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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!
Baby Name Genie:
Ronna is a fine name. You have my permission to use it. On the lamp issue... have you ever tried living in one? If you could get some decent furniture it wouldn't be so bad; but, doll house chairs really aren't that comfortable.
Brandy in Idaho
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?
Baby Name Genie:
Yes. One. Avery.
Heather in MO
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?
Baby Name Genie:
In the U.S. you and your baby boy will certainly face many interesting looks if you name him Jesus (unless you pronounce it: Jesús). But in Latin America it would be no big deal. Jesús is a rather common name there. Assuming you have already sought to understand why your boyfriend is so attached to the name and that you have also expressed your concerns about the name, here are two ideas to get out of the pickle you are in: 1. Pick the middle name Peyton and call him J.P. (or just call him by his middle name) 2. See if you can get some traction with the name Joshua--it is closely related to the name Jesus.
Tally in CA
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.
Baby Name Genie:
Since you have the honor of doing the naming I won't give you anything conclusive. Here is an idea though: Nahuel. It means "jaguar"-- a solid, strong image. Beware though. It may inspire him to practice sneaking up on you and startling the living daylights out of you for fun on a regular basis. Then again, little brothers like to do things like that regardless of name!
Sammy in NY
(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. Sammy NY
Baby Name Genie:
Congratulations! I am sure she is as beautiful as her name. Glad to be of assistance. Enjoy your new bundle!
Dana in TX
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.
Baby Name Genie:
I recommend these three catchy, but not cutsie, baby girl names: Tori Beth, Tori Lynn, or Tori Raquel. You decide.
Sammy in NY
(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.
Baby Name Genie:
I believe you will find the name Valerie Kathryn Rose Allen to be less "cheesy" and a perfect fit for your coming baby girl.
Sara in CA
(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.
Baby Name Genie:
I am sorry. It looks like I misunderstood the question part of your previous message. See if you can both agree to letting your baby girl decide the name for you. If she comes in June, name her June. If she comes in July name her Julie. If she come REALLY early then Mae -- no scheduled inducing allowed (unless of course you must, but then don't go with my suggestion). P.S. I can't help that I am a baby name genie. I just am one. There is not somebody to turn my resignation into. That would be like trying to resign from being a human.
Sara in CA
(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?
Baby Name Genie:
You will not like what I have to say to your very "I" centered note. So stop reading. No really--stop. Beware the <a href="http://www.loveandrespect.com/content/crazy_cycle.php">crazy cycle!</a>
Priscella in SC
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?
Baby Name Genie:
I've already given you a fabulous baby boy name that you refused. Do you really want a second?
