I saw Megan this morning, and she and her wee beloved (only 15 hours old) both look very, very, very well and happy. Her labour was fast and easy (in as much as it is possible to move another human through your body easily, which is not very easy at all even when it is.)
Megan wouldn't tell me the gender, and I had to go investigating to find out... it was a thrill uncovering the truth for myself, and Megan and I have agreed that this mystery is a great deal of fun, so we're passing it on.
Is it a girl baby?
or is it a boy baby?
Leave your guess, along with a potential name that goes with your gender (or, you know, get all smart and suggest something like "Pat") in the comments, because although this baby really does have a gender, she/he actually doesn't have a name. Megan loves unusual names, so fire away.
I'll choose randomly from among the people who get the gender right and mail them a kit for either the Baby Mine sweater, or the Baby Yours sweater... depending on what the right answer is. Have at it!
(Correct answer tomorrow at this time.)
Posted by Stephanie at July 26, 2008 4:24 PMgirl!! name ??? That's a difficult one!!
Posted by: Sally W. at July 26, 2008 4:27 PMI'm going to guess it's a girl...How about Ahava? I thought that was such a pretty name, but my dh isn't in to unusual names. I forget what the meaning is, but remember that I liked that also. Congratulations to Megan! (again)
Posted by: E.W.E at July 26, 2008 4:28 PMannalise
Posted by: an at July 26, 2008 4:28 PMBoy! Name him... Cormac!
Posted by: Robin at July 26, 2008 4:28 PMcongratulations on your sweet new baby girl!
Posted by: an at July 26, 2008 4:28 PMBoy called Kieran
Posted by: Lindy at July 26, 2008 4:29 PMGod bless this little boy!
How about Aslan? (Chronicles of Narnia)
Posted by: JoAnn at July 26, 2008 4:29 PMI'm voting boy. Dorian is a personal fave in the unusual name department.
Posted by: Sarah at July 26, 2008 4:30 PMSuch a beautiful baby and the sweaters look wonderful on him. Yes, I think this is a boy baby and perhaps his Mom would consider naming him Cameron Michael.
Posted by: Dawn Rene at July 26, 2008 4:31 PMName her Georg after me. I won't be having my own babies to name after me. :)
Posted by: Georg at July 26, 2008 4:32 PMI would say a girl named Ashley, Or Ashlee, Or Ashleigh.
Congrats!!!
Posted by: Diane at July 26, 2008 4:32 PMI'll go with boy. Sure. And a name? Corbin -- "raven-haired!"
Congrats to Megan on her beautiful new 'little' one! :)
Posted by: bella at July 26, 2008 4:32 PMGirl! Clara? I've always liked the way that name chimes.
Posted by: Alicia at July 26, 2008 4:33 PMA little boy :)
Named... Callum.
Boy Baby-- and I like the names Rory, Colin.
Posted by: Jan at July 26, 2008 4:33 PMA boy I think. Parker or Gabriel.
Posted by: Anne at July 26, 2008 4:34 PMmale
Posted by: IowaCowgirl at July 26, 2008 4:35 PMIt's a boy named Raphael.
Congrats to Rachel!
Best wishes
Anna-Maria
male
Posted by: IowaCowgirl at July 26, 2008 4:35 PMA boy. Names? Darien or Felix.
Posted by: Elizabeth at July 26, 2008 4:36 PMBoy, I think. Maybe Nicholas? Congrats either way!
Posted by: Coco at July 26, 2008 4:36 PMA first name should sound good with the last name, which I do not know. How about Avery for a boy?
Posted by: Marta at July 26, 2008 4:36 PMGirl baby Sydney Elizabeth
Congratulations Megan. She is beautiful!!!
Boy Baby!!! My husband's name is quite unique and I think it has somewhat shaped him into the creative cartoonist that he is. Name him Keefe (sounds like the last name O'Keefe without the O') and he'll be as intelligent and handsome as my man is! (the wee boy is already showing both traits, what a looker!)
Posted by: Nya at July 26, 2008 4:36 PMChristabel OR Annabel Lee, if a girl. (Both literary references...points if you get them!)
Posted by: Emily at July 26, 2008 4:37 PMI say boy, and am a fan of Tad, which is not that unusual. Or Aidan.
