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Name theory: Does your baby's name shape her destiny?

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Some people believe that your name can shape your destiny and predetermine the course of events in your life. Whether or not this is true is debatable. Is there a significance or hidden power in each name that can help parents pick a "better" one for their baby? Does what you call your baby have a bearing on her future job, which school she attends, how she fits in with her peers?
 

Numerology and your baby's name: How does it add up?

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Numerology, or the method of assigning a numerical equivalent to each letter of the alphabet, is based on the ideas of Greek mathematician Pythagoras, who said, "All things can be expressed in numerical terms, because all things are ultimately reduced to numbers." Numbers, to him, were, "the basis of all art, science and music, and that by contemplating numbers, you can discover the spiritual key leading to the divine."

 

Rock the Name Game

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Long before Brenda and Eddie were the popular steadies, queen and king of the prom riding with the car top down and the radio on, names were emerging in song. So while Jude's taking a sad song to make it better, moms and dads can contemplate baby names from soulful tunes. Or perhaps they'll select a name they really like and realize after the fact that there's a cool tune to go along with it.

The number 867-5309 may conjure up memories of dialing Jenny, and thoughts of Bennie may rely on his hanging out with the Jets, but it's all good. Which of these baby names make you want to strike up the band?

 

Oh, Yuck! Dealing with people who can't deal with your child's name

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After all the agonizing hours spent trying to find just the right name for your baby, the last thing you want to hear is, "You're naming the baby that!" And whether it's your mother, best friend, or neighbor who's recoiling at the magical moniker you've settled on, the response can be upsetting, disappointing, and even hurtful.

Experts say facing opposition to the name you've given, or are planning to give your baby, puts unnecessary stress on parents-to-be. But they also say that there are a few surefire ways to put baby-name naysayers in their place.

 

Giving your baby a literary label

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You might have fallen in love with a protagonist in high school or admired the moxy of an antagonist you met in book club. And, whether you're a lover of all things Shakespeare, romance novels or best sellers, looking to the names of literary characters and their alter egos - the authors - opens the door to an interesting world of baby name options.
 

Last names as first names: A new way to name baby

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Putting your last name first is nothing new. We've been doing it for years. From job applications and class rosters to W-2s, 401Ks, and countless other documents, files, and forms, we write our last name first. Last names separate us from everyone else. Maybe that's why today, more than ever, people are putting last names first - for good.

Last But Definitely Not Least

Using last names as first names is becoming more and more popular for a number of different reasons. Some parents like the idea of using a maiden name as a first name to show respect to the family. Other parents like putting a last name first because it sounds strong and solid, not to mention unique. And lots of parents simply like last names because, well ... they like them. Here are 40 last names that are coming in "first" for families across the country.

 

"Inventing" a baby name

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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.
 

Palindrome perfect, baby!

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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."

 

How your child's name will determine his personality

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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.
 
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