Naming Multiple Babies
Expectant parents have a lot to do to prepare for the arrival of their little one (or ones as the case may sometimes be). One of the most time consuming and sometimes unattainable tasks is choosing a name. It is such an important part of a child's identity and whatever you choose, your child will be stuck with for life. We worry that the wrong name may make it difficult for them to make friends, find a job, or live a full life. So it is no wonder that there are books and websites dedicated to the subject, and that so many people (mostly moms) seem to be using them.
Sometimes there is already a name or two that one or both parents have their hearts set on. Hopefully they can agree on it and be on their way to figuring out the next dilemma. For many the search for a name is much more of a struggle. When one parent likes names like "Jane" and "George" and the other is drawn to "Annika" and "Kanye" it may be difficult to find middle ground. There is never a shortage of opinions. Everyone who knows a baby is coming wants to make a suggestion or at least have a vote on the names being considered. Then there are the dozens of websites to help you analyze the names on your list. It can all be a bit overwhelming.
My husband and I spent so much time trying to name our triplets that when we finally had tentative agreement on 3 names, I refused to think about it anymore. I knew that if I continued to pour over lists of names every day I would change my mind every day and we would end up with 3 babies named "Baby Girl 1," "Baby Girl 2," and "Baby Boy." I have friends who have waited until the arrival of the baby to decide what name seems to fit. I admire them for their ability to just go with it. Unfortunately for me, I am a planner. I need to have all of my ducks in a row (and properly named) before they even arrive.
The babies are nearing their 9 month birthday now. The names we chose are solid, a little different, and most importantly, settled. We are not changing them now, so there is no point in thinking about other names I almost picked and wondering whether that would have been better. Once you get to know your baby, the name just morphs from a random grouping of letters into a real part of their identity. I wouldn't be able to change them, nor would I ever want to. We worked hard to make sure we liked the names we chose and that is how we know they are the right ones.
I know you were probably hoping I would give you some tricks to selecting the right names for your children, but the fact is that there are no tricks. There are no right or wrong choices, there is no pleasing everyone, and there is no magic. You have complete poetic license. You don't need anyone's approval except maybe your baby's other parent. Once your decision is made, don't doubt it. It's a good fit and will serve your child well. Teach your child to be proud and to have strong values and this name will evoke positive reactions from all who hear it.
Learn more about multiple babies. Stop by Terri Piontkowski's site where you can find out all about raising triplets and what it could do to your world.
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