Posted by: Blogless Carrie at July 26, 2008 4:37 PMKatherine, Kate for short.
Posted by: Susan at July 26, 2008 4:37 PMBahara. Afghan girl's name meaning "brings the spring."
Posted by: jen at July 26, 2008 4:37 PMA boy!
Maxwell Alexander
Gabriel Linton
Joseph Grady
Or, for the unusual - Elvis Skywalker!
When I was pregnant, everyone kept pestering us about 'the name.' So until we decided, we told everyone that if it was a girl we were naming her Moonbeam Rainbow Peace and if it was a boy, Elvis Skywalker. Eventually it became Lorelei Kathleen.
Posted by: Astabeth at July 26, 2008 4:38 PMoh, and mazel tov to megan & the rest.
Posted by: jen at July 26, 2008 4:38 PMWelcome, welcome, welcome you beautiful boy! I might suggest Winston for this handsome lad, as his...er, jowls put me in mind of the great prime minister.
Posted by: Anne at July 26, 2008 4:38 PMWith that head of hair? A boy named Harry (Henry)! Of course, if my guess is wrong, you could go with Harriet, but I'll stick with boy.
Congrats and happy life to Baby.
Pat
Posted by: Pat K at July 26, 2008 4:38 PMI'm looking at the hands and thinking "boy". Dashiell.
Posted by: Doula Gina at July 26, 2008 4:39 PMBoy, methinks. Liam? Possibly Shawm?
Posted by: Kay at July 26, 2008 4:39 PMA beautiful little boy is my guess. I think Jahue is an unusual name. My grandfather's name.
Posted by: Jalia at July 26, 2008 4:40 PMI think she is beautiful. So soft and squishy, and she needs both of the sweaters. I think her name should be Caydence Dawn.
Posted by: Diana Kendall-Huss at July 26, 2008 4:40 PMI'm guessing a girl for no particular reason other than I have several granddaughters and only one grandson. How about Harper or Morrison Blue? Actually Morrison Blue could go for either gender, I think. Congrats!
Posted by: Sally at July 26, 2008 4:40 PMA girl-& named Ainsley Marie.
Congratulations to Megan(the store owner-not your daughter)& her family.
Could be either. I have my name that, with minor spelling changes, works for both.
Chase Leigh (girl)
Chase Lee (boy)
Though for this particular baby, I would say a girl. :)
Posted by: Magpie at July 26, 2008 4:41 PMHe'd make a lovely Liam.
Posted by: Emily at July 26, 2008 4:42 PMI'm guessing boy. I love the name Jett, which also would be a rad girls name!
Posted by: Adrienne at July 26, 2008 4:42 PMI think it is a boy. How about Calvin? Maybe Miles?
Posted by: Christy at July 26, 2008 4:43 PMBoy.
It'd be cool to name him (or her...) after that gorgeous BMFA colourway: Nyame.
Posted by: LisaKnitz at July 26, 2008 4:44 PMGirl - Kaya or Ione.
Posted by: Beverly at July 26, 2008 4:44 PMI think its a girl and one of my favorite names was my grandmother's middle name - Leocadia. In terms of more common names, I adore Emma.
Posted by: Lynn at July 26, 2008 4:44 PMGirl! And how about Bevin? It's supposed to mean 'Fair Lady'
Posted by: Candice at July 26, 2008 4:44 PMAwww - I will go with a girl. Romaine - Ro for short.
Lettuce... get it? :-)
Oh, a girl! named clementine.
Posted by: korin at July 26, 2008 4:45 PMI think boy, especially with all that hair! There seems to be a theme which I'll continue: my grandfather's name is Virgil, and I've always loved that name.
Posted by: Julie at July 26, 2008 4:45 PMI think she is a girl and the name Rhea would be perfect(pronounced ray-ah)
Posted by: Nicki at July 26, 2008 4:46 PMWhat a pretty one! I'm guessing girl, based on the fact that I think the pink sweater is a better color for her skin tone, although both sweaters are lovely. For names I'm going to suggest Rafqa, the patron saint of spinning wool and knitting. =-)
Posted by: Marita at July 26, 2008 4:46 PMI think I'll go with girl, mainly because I don't have any favorite boy names. Shockingly, I like Genevieve. :) Or Zillah. Both unusual, but not too out-there.
