Most parents (62%) believe that a child’s name contributes to his or her success in life, according to BabyCenter. More than a third (36%) look to famous people and characters in pop culture for inspiration for baby names. Moms say strength (cited by 68%) is the top quality they look for in boys’ names, and kindness and compassion (each cited by 64% of moms) are the top qualities they look for in girls’ names.
Source: “Baby Names Survey,” BabyCenter, Aimee Geller Promisel, 163 Freelon St., San Francisco, CA 94107; 646-487-6380, x206; aimee.geller@babycenter.com; www.babycenter.com.
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