SECRETS CAN BE A GOOD THING
Secrets get a bad rap, but sometimes they’re a good idea. Here are three reasons why keeping the baby name you choose a secret until after the baby is born:
1) Everyone Has an Opinion
Everyone has an opinion and you might not like the ones you hear about the name you have picked out. Some
people might be okay with choosing a name after a close friend or family member has said they hate it, but most people would feel awkward about it.
Take Away Advice:
If you think you might be swayed by someone’s snarky comment, keep your name choices to yourself. Only truly rude people will say they don’t like a name after it’s already been bestowed.
2) Change Your Mind Often?
If you tell everyone the top name on your list, it could “stick” and make it hard for you to change your mind later on. It’s not uncommon for parents to change their minds at the last minute.
Take Away Advice:
If you think there’s a chance you’ll change your mind, don’t share your name choice until you’re 100% positive what name you’re using.
3) Avoid Baby Name Theft
There are people out there who will steal your baby name. As soon as you say, “I love the name…,” a baby name stealer has added it to her list. If that person happens to give birth before you, you might have your favorite name snatched away by another eager parent.
Take Away Advice:
If you would be hesitant to use a name that a close friend or relative has already used, keep your name list to yourself.
AWESOME PHOTO
The awesome photo for this post is courtesy of my college buddy, Nathan Yang. He and his wife, Jojo, are expecting soon and they’re keeping their chosen baby name a secret (as you can see from the photo). They’re also keeping all their friends entertained with cute pictures like this with the help of their mobile photo studio. If you want one, check out his site Workit! Mobile Photo Studio.
TO TELL OR NOT TO TELL
Did you keep your name list a secret? If so, why? Was it the right decision or did you regret it? You can email me or leave a comment. When you leave your first comment, you’ll need to take a couple seconds to “register.” It’s a way to prevent spammers from clogging up comment sections with off-topic advertisements. Once you do register though, you won’t have to worry about it again and can leave all the comments you want.
Happy naming,
♥ Amanda
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this fourth child is going to be their first girl and their top name choice is Atlanta. What I’ve heard is that Atlanta is a reference to the Atlantic Ocean, which connects the Beckham’s native England and their current home, the United States. Awww… 
yet. 
may have factored into the name choice – and her penchant for searching the sky looking for supernovas – like father, like daughter? I don’t think we’ll settle the nature vs. nurture name debate with this one, but it’s always fun to consider. Read more about the young astronomer: 
living in dad’s shadow – or even great, great granddad’s shadow.
