Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 09:22 AM CST [General]
FAVORITE BABY NAME REVEALS PERSONALITY
One of the toughest decisions for new parents is what to name their infants. Should you go traditional or trendy, Biblical or namesake? What you probably didn't know is that your favorite kid's name reveals all sorts of info about your personality, values and outlook. Find the category that fits your top child's name, then learn about the person who chooses the moniker - you.
All American -- Names like Scott, Melissa, Emily, Andrew and Michael fit this title. You're a laid-back, down-to-earth person who speaks your mind but rarely gets ruffled. Your positive nature is a quality you will instill in your child.
Biblical -- Choosing a name like Aaron, Cain, Tabitha, Carmen and Leah is the mark of an honest, diligent person. You also have a strong dash of sentimentality in your makeup. You prize traits such as kindness and you teach your child to be empathetic.
Unisex -- Choosing gender-neutral names like Alex, Dakota, Glen, Kerry or Payton indicates you firmly believe in equal treatment for everyone. Your hope is that a strong name will instill self-confidence in a girl while encouraging creativity in a boy.
Tried and True -- Charles, Carolyn, Mary, Alan and William are traditional monikers that practically guarantee your kid will fit in with others - something your considerate nature desires. Your dedication to family makes you the center of their world.
Geographical -- Arabia, Eden, Houston, Phoenix, Vegas - these are names chosen for what that particular place means to you. You're an adventurous sort, and you're likely to pass your passion for the unknown and sense of wonder to your child.
All the Rage -- Bali, Jaguar, Sahara, Aaliyah and Mahala are trendy names that show you're happy to be leader of the pack. You're a hard-charging person who prizes getting ahead in your career, and you do your best to make your kid ambitious, too.
Namesake -- Choosing the name of one of your loved ones is a way for you to honor that relationship. Traditions are also an important part of your life, and you delight in passing on the homey rites you learned as a child, along with deep family pride.
The Relaxer -- This person enjoys his time in the can so much he spends 20 to 30 minutes taking care of biz. As a child, he brings toys to play with and as an adult he often brings in reading material. The relaxer tends to be curious and innovative with a pleasant temper but no great sense of humor. He always does his duty, but because he has little get-up-and-go, chances of financial success are slim.
The Efficient Type -- This person is all biz. He's in and out as fast as possible. The efficient type is a high energy, take charge, egotistical, highly intelligent, emotionally cold person who can be temperamental and a pain to live with.
The Stuffer -- The person uses too much toilet paper and often forgets to flush! You don't want to follow this person into the head because he enjoys keeping people waiting. The stuffer craves attention and can be tremendously selfish but can deal with new ideas and cope well with a variety of people. He's not good at tasks that require precision or accuracy. He's better at jobs where his optimism and determination are key and he's most likely an artistic type.
The Fuss-budget -- This person is a perfectionist when it comes to going to the bathroom. Some of his habits include cleaning off the seat, turning the water on so no one hears what's going on and flushing multiple times to eliminate odor. The fuss-budget keeps his house clean and is good at accounting and research. He's tough to live with because he's a perfectionist and even though not he's not a very creative person, as well as being demanding, he is extremely reliable!
The Socializer -- This person is not likely to hold it in when it's time to go... he'll go anywhere at any time, even if there's someone else in the room. the socializer is not in the least self-conscious and usually has great self esteem. He works well with others and is great to party with but can be irresponsible and tends to avoid his duties.