Would you ever name your kids after TV characters or actors? Or maybe from books or movies. Or would you get the idea for certain names and use them because you like them, not because you are obsessed with the show they came from?

Every generation chooses their offspring’s names according to their own unique preferences. However, the choice could have its repercussions on the child, good or not so good. Consider a name as a baby gift–their most important gift.

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Recently there was the case of a baby being given the name “Crimson Tide” in honor of the parents beloved football team. While cute to some, it is bewildering to understand how some parents put so little thought into a child’s most important aspect of themselves–their name.
Most parents begin with family names, often to carry on the traditions of heritage or to honor a family member. Middle names not only differentiate but add additional options to include relatives names. This, as well, gives the child another name choice should they prefer use it instead when they get older.
It is quite popular today to choose a name that has a meaning attached. Certain aspects of character in a name can be attractive or not so flattering so baby name books have been popular at decifering the “meaning” of baby names.

Parents receive inspiration from every day events and a name for their child is certainly affected by them. The name Katrina has lost it’s popularity since the hurricane in New Orleans. At the time of her birth, Britany Spears’ first name was most popular as was also the name Jennifer. Today we see variations of spelling or modifying of names or creating entirely new combinations of sounds to create unique names.
As parents, the child’s pride and comfort with their name lies with the choice they make. If a name is difficult to be spelled or is the source of ridicule, or if the name is versatile and appropriate, it is the person who owns it that will be affected throughout their life. Can you picture a 70 year old named “Tawny” or an Auburn graduate named “Crimson Tide”? What’s in a name? Quite a lot!