Special moments like the time your grandmother spent baking cookies with you, or the time your grandfather built a birdhouse with you for your yard, pull at our heartstrings.
When your family starts to grow you may decide to honor your memories by naming your child after a family member.
Some Favorite Choices The choices are endless, we all have favorite members or tradition bound decisions.
Parents should give much thought and consideration when making such a choice.
Where do you start and who will you choose to honor depending on the child's gender:
- Father or Mother
- Grandfather or Grandmother
- Brother or Sister
- Uncle or Aunt
- Favorite Cousin
- Other Distant Relative
The identity of your child is at stake and all aspects of their name must be explored.
Make sure no other family member bears the potential name, that could cause some confusion.
Look at the initials that the name will generate, be sure that your child's initials will not cause teasing or laughing by their peers.
(For example: David Oliver Greer, which equals dog) Who Decides? You are about to make such an important decision when you select a name for your child.
Your child's identity will be formed by your choice, try to make sure your child will be happy with the name you choose.
Without malice family members and culture may try to influence your decision, avoid the pressure by keeping your choice process to yourself.
Family members will sometimes make subtle hints that they hope will influence you, do not be swayed by their input.
Keep in mind that you might want to use the middle name option to honor a family member.
Make sure that the any combination of names works well together.