Once upon a time, I was a Labor and Delivery Room (L&D) nurse at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. It was probably one of my most favorite places to work because I truly loved supporting moms (and dads or other significant family members) through their birth experience and felt that each baby born wa
Our new baby gives me time for reflecting and it’s a perfect time of year to do so.
"What's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet."
While Shakespeare might not have placed a lot of importance on the label by which we are called, most modern parents would probably disagree with his sentiment.
Picking out a name for your little bundle of joy is one of the first and hardest decisions that any new mom or dad has to make - and there can be a lot of pressure!
What do the Duggars and the Kardashians have in common?
(Hint: it's more than their apparent affinity for taking family photos posed on a staircase.)
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Well, the most obvious answer is that both families have their own reality shows.
It's a universal truth - there is no sweeter sound in all of creation than one's own name. Unless of course, it isn't.
Tom, Dick or Harry; Peter, Paul or Mary; your name is your identity. It distinguishes you from some people and binds you to others. To you, you are unique. But did you know that your name and your personality might be related?
What is in a name? The names we give to our children usually have meaning to us and are chosen with a great deal of thought. Each time I was pregnant I would have a list of girls and boys names that I liked. As the day grew closer, we would sit down and discuss them. My husband would always check to be sure the name did not rhyme with a bad word and I would find myself thinking if I knew anyone by that name that I didn’t like.
The 1950s saw the rise of the Civil Rights movement, the end of polio, the opening of the Disneyland theme park and a boom in births as World War II vets came home and started families. Babies born during the 1950s had names inspired by tradition and the blossoming entertainment industry.
Like much of the rest of the world, British baby names are influenced by tradition, religion and family history. Many of the most popular names have been favorites for decades, loved generation after generation. Popular culture has a large influence, however, and names that come and go from the top 100 list are often those influenced by events and people living in a specific time period.
Choosing baby names can be one of the most enjoyable parts of pregnancy, and parents looking for names can find inspiration everywhere. If you're a World War II buff, love old-fashioned names or want to honor your family's history, you might consider exploring popular 1940s baby names to see if one of them is right for the newest member of your family.
While moms and dads in the 1900's favored many of the same baby names that still prove popular today, some of the most common baby names of this decade are nowhere to be found on contemporary top 500 baby name lists. Many of the names most commonly selected by parents of this decade reflect a dedication to religion and possess that classic feel that one would expect of names popular in this long-ago time.
