1 February 2018 - Name that Baby!

Happy February!

If you remember from my first Almanac post, each month in the book starts with cute full page illustration. So here we see headless snowmen with dad and son leaning over on top to get their picture taken.

How Adorbs!

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Today's Almanac post for February the 1st

Name Your Baby with Webster's Help

"Many college dictionaries have a section in the back listing alphabetically names for men and women, together with information as to the origins and meanings of the names."

In the 1970's if you were expecting a small addition to your family and you so wanted to name that addition, you couldn't just Google baby names.

You had to go out and buy a book on names or just borrow names from elders, pass on names as a junior or II, or find some names from deceased family members.

They also give us some tips on choosing names here.

"If your surname is one syllable, look for given names that contain two or more syllables. These combinations will have a more pleasing sound to the ear."

It also works the other way.

"Ponder carefully the effect on the child of carrying through life an offbeat name inspired by current happenings. The child may resent Apollo, Mars, or Saturn, for instance."

You hippies

"A young child is often called Dickie, Johnny, Petey, or other affectionate version of his given name. This is fine for family and friends, but do make sure you switch to Richard, John, or Peter when the child reaches school age."

Please please yes don't call your kid these names in front of their friends.

"Many names have had cycles of popularity. The Prudences and Ezras of yesteryear are Deborahs and Kevins of today. Names that endure through the centuries, however, are the Biblical Ruths, Davids, Johns, and Mary's."

The Almanac makes sure to note that you don't want to give your child a name that can be used against them my school peers.

Can we take a moment to look at this picture again? Dad is going through a list of names and mom is like "Woman with a baby coming in!"

This must be baby number 2 or 3 by how chill they are.

Look at mom! Hair done, cute dress, gloves, comfortable yet stylish flats, and a designer bag for her hospital stay.

And dad is prepared for the waiting room with his suit and book.
"See ya sweetie"

In today's baby name era we have a lot of pop culture to look at. I'm waiting for the day that Hermione, Harry, and Ronald are all in one classroom and they aren't the only ones.

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