DOES A BABY’S NAME MAKE MUCH DIFFERENCE?       Maybe not now. But it might make a lot of difference later. A little time choosing a name might avoid some teasing about a particular combination of initials or names. Is a name a “plus” or a “minus”? Will it be strange and difficult for future playmates to say? Think about nicknames. What about the spelling? Is there something about a name that may cause a youngster (or grownup) embarrassment or difficulty and confusion? A name lasts a long time. It’s worth thinking about. When you find a name you like, you might like to look it up in a book of names to find its meaning. Remember your name is part of who you are.