Best Baby Names
It has been shown that a name can influence what other people think about you,
without actually knowing you. You might want to consider this when you are selecting the
best baby name for your child.
If you are hoping to raise your little boy to be a plumber, electrician or
truck driver, you can start him on the road to success with a traditionally
masculine name like Howard, Harry or Bruno. Conversely, steering clear of
traditionally feminine names, like Linda, Susan and Jessica, might give your
little girl the competitive edge as a prospective fire fighter, police officer
or welder.
Try our twin baby names for 2004
for the best twins baby name ideas.
In a study at Ohio University, young adults were asked to predict the
success of people entering new careers, based on information provided about
those job applicants.
The results suggest that people subconsciously predict career success for
those with names that more closely match the gender stereotype associated with a
profession. Those whose names didn't fit the occupation stereotypes might have a
harder time landing particular jobs.
In an earlier project, Bruning, who has spent 20 years studying the psychology
of names, found that these types of name stereotypes begin as early as
kindergarten age. The new study suggests those assumptions follow children into
adulthood.
View our tips on how to name your baby
All this shows how difficult it can be to choose the best baby name for your child.
There is so much to consider it can be very difficult to decide. Try out our
baby name search tool,
popular names lists, Top baby names in US for 2005
or cool baby names to help you find the perfect name.
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