granting wishes for the 'perfect' first & middle baby names

What is a good name for a baby girl born around Christmas? That is unique. And cute.

My mom had friends growing up with names like Mary Jane, Rose Marie, etc. I'm looking for two part girl names like these but with a modern twist. Please help.

With two boys, John and Mark, we're now looking for a traditional girl name for the last name Allison.

My husband loves the name Kari, pronounced Kahr-ee, for a girl but I am afraid everyone will mispronounce her name as Carrie her whole life. I have had to correct people on my first name and hate it. He loves the name and I like it too. What should I do?

My wife is Japanese and I'm American. I would like our daughter to have an American first name and a Japanese middle name. What do you think? Is the Genie familiar with Japanese names?

We have settled on Shelby as a first name for our baby girl and her last name starts with M. We want her to have her father's initials, which are SSM. We are stuck on a middle name starting with S.

Mr. Genie in your shiny lamp please ~*PoOf*~ some magic for a surname "Roe". I have two children, Olivia Grace and Matthew Cole, from a previous marriage whose names quite nicely fit their cognomen. However, I remarried, this time to a Roe and fishing for Roe in this boat is anything but merry, despite what other homophones imply. Therefore, I need help finding first and middle names for a baby girl and boy that fit Roe but also mix well with Cole and Olivia. The last thing I want are idioms, like Duksin A. Roe or Skid Roe on my baby's birth certificate.

I love the name Reese for a girl and would love to use my grandmother's name as a middle name. Is Reese Bernice too funny sounding? If so, I will go with Elizabeth which is my mother's middle name.

We named our first-born Falkner, which is a family name. The OBGYN's comment, "He better grow up to be tough" sums up what many others think of our choice. That being said, we love the name, and feel it suits Falkner perfectly. My question: What to name the next boy??? Obviously a simple name won't suffice. Please help Genie!!!!

I am having my first daughter and I'm stuck. I LOVE the name Melody, and I'm sure her father would have been pleased with that name, but I don't know if Melody Jamie goes well together. Please help.

I have a girl and two boys and WIPED out all of my favorite choices; number 4 (boy) is gonna be "No-Name" if we don't come up with something! Last name is Russell and we want Jack. How irresponsible as parents would we be to name our child Jack Russell? Would you bark at it?

My sister said you act like a crackhead...you repeat the same thing over and over..

I'm having another boy and need a name we can all agree on. My husband and I both want Ian Perry Costello, but my mother-in-law wants Marcello and Marc for short. I can't let him go through life with a nursery-rhyme name like Marcello Costello. What can I do to please her?

Hello, Genie. My name is Rebeckahe (pronounced Rebecca). This is my second daughter; my first is Alannah Noelle. I want my second to match her name. What should I name her? Thank you for the help.

Hello. We have decided on the name Prince for our son! The problem is that we can't think of a middle name that goes with Prince the way we like it. Please help!

We are having a difficult time even knowing where to start with first names for both boys and girls that go well with the last name Czajkowski. I'm thinking... the shorter the better. Please help guide this quest!

I like the names Ava and/or August for my little girl, but I'm unsure of middle names for both of them. I want something uncommon and powerful. With the last name Zimbelman, this has been such a hard task...Can you please give me some ideas???

Hello, Genie. Can you please, please help us quiet the never ending suggestions from family and friends and give us the perfect middle name for Christian Morello?

Dear czar of baby names, guru of the naming convention, and the one with the gift of labeling newborns I have a problem. Expecting my second daughter here soon and I have decided to name her Kayla. I'm in desperate need of a middle name. Please help!?

My husband and I have decided on the name Andi for a little girl. We are having problems finding a middle name. I don't really care for the most commonly used names. Thank you for your help.

My husband and I have decided on the name Isaac for our second son but we are having a hard time agreeing on a middle name. We would like something not quite as biblical as Isaac. Any suggestions?

I love the names Elizabeth and Isabel. What's your opinion on combining them? Elizabelle? Also, I was considering the middle name Rae. Thanks.

Me and my husband both like the name Gabrielle, but we have no idea on middle names that would match? Any ideas?

Hi. I am expecting my son in August and I have a first and last name but no middle name... Dante ??? Owens. I want something that sounds good looks good and isn't really a first name. Any ideas? Me and my fiance are going crazy trying to figure out a middle name.

I want to name my baby Emma, but my husband wants to name her Emily. Do you have any good names that start with Em?

The boy name you suggested, Julian Gunner, totally blew me away! My grandfather's name was Julian and my husband's grandfather was Gunnar! It's like it was fate! I never thought of using either of these names for our baby nor did I think of using them in combination. Thanks Genie!

I am pregnant and would like help. I would like to use the middle name Dale if it is a boy and Violet if it is a girl... but these names are hard to match with a first name. Help.

Thank you so much, the first name you suggested is the perfect name, and our baby boy matches the name too, his name is Chris Marshall West. Thanks again and I hope you continue to do a good job as a Genie (I hope you get new furniture for your lamp too. It must be tight in there!)

well mr. [word removed] geni ur stupid who the [word removed] would name there baby Orion

I have to name my baby boy due in March. I hate every boy's name in the whole world. Help me!

