Posted on 03/05/2008 9:08:01 AM PST by Responsibility2nd
Many parents want a distinctive, appropriate, special-but-not-too-special name for their children, and 58 percent believe the right name contributes to success. Some would even pay people to help find a name.
Even with all the thinking that often goes into the decision, 3 percent of parents regret the names they chose and would change it if they could, according to a survey by BabyCenter.
They often said they would make a switch because a name has become too popular or gets mispronounced. A few parents felt that the name just doesn't seem to fit their child, the company said.
"Many parents view selecting a name for their baby as one of the most important and most difficult decisions they've ever made," said BabyCenter editor-in-chief Linda Murray. "Parents want to find a name that conveys their child's unique identity and will suit their personality throughout their lifetime."
Parents of boys said they wanted to convey strength and individuality, while femininity was the top concern for parents of girls.
Other findings included:
9 percent of new and expectant parents would pay someone to help them pick a name 48 said celebrities don't influence baby naming trends 26 percent said mom's vote has more weight than dad's when it comes to baby naming
People also said they look for different things in a first and middle name. The most important thing for a first name is sounding good, parents said. For a middle name, it was honoring a family member or carrying on a naming tradition.
However, 57 percent of parents said their kids are not named after anyone or anything in particular.
In December, BabyCenter released lists of the top 10 names for boys and girls.
I always thought Fallopian would be a nice girl name.
Wasn’t Fallopian that really cute girl in Purple Rain???
“Wasn’t Fallopian that really cute girl in Purple Rain???”
Damn you for making me go to IMDB to look her up!
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0467664/
did I really need to put the /s in there???
I met a guy named Forney Huckeba. Of course, everyone called him “Horny.”
He ought marry a woman named Kate.
It wouldn’t have mattered...I would’ve looked her up anyway. I’m dorky like that.
;)
Let’s see. You first say you “knew a black lady who had a set of twins and called them Orangejello and Lemonjello. No lie.” but now concede it’s “probably” an urban myth. So, are you “probably” lying?
Sure, why not.
I went to school with twin sisters named Summer and Winter, their last name was Camp. You can’t make this stuff up.
I posted this thread. So I can hijack it if I want to.
More...http://www.jibjab.com/view/172390
Oh, those are great! lol
Just goes to show. You name your a stupid name.
And they don’t stand a chance.
"Plaxico" Burress.........his mother actually said it was an African name that meant ........(I forgot what she said).
I always thought she picked it up at Home Depot......
A lot of people named James are called Jim. My uncle Jim is called Jim.
His birth name is not James. It is Jimmy.
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