Baystate Children's Hospital "What's My Name?" Contest             Helpful Hints

Here are a few ideas to help get you started:

• Listen to music while you’re thinking to help boost your creativity.
• Choose a name that will make you smile when you hear it.
• Consider names of favorite pets or book, TV, or movie characters.
• Work on this project when you’re happy; then you’ll come up with a happy name!
• The name should be easy to remember and say.
• Shorter is usually better.
• Make this a family activity. Work together to come up with an idea.
• Flip through magazines, books, and other publications for inspiration.
• Think about names that appeal to kids and teens of all ages.
• Try brainstorming; give yourself a time limit just to write down as many ideas as you can think of as fast as you can, then choose the one you like best for your entry.
• Be creative and have fun!

Remember, only one entry per child, teen, or young adult age 5-21.