When we last visited the county courthouse, we saw several
people lined up to change their names. I was surprised, but maybe I shouldn’t
have been. It seems in fashion – especially where we live – to give babies unique
(that’s code for made-up) names. They take a perfectly serviceable name and
misspell it, turn it backwards, or insert a random apostrophe. They’re dooming
innocent offspring to a lifetime of spelling their name to everyone they meet. Worse,
that “unique” name could hold them back for years, keeping them from getting a scholarship,
a loan or a job. Non-traditional names carry a negative cachet. They “sound”
like they come from a low socio-economic background, and can lead others to
draw very unflattering conclusions. If you’re naming a baby, think about what
it would be like to be stuck with that name for a lifetime. Then go with a nice
Olivia, Emma, Ethan or Noah.
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