The 8 Dos and Don'ts of Baby Naming

The 8 Dos and Don'ts of Baby Naming
Picking the name of another human being is serious business. There's some pretty basic baby-naming advice floating around, and it seems no one really totally agrees on the Dos and Don'ts of baby naming. So I've compiled some of the most common "rules" and I'm wondering: Are these rules tried and true? Or does anything go when it comes to naming your baby? Check out 8 baby-naming rules: - By Aela Mass

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  1. Consider Potential Bullying Nicknames
  2. Agree on Some 'Definitely Nots'
  3. Don't Share With Others
  4. Don't Name Your Kid After a Public Figure
  5. Start Thinking About Names Early
  6. Rule Out Names with Bad Associations
  7. Say the Full Name 10 Times Fast
  8. Be Prepared for Nicknames

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