Posted by: Genevieve at July 26, 2008 4:46 PMa boy a boy! i would name him something strong (i'm not too fond of soft names in general) like Draven, Aidan or Archer.
a girl? Melody :)
Posted by: rina at July 26, 2008 4:46 PMhmm.. I think it's a boy baby, ... a Vaughn?
Posted by: Dina at July 26, 2008 4:46 PMBoy
Aidan
Congratulations to the not your daughter Megan, that is one beautiful baby, boy or girl.
I think he is so handsome. I think the name Kostek is cool! It means steadfast, or courageous knowledge.
Posted by: Stacie at July 26, 2008 4:47 PMWhat a head of hair!! All mine were bald, I like Harry (because it was my grandfather's name)...but I'm thinking he looks more like Esau (the hairy brother). Congrats Meghan (Lettuce Knits not Stephanie's daughter).
Posted by: susanna at July 26, 2008 4:47 PMGirl
Analeigh Grace
I think boy as well...maybe Joaquin?
Posted by: Steph at July 26, 2008 4:48 PMMy grandson and I are guessing the baby is a boy. We like the name Gauge because of the knitting reference and because it starts with G the 7th letter of the alphabet
Best wishes to all
Posted by: SImone at July 26, 2008 4:48 PMThat's a girl, her name shall be Laurel, and she is beautiful in both of her sweaters.
And in totally unrelated news, that ka-ching sound you hear is sales of Quilla and Nyame going through the roof.
[I ordered mine today.]
Posted by: Deb B. at July 26, 2008 4:48 PMI'm going to guess girl since it seems EVERYONE I know is having girls right now. How about Athena?
Posted by: Tina at July 26, 2008 4:48 PMDefinitely a boy....my suggested name is Sherman....it's a manly name!
On the other hand, should it be a girl, what about Sonora? Different and yet feminie.
Posted by: angie at July 26, 2008 4:49 PMI call Boy!
Riordan (reer don)
gaelic meaning Royal Poet
but if it is a girl... I love the name
Saoirse (sayr sha) gaelic for freedom
A *beautiful* baby.
My guess? Boy. Suggested name: Eamonn.
Congrats, Megan!
Boy: Finley, my favorite name in english I am not allowed to use on our former and perhaps futur baby ;)
Posted by: Sibylle at July 26, 2008 4:50 PMGirl!!! Olive perhaps?
Posted by: Amanda at July 26, 2008 4:50 PMBoy. Lysander! My husband says we can't name our son(if we have one) Lysander because it's too weird. I love it though!
Posted by: Amy D at July 26, 2008 4:51 PMGotta be a boy. Call him Edison.
Posted by: jaimejune at July 26, 2008 4:51 PMWhat a lovely baby! A little girl I think.... perhaps Caledonia, like my grandaughter?
Posted by: Barbara M. at July 26, 2008 4:51 PMThat blue sweater looks so great, I'm going with BOY. I agree with Marta that it's hard to pick a given name without knowing the last name. That said, I've always favored the classics - Michael, David, Daniel. But you did say the baby's mother likes unusual names. How about Elijah?
Posted by: Mary K. Rockport at July 26, 2008 4:51 PMThis beautiful baby girl: I prefer Malita, but who could resist after hearing the meaning of Fabrizia (One who works with hands).
Congratulations, to Mom and Baby!
Posted by: Vickie at July 26, 2008 4:52 PMI vote girl, and I think the name should be Ibby Kate, short for Elizabeth Katherine. : )
Posted by: Dana at July 26, 2008 4:52 PMGirl - Arwen (from Lord of the Rings)
Congrats to the new Mom!!
I'm voting for a girl, solely because my Boyfriend's niece was born 3 weeks ago with a lot of dark hair, and therefore looks similar. She is called Amelia-Jane so that is my name suggestion as if I was to win the sweater kit it would be knit for her.
Congrats to Megan!
Boy! How about Pepper? That is my sons name and he loves it.
