How Many Parents Are Having a Hard Time Naming Daughters Than Sons

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By Camille Hutchison , Parent Herald Oct 15, 07:03 pm

Giving names can be thrilling and intimidating for parents. Choosing a name is one of the first high-stakes decisions a parent can make. This could make or break the child in the future. So, parents should be mindful when making names for their kids. Research shows that naming their sons is retained by tradition for it sticks to cultural value, as per The Conversation.

Hence, parents are being cautious in providing names for their daughters. They are less willing to take risky options when it comes to the names of boys. Parents recognize a child's name as it becomes part of their identity.

Despite that, it's still debatable that boys are still seen as someone who holds more value and repute than girls do.

Success affected by names

Selecting names is a complicated task. This decision could make a big impact on a child's life. There are a lot of things that need to be taken into consideration.

Conley, a sociologist at New York University, says that children with uncommon names tend to have controlled actions as they may consistently get teased or make fun of their names. Growing up it might become a hindrance to how they will interact and show their true self to other people.
But, on the other hand, he says that the effect still depends on the bearer of the name and the family who will instill positive principles in the child. Whether parents focus on choosing names or not, this will still give long-term consequences for the child -because, in fact, there is a psychology behind name selection.

Names that have negative connotations will not motivate the child to develop positive or good outcomes in life. As he will carry that name throughout his whole existence. Who gets to decide when choosing a name for a child? The mother is the one who carries the child for nine months. Legally speaking, it is the mother who has the right to name her newborn baby. However, if there's a tradition to be followed then, it will be determined by that. In addition, if the parents are married, the decisions can be made jointly.

Common names for boys and girls

Gender-neutral names remain popular this year, with many unisex names appearing for girls and boys- they do not clearly indicate a person's birth-given sex category. Baby Center, compiled all the famous names that parents are loving right now.

Top on the list for a girl is the name, Olivia, in actuality, it reached the top hundred names thirty-three times and has been used in the US ever since. Followed by Emma, Amelia, Ava, Sophia, Isabella, Luna, Mia, Charlotte, and Evelyn as the top ten famous names.

For a male child, Liam gets the first spot. This name gained popularity as a baby name in 2012 and increased its usage by 125.08%. Just like Olivia, it also reached the top hundred names seventeen times along with the name Noah, as it is a biblical name that reached the top hundred names thirteen times. Come behind the names Oliver, Elijah, Mateo, Lucas, Levi, Asher, Leo, and James.