A Guide to Naming Your Children
Let it be noted, “children” is a blanket term, it does not only refer to human children, but any creature that you claim parentship of that requires a name.
Parenting is glorious, rewarding, painful, sleep-deprived, and sacrificial; and among all the things you will gift your child, a name is the first.
Names hold power, therefore, the first one is very important.
Caution: If you happen to know your child’s true name, in no way should you make it known to the public; do not say it aloud, do not write it out, in fact, I would suggest you get that bit of information professionally blocked (contact HGK477 for assistance).
True names can be used to bind their holder and it is never for good things.
So, my first piece of advice is to not rush.
They will not suffer without a name, but once you go forward, you cannot go back.
Until they are old enough to decide otherwise, they will be known by this name so it really better be good (and I promise you they will complain no matter what, that’s why you must be at peace with your choice, they’ll understand one day).
Of course, you can consider names before you meet your child but it’s so much better when you’ve gotten to know them a little, two weeks to a month is a fine amount to spend with them and learn; but, don’t feel rushed, you can never arrive late to this sort of decision.
During this learning time, consult the sun and the moon, the day and the night, the flowers, the fae, the seasons, the forest, the ocean, the wind, and the stars.
If you are pulled to a particular place, take your child with you.
Most parents name their children something they’ve always wanted, but listen, it isn’t really about you, they are an entire existence that belongs only to themselves and they will tell you who they are.
Pay attention to them, to what they do, to how they beg, to the time it takes for them to sleep.
If they breathe like the spring, read books about gardens.
If they howl like tornados, don’t shy away from the bluster.
If they laugh like glee is the most delicious thing they’ve ever eaten, take heart.
Embrace the power and gravity of this.
And when you’ve come to a decision, sleep on it, one, two, three nights.
Hold it in consideration and please don’t worry about other children making fun of it, children make fun of everything.
Teach your children to own what they’ve been gifted.
I wish you the best of luck.
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