I am the Baby Name Genie, a baby namer specializing in first and middle baby names.

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Baby Middle Names Advice

#1) Say your baby middle name ideas with the first and last name together. The ideal middle name should flow and not wrap your tongue up in knots.

#2) A middle name that begins with a different letter or sound than the first name ends with normally makes for a smoother name combination.

#3) Vary the number of syllables in each name. A long middle name can nicely compliment a short first and last name. A short middle name can smooth out a long first and last name combination. Whatever you do, don't string three long names together (unless you want your child to have difficulty filling out forms their whole life!)

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Kay in New York
My husband and I are expecting our first baby boy, but we have a huge dilemma; our surname is an absolute disaster-- Szczelaszczyk {seh-lass-check}. I am head over heels in love with Ezra, he is too but he also thinks it'll be one "z" too many. What do you think, Oh Wise One?
Baby Name Genie:
Ezra Szczelaszczyk is not one "z" too many. It's approximately four z's too many.  But when life gives you lemons, make lemon cakes. Ezra is a perfect first name for your son.
Haley in Missouri
I am having a baby girl. A family tradition says a second born child must have the same initials as their mother or father depending on the gender. The initials are HN. The surname is McKellan. My name is Haley--so, no suggestions with that name please.
Baby Name Genie:
Your family has some oddly specific traditions.  What's Christmas like at your house?  A joyful time of parliamentary procedures and formulaic regimen? To satisfy tradition, name your child Hadassa Nicole McKellan.
Kaitlyn Grace in New Zealand
I need a strong, girl's name to go with the surname "Lockwood." I am interested in finding a name and altering the spelling slightly to make it more unusual. Can you give me some names please?
Baby Name Genie:
Some names?  How many children are you having?  I only offer the perfect name for each child. Your daughter will enjoy the strong, though slightly unusual, Krysta Rose Lockwood for her name.

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