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Elizabeth in Montana
We like Verity for our daughter's first name, for both the meaning and uniqueness, but we are struggling with a middle name. I love cacti/succulents and thought it would be neat to pick the name of a unique plant. Hoping for something different but still pronounceable and feminine. Any ideas?
Baby Name Genie:
Not to be prickly, but this cacti question is a thorny one. Let me sharpen my quill and take a stab at it. Name your daughter Verity Jade, if you don't want a few barbs thrown your way.
Jayme in South Florida
Dear Genius Genie, Four years ago, you helped us decide on our son's name - Miles Jameson - inspired by our love of travel! We beseech you for our second child, a daughter, and would love to follow the travel trend. If our second was a boy, he would have been "Easton," for the "East Coast"; however, my husband would prefer something more feminine for a daughter. Her middle name will be a family name: Josephine, Juliana, or Marie. Oh wise Genie, what first name would be perfect for our newest little traveler?!
Baby Name Genie:
Ah yes... I remember. Is he traveling often? If so, say "hello" to Frequent Flyer Miles for me. For your daughter, name her Savannah Marie for a name befitting a cosmopolitan jet-setter.
Lillian in Michigan
I used your advice previously and have a lovely daughter named Cheyanne Ruby. We are looking for help with baby number two who will join us soon! And, just to warn you, our last name is Coffin!
Baby Name Genie:
I'm happy to undertake such a request for a repeat customer, though this really is the last nail in the Coffin family. If your second child is a girl, name her Sierra Ruth, and for a boy, Dylan Oliver, unless you think this whole thing is a grave mistake.
Monica in TX
We like the name Violet, and we like Serenity, but we don't want those names. Can you give me a mysterious feminine name related to them. Please? And thanks.
Baby Name Genie:
For a mysterious name that will keep them guessing, I give you the name Lillian Skye for your young enchantress.
Lizmari in South Africa
Oh Genius Genie, greetings from South Africa, the land of braaivleis and pap. A baby girl is due in November and needs to be named after her grandparents, mainly using the letters in the grandparents' names. Their names are Petro Gerda (granny) and Gerhardus Petrus (grandpa). Surname is Helm. Dankie!
Baby Name Genie:
Thank you for your greetings. I've always loved getting such South African Endearmints, just not the bill that comes with them. Name your baby girl Geraldyna Petara, and she will surely grow into a choty goty.
Zoe Jewell in Maryville, TN
Ok, you're so not gonna get this one. I'm having twin girls. My family rides horses (as well do I), and we have pitbulls. I don't want names that are too girly, but I don't want to get crazy either. GO!
Baby Name Genie:
I have a rather dogmatic approach to finding the perfect baby name. No horsing around. Hunter Victoria and Caroline Rey are the names you're looking for, unless you're some sort of neigh-sayer.
Megan in North Backwoods
USA
I'm looking for
boy names that have legendary quality, are VERY unique. I like Celtic,
Scottish, Latin, Irish, & Italian heritages. Middle names are also appreciated
if u have ideas :) PLEASE no Robert, Thomas or Brandons. The siblings are
Victoria Lisette, Athena Rhianon and Zack.
Baby Name Genie:
No need for some watery tart to throw a sword at you to name your child. Dub him Merlin Cahal for a truly legendary title.
Sonora in Nevada
Please help. I need an elegant female name that is
not common yet not ugly. I need a name that sounds happy and joyful as well as
strong and brave. It cannot sound like a boy name. It must be a girly name.
Baby Name Genie:
Your daughter is in for a merry childhood if these are the things you value. Look forward to Caroline Jolie making a joyful noise.
Ceylan Milor in Georgia
I'm expecting my
first daughter soon, but I can't decide on a first name. I want something
Turkish that means a type of animal. I don't care if it will be hard to
spell or pronounce for Americans. It should start with a C. The middle name is
Handan, after a relative. Last name Milor (Mee-lor).
Baby Name Genie:
There are few animals in this world more graceful than a gazelle. I give you the Turkish name Ceren Handan for your graceful daughter.
Maya R. in California
My
husband and I are expecting a baby girl and we're getting all kinds names.
But we are trying to find something along the lines of the marvel heroes cause
I'm a geek for that sort of thing, any good ideas?
Baby Name Genie:
For a super daughter with the incomparable powers of cuteness, genius and mystery, I grant you the name Natasha Storm. May she use her powers for good and not evil.
