Labor and delivery nurse Jen Hamilton faced a dilemma after naming her son Aspen, believing he would embody an adventurous spirit. However, upon meeting him, she realized Aspen didn't fit his character. After changing his name to Luke, which represents light, she reflected on the meaning behind names and how they can box a child’s identity before they're known. Hamilton encourages parents to consider multiple agreeable name options, highlighting that many feel their chosen name doesn't suit their child shortly after birth, as true understanding develops post-delivery.
Picking out names can kind of be like putting your kid in a box before you meet them. It's important to have multiple options that you truly love.
I thought she was going to say, 'Oh, you'll get used to it,' but she had the opposite reaction. She said, 'Change it! He's just a baby and you don't have to feel this way.'
He's just a little light, and he may never guide river rafting tours, but he will, for sure, be in a very comfortable location, being just as sweet as he can be.
People are often excited to announce the name they've chosen for their baby. Then, a few hours after the birth, they'll go, 'You know, this doesn't fit...'
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