I have to admit, before these articles started being posted, I never gave much thought to how sibling names flowed and complimented each other or in some cases, clashed. Now that we're pregnant again, I feel the need to request some help. My husband and I have 8 year old twins-- Lennox and Harper. Full Article

OK...so here's the deal - we are due in one week and expecting our first child (a boy!). My husband and I are going back and forth between three first name options. I truly am hoping it 'comes to us' once we see his little face and what he actually looks like. But would also love your opinion on the names as well as my husband's incessant requests for a certain 'superhero' middle name. Full Article

Hello! It’s actually fairly early on in my pregnancy (don’t tell Lainey, I feel like she wouldn’t approve and would worry I’m jinxing it, judging by how we couldn’t talk about Baby Wales for a while), but I’ve been so sick this time around - and now I know why, we found out today we’re having twins (!) - that pondering names is a very welcome distraction. Full Article

Hi! I'm about to pop and I desperately need your advice.  What do you think of Evyn (Evan, Evin, Evynn?) for a girl? Thanks!!! ____   Well, about to pop means you get to jump the line, and in view of an article about “Everly” today, I thought this letter was timely. Full Article

Hi Duana. I'm 5 months pregnant with my second son. Our first is named Declan. (You can imagine how excited I was when it came up in your column as a possible recommendation!) I agree with you on the Irish boys name front. They are cool but, if called on it (I've honestly been asked if I "made up" Declan, for real), you can reference centuries of history to show how tried and true and actually classic the names are. Full Article

Hey Duana, I have a question about naming kids after friends.  Is this an awkward thing?  Like if you idolize a particular friend or role model or something, and name your kid after her or him, do you think it's too big of a gesture, or might make the friend / role model uncomfortable?  For the purposes of this discussion, assume there's a long and strong friendship in place already. Full Article

Duana, I've always been into baby names, but now that I'm looking at putting a name into action this June, I finally have a good reason to spend all my time on name sites! I always wanted something "normal" but not everyday... I was one of 11 "Laurens" in my third grade class. Full Article

Hello!! I absolutely love reading your name column! It is especially helpful as we are expecting our second in a few months. I am definitely someone who needs time to mull over a name, so your help would be greatly appreciated. Our first is Jackson Glenn (the middle name is my dad's and in our defence, we lived under a rock and had no idea it was so popular until after). Full Article

I have a somewhat unusual first name and middle name (Ariel Zenobia) and I want something with the same vibe for my daughter. I love the idea of girls names that start with "Z" but the only one I am liking is Zahara. I don't mind Name Nerding the Jolie-Pitts, but can you help me with some other “Z” girls names? ___ Oh what a fun one – yes please! First of all, you know you share a middle name and  first initial with the awesome Alice Richmond... Full Article

Hi! I recently found out that I am pregnant and want your input about these names! All are namesakes for important people in both mine and my boyfriend's life, but I won't take it personal if you hate them (my bf isn't so sure about the girl's name!). Also, because we aren't married, I really want to hyphenate our last names, but am willing to only have his (my last name: Boado, pronounced BO-AH-DOE, and his: Thomas). Full Article

Hi Duana, I have been really enjoying reading your series on names, but I was hoping to be able to avoid seeking help for myself. Unfortunately, we’re six weeks away from the arrival of our new boy and still my husband and I cannot seem to agree on a name. We have a few stipulations that make it difficult 1. Full Article

Dear Duana, I'm pregnant with a little girl who will be born sometime in early June and I'm hoping you can help me out with her name. My wife and I are 99% sure we want to go with Carla Renee because of the sentimental value. Carla is the name of my mother and maternal grandmother, and and Renee was the name of my paternal great grandmother and is the middle name of me, my sister and my cousin. Full Article

Here's one for you, Duana. Ever notice that couples' names "go together"? ex. my folks, Don n Mimi (Mimi n Don.) Works. All my coupled friends: Shawn n Sherry. Roy n Angie. Chris n Meaghan. Mary and Dave. Sue and Terry. On and on it goes. NOTHING sounds right with Lianne. Full Article

Hi Duana, My husband and are having are second child in a couple weeks and are stuck on a boy name. We already have a toddler daughter, Isla Grace. We love Isla's name and want to give #2 something just as special. If it's a girl, she will be Lena Margaret after our two paternal grandmothers. Full Article