Posted by: Nancy Yandell at July 26, 2008 4:52 PMWhat about naming her (or him, I suppose, but I'm guessing her) after the yarn you had made specially for the sweaters? Quilla for a girl (or Nyame for a boy). Seems fitting for the child of a yarn store owner! (and less likely to be the subject of schoolyard bullying than say "Woolease" or a commercial yarn brand name!)
Posted by: TokyoSarah at July 26, 2008 4:52 PMI love the sweater for the boy, so I am going to guess that the baby is a tall, dark and handsome boy. My picks for names: Malachy or Xavier. Happy days!
Posted by: Shirley at July 26, 2008 4:53 PMThis beautiful baby girl: I prefer Malita, but who could resist after hearing the meaning of Fabrizia (One who works with hands).
Congratulations, to Mom and Baby!
Posted by: Vickie at July 26, 2008 4:53 PMI think it is a boy and could pull off a nice big name like Maximilian. (I have, thank goodness, a 50% chance on the sex, though names are not my area of expertise as it took me two whole days to name my boy baby.) (We went with Samuel.)
Posted by: Annika at July 26, 2008 4:53 PMI'm going to guess boy and suggest Gareth
Posted by: Diane at July 26, 2008 4:53 PMCongrats on your new bundle of boy!! We think the name Alden James is just right for him.
Posted by: Susan at July 26, 2008 4:53 PMTis a boy.....named Leo
Posted by: donna at July 26, 2008 4:53 PMGirl: Zoe!
Posted by: Beth French at July 26, 2008 4:54 PMum . . . girl!
How about Minerva - she's the goddess of wisdom and presides over all of the useful and ornamental arts, including spinning, weaving, and needlework.
Posted by: doviejay at July 26, 2008 4:54 PMI say girl, and I will choose the name that my son would have been had he been a girl, Ella Marie. :)
Posted by: Nessa at July 26, 2008 4:54 PMBoy name Albion
Posted by: Aj at July 26, 2008 4:54 PMThat is one big baby! I'm glad her labor was "fast and easy." Looks like a boy to me. How about Oliver? (I'm not really into unusual names)
Posted by: Pam at July 26, 2008 4:54 PMGirl!
Athena, goddess of wisdom.
I'm guessing a boy.... Silas....
Either way..... the baby is gorgeous... and the sweaters are beautiful, too!
A girl and her name should be "Lettie". Not short for anything "Lettie".
Posted by: Kim at July 26, 2008 4:55 PMI'm going with a girl. If Toronto has the same sort of crazy water as it does here in Victoria, it's a girl. There seems to be an epidemic of baby girls around here (with the exception of my good friend Erin's baby, Carter).
So girl it is. Plus, I see a pink bed sheet and yellow outfit, so I'm going to say girl. Perhaps Kaitlyn?
Posted by: YarnOverHere at July 26, 2008 4:55 PMI say girl, named Maeve.
Posted by: Emilie at July 26, 2008 4:55 PMCongratulations to both Mom (Megan-not your daughter), and Baby Boy Quinn--which means wise. He(ok, maybe she) is beautiful!!!
Posted by: Vicki at July 26, 2008 4:55 PMI'm going with boy baby and for a name, hmm, Aldwyn. It was my grandfather's name and it means wise friend. (and is similar to Alden, which means old friend.)
Posted by: Emily at July 26, 2008 4:55 PMThis is a most lovely new person. Name suggestions: Girlchild: Tyra (depending on your reference: fem form of Norse god of war and justice and being a third this child may get lots of both) Boychild: Tyr(r)ell (depending on reference: stubborn one or thunder - both useful qualities for #3) I vote Boychild although Healthy Baby is also good! Congratulations all round.
Posted by: Joan at July 26, 2008 4:56 PMI'm guessing that Megan's sweet, sweet baby is a boy. So precious! How about Gabriel, like the angel.
Posted by: Meg at July 26, 2008 4:56 PMhmmm, it seems that boy is favored among the comments so far, but I think the "thrill" you mentioned means it is a girl. I suggest Sorcha Ladhali; first name pron. "soar-cha" or "soar-ka" depending on who you ask. It is what I would name a wee one if I were ever blessed.
Congratulations to mum and baby, regardless. What a beautiful child. Felicitations!!!!!!!
