The visions and images seen in dreams can also provide inspiration for names, especially if you know how to interpret what it is that you’re dreaming about! Many expectant moms report having vivid dreams about their children-to-be. Maybe one of yours holds the key to your baby’s future.
Dream Catching
To unlock the power of your dreams, you first have to be able to remember them. If you wake up knowing that you’ve dreamt but remembering few of the details, don’t worry. Dream memory and recovery skills are easily developed. All it takes is the desire and discipline to do it. Once they get the hang of it, some people even keep dream journals, where they can keep track of common themes and trends in their dreams. It’s even possible to become so proficient at dreaming that you can be aware of having a dream while you’re having it, which then allows you to actively guide or determine where your dream will go.
Dream Dancing
Once you’re able to capture memories of your dreams on a regular basis, it’s time to interpret the signs and symbols they contain. Psychoanalysis is not needed here – a good book on dreaming and dream interpretation is all you need to get started. Linking dream symbolism to naming can test your creativity in ways you never dreamed of (pardon the pun!). For example, you may dream of a bear. What does a bear symbolize? Strength, endurance, power. Take a look at the names that symbolize these qualities. Another dream may focus on a specific experience from your past. The occasion itself may yield some naming clues, or even steer you away from a name you’re considering.
