How do I Launch a Name-Your-Baby ‘Rolynn’ Campaign?

Rolynn is my name.

When I introduce myself to someone new, I usually say: “Rolynn is pronounced the opposite of ‘Roll Out.’”  In truth, emphasis on the second syllable is the only tricky part of my name. Otherwise, it’s been perfect for me, so spectacular, in fact, that I’d like a few lucky babies to grow up in this world enjoying it. Since my husband and I don’t have children, I’m offering my name to everyone!

How does one launch a campaign to name a newborn Rolynn? Seems like I should consider how names are chosen for babies before I persuade someone to adopt mine.

Family names seem to be the most popular choice for couples. They’ll pick a grandmother or grandfather’s first name or middle name to honor the elderly, alive or deceased. I understand George Foreman decided to name all his sons George in order to unite his five boys. (Interesting that he gave his daughters a variety of names). Some new parents choose unique names they’ve heard or ones they’ve found in lists online. Many select the names of movie stars, singers, or other public figures they admire. A few purposefully pick neutral, innocuous names to avoid burdening a child with someone else’s history.

I think the following are persuasive reasons to choose Rolynn as your baby’s name:

One.  As far as I know, not a soul has my name. Your child will be special as a Rolynn.

Two.  When people hear my name for the first time, many say how pretty it sounds, how interesting it is. They want to know where it came from. In my case, my parents manufactured a boy’s name they liked, Roland, to fit a girl: Rolynn (note the ‘lynn’ at the end).

Three. ‘Rolynn’ catches peoples’ attention. They look at me carefully when I speak the syllables, and they seem to enjoy repeating it after me. Bottom line, ‘Rolynn’ pleases their senses.

Four. Nicknames are fun with my name. Roly, Rol, Ro.

Five. My backstory is a positive one. I’m not famous, yet my name has catapulted me o heights I never dreamed possible, so I think the brand holds promise and potential. I was a high school English teacher, an adjunct college professor of English, a high school principal (a rare female to be selected to open a brand-new high school with a cutting-edge curriculum). In a crowning touch, after leaving education I began writing novels. Since 2011, I’ve delivered thirteen novels to the hands of readers. One mystery/romance novel a year is my normal speed; I’d like to complete at least seven more before I join the dead authors’ rainbow society.

My problem is, I don’t know how to run this campaign. It certainly doesn’t feel right to pay someone to take the name because I regard a good name as a gift, not a business deal. Nor is this a ploy to leave a legacy; my novels will serve that role.

So help me with tactics. How do I get the word out that a baby would be lucky to be named Rolynn?