Congratulations! I think girl, so name her Zoe!
Posted by: Beth French at July 26, 2008 4:56 PMWhat a cute baby - and what a lot of hair! I'm going to guess girl, and I suggest the name Fable, which I love! Congratulations to Megan!
Posted by: Katherine at July 26, 2008 4:56 PMBoy! I always have loved the name Jacob. Other boy name suggestions: Jayden, Jayce, Zane, or Zander. My MIL has a beautiful and unusual name: Coralyn. (Cor-uh-lyn) She's never met anyone else with her name. Congrats all around!
Posted by: Photojenic at July 26, 2008 4:56 PMActually, now I say boy, named Declan.
Beautiful baby. Super-heroic Mamma!
Congratulations to Megan and family!
Posted by: Emilie at July 26, 2008 4:56 PMI think boy. A boy named Damien. He/she is a beautiful baby either way!
Posted by: heidi at July 26, 2008 4:57 PMAw! What great looking toddler oops baby! ;-)
I'm guessing boy--name--hmmmm He looks like a Luke or Lucas,
How about a Boy baby with an ambiguous (or not, if you really think about it) name like....
Banana
Peace
Posted by: Susan at July 26, 2008 4:57 PMLooks like a boy....my daughter likes the name Nash or Jamison
Posted by: Teresa at July 26, 2008 4:57 PMGender: Boy (I love the color of the baby yours sweater on the baby!)
Suggested name: Herschel or Bateman
Hersh (-el is the traditional Yiddish diminutive) was my DD's great grandfather, Bateman was _my_ great grandfather. But do NOT nickname Bateman into "Bates". Baby Bates makes a great name, I agree, but it was pointed out to me about the way people use "Master" as a title, with a boy's first name (or nickname). It may have been a fine nickname for my greatgrandfather, but for a modern boy when he's about 10-17....not so much ;-) Put it together and then say it out loud, if you haven't gotten there already ;-) So my son is called Harry, short for Herschel ;-)
Posted by: Colleen at July 26, 2008 4:58 PMI'm not going to try to guess which gender the baby is, but a good boy's name is Eban
Posted by: Ann at July 26, 2008 4:58 PMBaby Girl!! If she were mine I'd name her Ruth, after my grandmother
Posted by: Moniczka at July 26, 2008 4:58 PMIt looks like Megan has a bouncing baby boy. I named mine Benjamin Alexander. Two long names to go with his 4-letter last name. He/she is adorable!
Posted by: april zvan at July 26, 2008 4:58 PMThat is one gorgeous baby! I'm going with girl....Millicent (Millie).
Posted by: Camille at July 26, 2008 4:58 PMI'm gonna say girl!
Posted by: Miki at July 26, 2008 4:59 PMor Dominic is a good boy's name
Posted by: Ann at July 26, 2008 4:59 PMOkay, so if I'm wrong and it's a girl....Lorna
It's a girl and her name is Sagan.
Posted by: Whistlepea at July 26, 2008 4:59 PMWhat a beautiful little baby!!
I'm voting girl, and I think the name Ryan is so cute for a girl...
If it is a boy, I love Darry - from "The Outsiders"
Posted by: Heather at July 26, 2008 5:00 PMI have to go with girl.
Posted by: Awesome Mom at July 26, 2008 5:00 PMShe's a beautiful baby girl. I'd name name her Emma Elizabeth or Amelia Peabody (after my favorite literary character). Congratulations!
Posted by: kerrylinnet at July 26, 2008 5:00 PMCongratulations!
I say beautiful baby girl.
As for a name...I have always liked Madeleine.
a girlie: Lilah.
Posted by: JJ at July 26, 2008 5:00 PMI think it looks like a wee laddie ...... named Gabriel!
Posted by: Joanna at July 26, 2008 5:01 PMCongratulations!!
I believe you have a little girl on your hands. I like the name Sophie.
Posted by: Rebecca at July 26, 2008 5:01 PMA girl...Avika.
Posted by: Rhiannon at July 26, 2008 5:02 PMI'm guessing this beautiful baby is a boy and suggesting Kiah (rhymes with sky) as his name. It was my wonderful Grandfather's name.