I like the name Kaitlyn Grace but I want to hear from someone else if its a nice name?

We are having twins (boy and girl) and my wife likes the names Olivia and Owen, but I don't like the double "O" names because it's too close to the rhyming names. What do you think?

I love the names Nora and Noah do you think it would be confusing or silly for a brother and sister to have these names???

My husband likes the name Leonardo for our son-to-be. He even keeps calling the baby "Leo". But I can't stand the name. I keep thinking of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and my sisters all think of Leonardo DiCaprio. Any suggestions for a suitable alternative?

My husband wants to name our son David. I don't really like this name, but I won't mind having David as a middle name. Any ideas on a good first name to match with David Rodriguez?

My husband wants to name our son David. I don't really like this name, but I won't mind having David as a middle name. Any ideas on a good first name to match with David Rodriguez? Please advice.

My husband and I really like the ring of Cole Miller as a boy's name but can't come up with a good middle name. I don't really want anything off the wall, but something with a nice flow. Any ideas?

I have what I think is the perfect first name for my baby girl, but I am stumped at the thought of a middle name. I wanted to use Faith, but the name is very similar to my sister-in-law's baby born just two days ago. My baby's name will be Kyndra ___ Robbins and her baby's name is Keira Faith--a little too close for me. I want a name that means something "good." Maybe a Christian name...? Can you help? Thanks.

Hey Genie, my husband and I really want to name our son Wes, but we're worried it's too close to 'wuss'? Is it? Any alternate name suggestions?

We've decided to name our son Grady but haven't been able to come up with a middle name that sounds right. Any suggestions?

If I name my baby girl Kirsten, I am concerned people will mispronounce it continually. I like "Keersten" not "Kersten" as the pronunciation. What do you think?

I think you should respond to more letters. I'm sure you get tons of questions, but pregnant ladies are often moody and unreasonable and can be down right frantic in their search of the perfect name. We need all the help we can get...and you're so great at your job...help out more! Now, what is a good middle name for a baby girl named Riley? My husband likes Bay (or Bae) but I'm pretty sure that's an animal noise. Thank you. (Please don't make me "eat a big piece of chocolate cake")

My husband and I are having a baby boy in Sept. and we are using the name Ethan for his first name and I wanted to use Lyle for his middle name after my grandpa. Our last name starts with a "K" so his initials will be ELK. Is this too weird?

I'm adopting a baby that I've been fostering. She is two months old and has the same name as my dog, "Chloe" (a name I love). Every time I say her name the dog comes running. I'm afraid at some point the baby might get hurt. The dog won't understand a name change and I'm not getting rid of her, so I'll be changing the baby's name. Her middle name will be "de Hart". Any suggestions?

I have searched my baby name book of 750,000 names and cannot seem to find a middle name for Chanel. I just want a nice middle name that sounds like it's meant to go with Chanel. Thanks.

We are about to have a baby boy and decided on the name Sean but we have no idea about the middle name. We were thinking about Michael but would want something more original. Any ideas?

Is the name Haven Skylar Barclay a beautiful name?

My husband and I chose the name Gabriel for our little boy, but that is the end of agreement. He wishes for our sons full name to be: Gabriel Knight Booth. He feels it is a strong name. I hear the name Knight and I remember Jordan Knight from New Kids on the Block.... needless to say, I can't handle that. Can you please help me find a middle name that my husband and I agree on?

My baby boy is supposed to be born in seven days and the name is still undecided! I am so stressed! We like the name Matthew, but I also like the name Trey. I wanted the middle name to be James though. Could I use the name Matthew Trey James Lewis. Or is that too much? I don't want him to have a hard time in life because of the two middle names.

Can you please help me find a middle name for my first child/son Ian? My baby is due in May. I relied on my husband to find a perfect middle name. No luck so far. We both have a very active, creative, and unique lifestyle. If you would incorporate that in the name. It will sure help the headache that me and my husband have.

WHY DON'T YOU EVER USE THE NAME RONNA??? It's the tightest name evah. And I think that you don't have what it takes to be a Baby Name Genie. Why don't you just go and hide in your "lamp", cuz that's one thing you're good at! Love ya!

Our baby boy is going to be born in 6 days. I have come up with many names, but my husband does not like ANY of them!! He has come up with one, but I'm not crazy about it. Please help! We want the middle name to be Michael. Any suggestions?

My boyfriend and I are having a baby and we found out it is a boy. I asked him about a name and he is set on naming our baby Jesus. He said I could pick the middle name. I really don't like the name Jesus and neither does my family nor his because they are all religious. So, this is a big issue and I don't know what to do. What do you think of that name?

I need a middle name for Chayton. He is going to be my new little brother and I get to name him but I can't find a middle name to match. Please find me a name that means something strong and has a Native American twist to it. Thanks.

(Message 2 of 2) Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! She loved the name and it is our daughter's name. She is 7 lbs. 8oz. and 21 inches tall. She will forever know the Genie saved her name. Thanks again.

I need a middle name for Tori. Something really catchy, but not too "cutsie". My husband really likes the name, but I don't "LOVE" it. I am looking for a middle name that will send it into that "LOVE" category.

