Naming babies is a favorite pastime of soon to be parents. Some opt for popular names, others for unusual names, others search deep into their family history and honor a favorite aunt, uncle, grandparent or distant ancestor by endowing their new child with a family name. Others look to famous people from the past or from current events; but does it really matter?
Yes it does, research has shown the importance of a name. When a child is named after a person and that person is held as a standard for the child, the child often takes upon them characteristics of that person.
The child's name can have a huge impact on how they are treated and the expectations others have for him or her. Click below to read just some of the reported research and articles.
Good or Bad, Baby Names Have Long-lasting Effects
http://www.livescience.com/6569-good-bad-baby-names-long-lasting-effects.html
Do names prejudice how others perceive your status? A study suggests yes
Want a Promotion? Change Your Name
