Naming a child is a significant decision that can take considerable time and thought. However, for some parents, even nine months may not be sufficient to finalize the perfect name. When my daughter was just a month old, I found myself gazing at her cherubic face and realizing that “Presley” simply didn’t suit her. It was a moment of profound doubt: we had given her the wrong name.
Despite my internal conflict, I kept quiet, hoping that I would eventually become accustomed to it. As friends and family called her Presley, I felt a disquieting dissonance, often referring to her as “the baby” or experimenting with alternative names like Lila or Harper when others weren’t around.
As the months rolled by, I tentatively brought up the idea of changing her name to my husband when she was six months old. His surprise was palpable, given that our daughter had already been introduced to the world as Presley. After much deliberation over the next two months, we finally made the decision to call her by a new name at eight months old. Thus, “Presley” transformed into “Summer,” a name I had borrowed from an old favorite television show, “The O.C.” While many parents choose to name their children after celebrities or historical figures, I find that names from nostalgic pop culture can hold a certain charm.
In New York City, legally changing a child’s name is not a straightforward task. The bureaucracy requires proof that the name change is not an attempt to evade legal issues. After navigating through six visits to civil court, I finally succeeded in formally changing her name. During one of those visits, I witnessed a variety of name change requests: from a man wanting to switch his name to “Wo Woo,” to a woman uncertain whether her middle initial “H” stood for Harriet or Hazel. This experience led me to two realizations:
- Being a judge in New York City is undoubtedly an entertaining job.
- My situation was not as unusual as I had initially thought.
If you are considering the perfect name for your baby, the Scary Mommy baby name database can provide you with a wealth of creative and inspirational options. For those interested in further discussions about pregnancy and home insemination techniques, check out this informative article on home insemination kits or explore infertility resources that can guide you through your journey.
In summary, choosing a name for your child can be both a joyful and challenging experience. It’s essential to feel confident in your decision, as a name carries significant meaning throughout a person’s life.
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