Can you name your child a name from another culture?

It depends on how widely accepted the name is. My kids have Italian-sounding names, but we aren’t Italian, but since they’re so widely used in English, it’s no problem.

Why do people give their children weird names?

Middle-class parents also tend to avoid “giving their children a ‘normal’ name but with an unusual spelling; that would signal that the child might not be of the middle class,” she says. “Names mean something different now; it used to be that you were named after a grandparent or a religious figure.

Is it okay to name your child after a Greek god?

And although the people of these villages believed the gods, generally no one was named after these mythological deities. Naming your child after a Greek god or goddess was strange and unheard of as it expressed excessive amounts of shameful confidence.

How can I teach my baby her name?

Repetition is the best way for a baby to learn their name. The more you refer to your baby by name, the sooner they will understand that it corresponds to them. You can start teaching your baby her name from day one – from the time that they are born, talk to them using their name as frequently as possible.

Why do parents spell their kids names weird?

Because people want their children to have unique names, but they don’t have the conviction to stick with it and give them an uncommon name, so they change the spelling. They can claim oh look, my child is special and one of a kind, but still have something that’s pronounced Nicky or Caitlin.

Is it good to have an unusual name?

Adam Alter said: ‘It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy that begins with an unusual name and ultimately leads to unconventional or creative thinking. ‘ In other words, if you grow up with an unusual name that no-one else around you has, you become the different, gifted special snowflake Mummy and Daddy always knew you’d be.

Is naming yourself after a god disrespectful?

Naming a person (human) after a god or goddess is not disrespectful if done for a reason other than for mocking that person. Naming other life-forms after a god or goddess is to be done only after understanding the nature of that life form.

At what age should a child recognize their written name?

Q: How old should a child be when he or she learns to recognize letters? A: Most children learn to recognize letters between ages 3 and 4. Typically, children will recognize the letters in their name first.