How your baby's name sounds when it's said aloud is one of the most essential things to think about. Does it go well with your last name? Often, longer first names work better with shorter last names, and vice versa. Avoid first names that rhyme with your last name. And please resist puns: A name like "Holly Wood" or "Bud Weiser" will be cute for about five minutes. Then your poor child will be stuck with it for the rest of his or her life.

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