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When searching for Aztec baby names it is important that you
remember that what in fact you should be looking for is Nahuatl
baby names. In most cases Aztec names tend to be composed of
words that are found in the Nahuatl language and will often be
written as groups of highly pictorial logograms which make up the
root of the name. In some cases the names may contain
phonetic elements which may be used to clearly spell out the name
in its entirety.
So if you are thinking of choosing an Aztec name for your baby
it is important that you keeping the following points in mind.
1. It is important that you know as much about the history
and theology of the Nahuatl language prior to taking a name.
Not only do you need to know this in order that you can pronounce
the name correctly but also that you know its meaning and history
as well as the reason why particular names were given to a
child.
2. Certainly a lot of Mexicans who are descending from the
Aztecs will take a Nahuatl name as it makes a statement in relation
to their ancestry and shows that they are proud of who they
are.
However there are some other things which you will also need to
consider if you decide on using an Aztec baby name is what type of
name you would like to use.
1. There is the one word name. Which is fine for
those living in Mexico etc., however if you travel to a European
country you will need to use it twice in order to meet legal
requirements.
2. Calendar Names. These are names which are based
on calendar birth names such as Ome Tochtli or Ce Mazatl.
What is also important to remember is that there are certain
Aztec baby names which can in fact be used for both boys and girls
so it is important that you really choose one which suits your
child. So if you really are interested in providing your
child with a name that is unusual then you should look no further
than using an Aztec one. However, whenever carrying out a
search online for Aztec baby names you should in fact put in to
your search request Nahuatl baby names as well. | 