We carry a name to denote ourselves from the day we are born.

Hindus belive that our name can influence us. By it's pronunciation, our name impacts us everyday. Choosing a name which resonates with the child was considered an important aspect among traditional hindus. today we have forgotten this, but the names do impact us. 

You may refer to the blog for further explaination :

https://vedikheritageblog.wordpress.com/names-of-sri-rama-with-meanings/