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10 things to consider when choosing your baby's name
6. Spelling Bee
Don't complicate your child's life before they've even made their entrance. Think of the trouble Liza Minnelli had ('I'm Liza with a Zee', etc). For example, there are some gorgeous Irish names out there but bear in mind that the lovely Cusack sisters Sinead (pronounced Shin-ayde), Niamh (Neeve) and Sorcha (Sur-a-kha) probably spend their entire life spelling out the blighters.
If you go for a very Mediterranean name like Pablo, Paulo, Carlos or Mario, be prepared for everyone asking you where you come from. If you hail from Basildon, this could pall after a while.
Biblical names have always been very popular across the board, but try to steer clear of dodgy connections. Cain, Judas - good names, not very nice men. Rachel sounds sexy, but actually means 'ewe'. And naming your child Jesus is just asking for trouble.
Think of those you have known and loved over the years (though not necessarily old boyfriends - that might raise a few eyebrows). For example, your childhood best friend who went to live in Australia, a beloved great aunt or a faraway, interesting sounding ancestor. Someone with gravitas. Not Fido after your dead dog, or Leonardo, after Titanic.
Don't be dead set on the name you've chosen. Firstly, your baby may turn out to be the wrong sex to sport it (Alfred never works that well on a girl). Secondly, when your baby makes his or her dramatic entrance into the world, you may simply find that the name does not suit the face. End of story. Just let it go - and enjoy your new baby!
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