(Message 1 of 2) My daughter will be born in less then four days! My wife is really set on the name Velveta--seriously. She said that if I could come up with a very girly cute name she would drop Velveta Rose Alen. Any suggestions? She thinks double middle names are cute. Help. Help. Help.

(Message 2 of 2) Why don't you get a new job because you obviously don't like it very much. People write to you because they think that you are going to send them some real advice, but instead you are just a flat out jerk! I asked for some simple advice to compromise with my husband on a name for our new daughter. Instead you suggested that we have marital issues because of a lack of communication. Talk about taking your job out of context. If that is what you think advice is, then you must not be thinking very hard. Why don't you become a shrink, then you can give people marital advice and it won't be uncalled for.

(Message 1 of 2) Hi Genie, I am going to have a little girl at the end of June and I really want her to have a beautiful, girly name. Only problem is, my husband is very picky and doesn't like any of the names I do. How do I get him to stop being soooooo unbelievably ridiculous about naming our daughter?

We can't agree on a boy's name. I don't like Micah (that's what you picked). If it's a girl, we're going with Skylar Faye Rowe. The middle name needs to be Kinsland if it's a boy, because he wants to keep that name in the family. We just can't agree on a first name. Any suggestions?

My wife and I unwittingly named both our first two children after presidents (Jackson/Kennedy). We like the trend, so now that my wife is pregnant again (Yah!) we like Grant for a boy, but cannot figure out a middle name. Please help!

I need your HELP! I cannot find a middle name for Mia. I have looked on every website and through tons of books. I'll take any suggestions! Something feminine...not a big fan of the bi-gender names. Thanks!

My friend and I are both pregnant and we both love the name Ava. We both had the name picked before we knew the other one liked it. She wants to use it and I want to use it, what should I do?

I just had a baby and I don't know what to name her because everybody is calling her different names. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!

I am SO sick of the bi-gender name trend! You can't tell anymore whether a child is a boy or a girl based on their name. I can't find a decent name for a boy because the people who insist on using male names for girls are making almost every male name seem feminine! I need a real strong male name! I don't want people wondering the gender of my child when they hear his name.

I like the name Cooper Ray but my husband likes Samuel Ray. So, I thought of combining. Does Samuel Cooper work together in your opinion?

I would like to name my new Baby Girl a name that starts with the letter "B". This is my second child and my other daughter's name starts with "B". Any suggestions?

I am still in high school and for an assignment in one of my classes I have to carry around a 10 lb. sack of flour and pretend that it is a baby. I am really into this assignment so I want a good name for it. I was thinking of Lukas William. What do you think?

Hi Genie. I'm going to have a baby boy in June and I'm still not too sure about his name. My husband wants to name him Rufino Andres Rocha. I am not too sure about the middle name. It is hard to find a hispanic name that starts with the letter "a." I need help. What do you suggest?

My inlaws hate the name my husband and I have chosen...help!

Who do I love?

Thank you for suggesting the middle name Carter to go along with Morgan. It's perfect!

Our last name is Woods and I wished for a girl. You said Danielle Woods. That is where it throws me off. The thing is, my name is Danielle, and I want my baby to have her own name and not mine. Plus, every single name you suggested, I don't like. I'm not a person who always complains, but this time I am.

I am wanting to name my lil girl James, I'm not sure of a middle name but many people have said there is no way James is a girl's name. Do you think I am crazy for wanting a lil girl with the name James? My husband's family has masculine names for the girls such as Frankie, Billie, Cody.

I love you, your my hero.

I want to call the baby boy I'm having Mack--but I don't want to use it as a first name! I need a first name to go with my middle name!! Please help! Thanks!

Will my baby boy get made fun of if his name is Dominique Reilly?

What do you think about Shelby Kate Moore?

What do you think of the initials GJB? I don't like them but my husband thinks I'm being too picky.

Which sounds best to you: Evan Scott Brown, Asher Scott Brown, Cillian Scott Brown, Roman Scott Brown, or Sebastian Scott Brown? I cannot decide for the life of me!

My husband was on the fence about the name Sawyer, but after we got the "sign" that it was good from the Baby Name Genie he was convinced! Thanks for your help!

First name is Caroline. Can you make any suggestions for a middle name? Thanks!

We really like the name Brooke for our baby girl, but all we've found for a middle name is Lynne... we don't like it! Help genie!

You suggested the name Seth River and I fell in love with it. My son will be named Seth River now. Not only is it a very handsome name, but it has a personal meaning to me. Thanks!

Hello, I just wanted to thank you for the name. My due date is December 4th 2005 and I have been looking for names everywhere, and I found "the perfect name" thanks to you. My son's name will be Bradley James Harrelson.

You freaked me out! The first name you suggested, Alexandra, is on the top of our list. How did you know?

You're SO FUNNY!

Thank you for the perfect baby name! Could you please give me advice on how to help my wife "see the light" about the name?

I wished--I dunno how many times--and not once did I see the name "Jim Bob". What gives?!?

I am worried that if I name my baby boy Lazarus as you suggested, he will be picked on in school.