What Should You Name Your First Born?

There's a reason all those Hollywood celebrities are naming their children strange, out-of-the-ordinary names lately. Many people believe that normal, conventional and common names will result in normal, conventional and common children (and eventually, dull, average adults). A unique name like Zella, Crane, Lorlin or Ratch, just to name a few examples, is a guaranteed way to give a child a chance to create their own image of themselves-and to escape the possibility of a normal, boring life. And you are exactly the right type of parent with the courage to do it!

You and your family are cultured and refined, and your children's names should reflect that. Names like Elizabeth, Catherine, Isabella, Henry, Phillip or George would be perfect for your child-they're the names of royalty and the distinguished. Your child will grow up to be a classical pianist, a renowned doctor or the owner of a winery-something elegant and high-class, noble and sophisticated, just like the parents.

You're very attached to your family, and to your family's traditions. You should give your child a name that shows respect to an older member of the family, like a beloved grandparent or great aunt or uncle. Your family's legacy will carry on throughout another generation through your child, and who knows-maybe someday your children will name your grandchildren after you, too!

Let's face it-your reason for having a child is so that you will be able to re-live your life through them. You hope and wish that your child will like and enjoy the same things that you do, and that you'll be able to mold them into a smaller version of yourself. By giving your child your name, you can really begin influencing them to be just like you. And one day in the future, your child might just name their child after the both of you, continuing your family legacy for generations to come.

Take a look at the list of top ten baby names for the year, choose your favorite one, and you're set! Those names-Liam, Noah, Ethan, Emma, Olivia and Sophia, to name a few-are popular for a reason. They are gorgeous, trendy and modern. So what that your child will have a least three other classmates with the same name every year? At least they'll be popular and cool, with a contemporary, beautiful name that everyone will recognize, and know how to spell.

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