Survey About the Baby Name Index

Do you like your name?

Did how you feel about your own name affect your choice of a name(s) for your children?

How do you feel about naming your child after a relative?

62% said I am open to the idea.
15% said I think it's a wonderful tribute.
4% said It stifles the child's identity

We have too many relatives to use their names. We want to choose something that has no relative name in it.

I think it is okay to name a baby after a relative but only if the name will not later embarrass the child. I will give my child an ancestors name to keep it in the family.

How do you feel about naming your child after yourself?

38% said It's a hides the child's identity.
8% said It makes me proud.
4% said I am open to the idea

I feel that every child is an individual, therefore they should have their own unique names not that of their parents.

I would not give my child my name as a first name; only as a second, or middle name.

Wouldn't do it. Too confusing. Maybe my maiden name or husbands name as middle name...

My husband is a Jr. so it is out of the question.

What resources did you consult in your search for names?

What advice do you have for other parents having to make this decision?

Choose a name that will be appropriate for your child as an adult.

They told me to pick a name that would justify Heavenly's heritage. We are religious and she was sent from god so the name Heavenly Faith was chosen.

Ask your other kids. If you really like a particular name, don't ask others for advice.

Don't tell anyone (especially your friends or family) the names you are considering. It will only lead to unwanted advice, comments and criticisms. Also, if you find out the sex of the baby before it is born, keep that to yourself as well.

Keep the names which are not hard for people to pronounse and understand and don't keep long names.

Think about the name before bestowing it on your child. Would you want this name for yourself? Would it be a source of embarassment for your child? Never give a child a name which would cause him or her to be beaten up on the playground!

Choose an unusual name for your child, because it will give your child their own idenity.

Names are important. A name should sound cool and be unique.

Say and write the full name and initials several times to make sure it sounds right together and the initials do not spell out anything strange. Also, beware of any nicknames that may result from the name you choose.

Start thinking about it early.

I think that it is important that you name the child what you like but take into consideration he or she will have it for life. Also don't let well meaning family and friends pressure you into a name you arent crazy about.

Angelique and Scarlet are such beautiful names for girls!!!!!!!! I suggest using a really old fashioned Middle-Ages or Renneisance name! One that has a nickname possibility. For example: I LOVE Victoria, but if they hate it they could use Vicci or Tori. But mostly I suggest Angelique or Scarlet.

My only advice is for you to pick a name you like. Don't just base your decision on other peoples opinions. Trust your own taste.

Just go with what feels right. My husband and I argued for months and only decided for sure the moment that we first saw our child that it was the right name.