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Baby naming cards

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aclearbluesky · 31/08/2013 07:39

Hello all,
After the process of coming up with a name for the baby growing in DWs belly, I developed a practical tool to help others come up with names. I posted about all that on my blog here: theneverendingmiracle.com/2013/08/29/whats-in-your-babys-name/ and would like to know what you think of the cards I developed. Are they really practical? Would you use them?

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Vatta · 31/08/2013 10:36

Sorry but wouldn't it be simpler for me just to jot down possible names in a notepad, or on the back of an envelope? Why would I go to the bother of printing out special bits of paper, having to cut them out etc?

I expected this to be more of a tool to search for names/good combinations etc, although there's already a lot of them out there.

Sorry to be negative - maybe I'm missing something here, but from what I can see I wouldn't bother with the cards.

aclearbluesky · 31/08/2013 11:18

Thanks, Vatta, for your comments. The cards are meant to spur creativity for those who are stuck. Or maybe give you some food for thought when you are jotting down names. I found that it was helpful for me to understand why I like names, and why not. The cards are supposed to help with that.
But, you have a good point. I like it when people are honest. Too bad that means you don't like them. But thanks for the feedback!

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Vatta · 31/08/2013 21:18

You're welcome, and sorry it was negative!

I guess you could make them more useful by including suggestions for how to come up with ideas, eg "list book characters you like here", "list historical characters you like here"?

I just think it needs to be something more than pieces of paper to be worthwhile, but am sure you can improve on it.

aclearbluesky · 31/08/2013 22:33

Ah, okay. Hmm. There's a "Card of faves", and in the instructions I explain that that one is meant to not your favorite relatives, stories, movies etcetera. Basically what you mean. But: it is not clear enough for use, apparently. And that's something I can easily improve. Thanks again. It's very kind of you to take the time to look at them and share your thoughts!

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JazzAnnNonMouse · 01/09/2013 12:12

I agree

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