Posted by: Lynne at July 26, 2008 5:02 PMMethinks the baby looks female. I'm from the 50's generation and actually like simple, easy names like Sue, Mary, Pam, John Larry, Mike.
My favorite girl name is Judith....Judy for fun!
Posted by: Ellen Bloom at July 26, 2008 5:02 PMAwww...boy or girl, that sure is a cute little one!
I'm going to guess boy (the blue looks slightly more natural) and for a name: Gaius, as it references both Ancient Rome AND Battlestar Galactica.
Posted by: Hilary at July 26, 2008 5:02 PMcongrats!
boy- Malachi
A girl named Erin
Posted by: Robin at July 26, 2008 5:03 PMI'm going to guess boy. Rhys Michael would have been my choice had I had one of my own.
Blessings to Megan and her new joy!
Posted by: Visionsister at July 26, 2008 5:03 PMMethinks the beautiful baby is a girl and Triana seems fitting.
Posted by: Kimberly at July 26, 2008 5:03 PMI say boy and Asher is a perfectly lovely name
Posted by: sara at July 26, 2008 5:04 PMCongrats to all! I say girl and for a name, Ezperanza, which means hope.
Posted by: Anna at July 26, 2008 5:04 PMThat's a boy, definitely. And he tells me his name is Anthony. (Which is weird because I don't even like that name.)
Posted by: Carrie at July 26, 2008 5:04 PMThat is one beautiful baby, and (at least to me!) he looks a bit more like a boy in the last photo. Thus, I'm going to christen him one of my favorite names... Gray.
Posted by: Shelby at July 26, 2008 5:04 PMCongrats to all! I say girl and for a name, Esperanza, which means hope.
Posted by: Anna at July 26, 2008 5:05 PMBoy. And, um, let's see...Michael. Sorry - I know it's not unusual, but I'm a traditionalist like that. A dyed-in-the-wool traditionalist, really....
Posted by: suburbancorrespondent at July 26, 2008 5:05 PMi say boy...and what about the name quentin?
Posted by: chandra at July 26, 2008 5:05 PMA girl: Marlo (Although I love the name Liam for a boy!)
Posted by: knittingmother at July 26, 2008 5:06 PMI'm guessing boy (but that is a beautiful baby in either gender!) Many happy days ahead...
My favorite boy name: Graham
My favorite girl name: Parke
Hmm...girl! (Though the blue sweater looks amazing on her, love that color!)And names, hmmm...I'm gonna go with Jordan. (Which could work for a boy too.)
Posted by: Steph at July 26, 2008 5:06 PMI think it's a boy and I like the name Zach :)
Posted by: Angela at July 26, 2008 5:06 PMI believe this is a lovely baby boy and that his name will begin with "K" -- perhaps Kiah, as suggested by Lynn at 5:02, or something like Knight.
Joyful wishes to Mom, Dad and the little one who has graced our lives!
Posted by: Terri at July 26, 2008 5:07 PMMy guess is that the cutie is a boy. And I'm partial to the name "Cillian" (pronounced like the beer of a different spelling). Congratulations, Megan, you made a beautiful baby, regardless of the gender!
Posted by: Ang at July 26, 2008 5:07 PMI vote boy. Name...name...name...ummmm...how about Ezekiah (my great-grandfather had that one).
Posted by: Renee the Sequel at July 26, 2008 5:07 PMI'd guess boy! Name ? Austin.
I think HE looks like a Daxx.
If SHE is a girl, only right to call her Stephanie!
Posted by: kelly at July 26, 2008 5:07 PMI'm thinking a girl...Tabitha?
Posted by: Gigi at July 26, 2008 5:08 PMA boy baby!
I like the name Reed. That is my 12 year old's name, and we still like it.
I think it's a boy and she should name him Joshua.
Posted by: Trisha at July 26, 2008 5:08 PMHmmmm, I think boy. But the name is Rhys (pronounced Reese) it was a friend's baby name and I loved it. Plus great for a boy or a girl.
Posted by: Heather from Domestic Extraordinaire at July 26, 2008 5:08 PMCongratulations! Beautiful boy. - Seamus Michael
Posted by: Nancy at July 26, 2008 5:08 PMI guess boy and how about Arran, lovely island, lovely knitting (except the knitting is spelt Aran).
