As I enter the final stretch of my pregnancy, I'm asked again and again what I'm planning to name my baby and what I really wanna say to all those people who ask this incredibly sensitive question is that no matter what answer you provide, you're opening yourself up to unsolicited comments and criticism.The name that you choose for your child will go with them throughout life. And of course, this is a personal decision that's based on countless factors. For parents who feel stuck in this very important decision, it can help to have some research to turn to. So does research provide any insight here? How can research help you to choose the best name for your child?Let's find out!------Sign up for the Parenting Translator Substack, and follow along on Instagram.Parenting Translator is hosted by Dr. Cara Goodwin and is produced by Earfluence.Dr. Cara Goodwin, PhD, is a child psychologist and mother to three children who "translates" research on parenting and child development into information that is accurate, relevant, and useful to parents.