The quest to find a name that's unique yet personal can be accomplished by looking beyond baby books and family trees. In fact, blending two, three or more names together into one is an option many have used to come up with a one-of-a-kind name. Play around with combinations of the first or middle names of the baby's parents, grandparents, or your favorite names to find inspiration in creating a unique name that represents both your baby and your unique style.
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First there was Eve. Then there was Mom. Let's not forget Dad. The palindrome is nothing new as names can be spelled backwards and forwards and back again! In fact, with roots to the 1600s, the word palindrome itself was coined from the Greek roots palin, meaning "back" and dromos meaning "direction."
What is the connection between the name you've chosen for your baby and his or her future personality? A lot, say experts. A study in the Journal of Educational Psychology of sixth-graders' self-concept-how effective, attractive, and valued they felt - found it was all related to the desirability of their first names. And, kids with desirable first names scored higher on a standardized test of academic achievement.
Who doesn't love a good, old-fashioned nursery rhyme or tongue twister? There are hundreds of great ones we can probably all remember.
Your urban style and love of funky beats let the world know you're hip. Why not reflect that in the name you give your new baby?
Perhaps with the little one on the way, you've started thinking more and more about the future - specifically, what the environment will be like once the little one is no longer so little. As such, you may decide to become a more environmentally-friendly parent, opting to choose organic foods and moving towards the use of cloth diapers. 
If you are like most parents, you know your baby-to-be is more than the average baby; he is going to make his mark on the world. But, before he can run for president, he has to learn to walk, talk and oh, yes, he has to have a name!
There are many different approaches to finding the right name for your baby. But when it comes to picking out the perfect name, here's a common thread: You don't want your son or daughter to be teased because of it. Granted, every name has the potential for teasing. There is always that one kid in class who can find a way to make fun of any name out there. But it's also true that some names are simply higher on the teasing probability chart. Keeping a few facts in mind may help reduce the chance that your kids will endure this kind of name-calling.
There are many superstitions connected with fertility, pregnancy, labor and birth, and caring for your baby. But have you ever thought about it being good or bad luck to name your baby and start using the name while he or she is in utero?
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