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As far as names and cutie marks go, I've got two thoughts on that.
First, it is a land of magic, so, in part, the right name for the pony can often come to the parents. It just clicks when they think of it.
And second, the marks appear when a pony learns a truth about themselves, something they are good at that they want to do for the rest of their lives. But the marks are an expression of self and so are not literal, but often symbolic. And because they are an expression of self, a pony's self is reflected in them. Names are something we associate pretty closely with our self identity, so it makes sense that cutie marks often tie to a pony's name. Although worth noting that names and marks don't always match. Pinkie Pie, for example, has non-pink balloons as a cutie mark, rather than festive party pies. She's not even that great of a cook. And she got that name from rock farmers, why'd they call her Pie?
And as to the individual ponies, my headcanon on them (as opposed to the reality that they were chosen to symbolize the character, spoiled brats and mentally slow):
Diamond Tiara's talent is leadership and, yeah, she'll most likely be more stick than carrot. Princesses rule and wear tiaras, so the tiara represents that, being in charge, at the top.
Silver Spoon's talent is working with precious metals, making things like rings, silverware, and so on.
Snails' is defending his friends, the snail's shell symbolizing that. I like to think that when he grows up, he'll be able to cast shielding spells.