Choosing a baby name means balancing personal meaning, timeless appeal, and legal reality — all while dodging spelling gimmicks, trend traps, and that one relative who “suggested” great-grandma’s maiden name. This guide covers the 8 documented pitfalls from BabyCenter research, state-by-state naming laws that have banned real choices, and the 100-Year Rule that explains why your grandmother’s name suddenly sounds fresh again.

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