What does your name say about you? Can some names propel you to greatness, or doom you to a life of mediocrity? It seems incomprehensible that a name could be such a critical tool in determining your destiny.
Once I was witness to a cranky receptionist methodically separating employment applications into two piles.
One pile she forwarded on to the Human Resource department, the other one she disposed of in the circular file, proclaiming that the names were "too hard to pronounce anyway.
" Now, this was an obvious gross misuse of her perceived power but I'm not naïve enough to believe she was the only person who had ever made this type of snap judgment about someone, based solely on their name.
What's in a name? When you give your child their name, it is a gift from you to them.
Most people put endless amounts of time and effort into making the decision on what name to choose.
Although everyone has the best of intentions when choosing a name, sometimes they can be a little misguided.
When going for a name to ensure that your child will stand out from the pack and show their individuality, is it possible to give them at the same time a name that other people just don't get? Or worse yet, pass judgment on? This is a sensitive issue for some parents who feel that a name should not present any barriers to their child's future success.
Tips for helping children feel a sense of pride about their name If you give your child a unique name

• Always reassure them that their name was chosen with great care and much thought.
  
• Explain to them the meaning of their name; it will help them deal with any ridicule they might take because of it.
  
• If possible find a famous person, with great accomplishments, who shares your child's name.
  
• Go the extra mile and get them personalized items, it will help them to learn to embrace their name.