Posted by: Jennyff at July 26, 2008 5:08 PMI go with a little boy, because I won't ever get to use my back up boy's name! Aran Quincy
Posted by: Shannon at July 26, 2008 5:09 PMAnd I disagree with my mother on this one ... from the first photo (before any mention of mysteries) I thought we were welcoming a little baby girl and so that's what I'm running with! Lily Rose :)
Posted by: Nicky at July 26, 2008 5:09 PMGorgeous--and Megan looks wonderful. Congratulations to her and baby for making the journey together safely. My hubby says the baby is a girl so that's my official guess.
My favorite girl name is Ivy, but I am also very fond of boy names for girls. So Allen, Michael, Remi, and Mason all made my girl name list for my last pregnancy.
The boy names from my list last time were Roland, Zander, Owen, Ethan, Aaron, Gunnar, and Daryl. (just in case I guessed wrong...)
Can't wait to hear the results! Yay!! :-)
Posted by: CTJen at July 26, 2008 5:09 PMhas to be a beautiful boy...named .....Henry?
Posted by: Gail at July 26, 2008 5:09 PMA boy named Sue?
No, no, never mind.
A girl named Susannah.
It's a boy. His name? Tamino, as in the opera by Mozart, The Magic Flute.
Posted by: Susanna at July 26, 2008 5:09 PMGirl.
And Mary is a fine and presently unusual name for a girl!
What a load of hair! My babies were blond, but really mostly bald.
I looove those cheeks!!
I'm guessing that it's a boy, and I'm partial to the name Kelson. :-)
Posted by: Kim at July 26, 2008 5:10 PMA girl?? I've had some success with Fionna and so will offer that up. Congratulations!
Posted by: Fionna at July 26, 2008 5:10 PMIt's a boy!! Colin?
By the way, Ahava means love.
I am going to guess boy and say Keegan. I like Aidan too but it is pretty popular right now.
Posted by: AmyP at July 26, 2008 5:11 PMI'm going with girl. I love my husband's grandmother's name: Lelia.
Posted by: Heidi at July 26, 2008 5:11 PMI'm guessing girl that should be named Isla (pronounced eye-luh).
Posted by: Crystal at July 26, 2008 5:11 PMIt's a baby. Other than that I'd need to wait for the next nappy change. I'll take my 50/50 chance and call him Rhys.
Lovely hair - my son had long dark hair too and everyone assumed he was a girl ("hair like that is wasted on a boy")
Posted by: Caroline M at July 26, 2008 5:11 PMA gorgeous boy named Nigel!
Posted by: Kimberly at July 26, 2008 5:12 PMIt's a boy. I have three myself. He looks great in that blue sweater. Please publish the pattern! I like the names Atticus, Henry or George. Or you could chose one of mine: Brennan, Evan or Alexander. You met Alexander in Charlotte :)
Posted by: Teresa at July 26, 2008 5:12 PMI'm thinking . . . boy. Oliver and Nolan are my latest favorite names for boys.
And oh my is that sweater gorgeous.
Posted by: Knelley at July 26, 2008 5:13 PMHe says it's a girl. And he wanted to name the baby Xerxes....or Xerxa since it's a girl =)
Posted by: PostingformyBoyfriend at July 26, 2008 5:13 PMI'll go with boy because I am so in love with that version of the sweater!
Alistair (or my preference Allaster - http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Allaster)
Posted by: Deb at July 26, 2008 5:13 PMAw, I can think of so many lovely unusual girl names but I think this baby looks so much like a boy. And a gorgeous boy, too. (Is there a pink flowered sheet the baby is lying on just to confuse us? hehe)
I like the names Ronan and Garret or Gareth, although if I had been born a boy I would have been named Kevin Vysaeth (as my brother's name was Eddy Visith) and Vysaeth, I believe, means Honorable Merit.
Congratulations and best of health!
Posted by: Claudia at July 26, 2008 5:13 PMThat baby has got to be a boy.
Osher is a great, though unusual, name. It means happiness. I also like Cade, which means sturdy.
Posted by: Amy at July 26, 2008 5:13 PMI reckon it's a boy. Where I live, in the northern isles of Scotland we have a lot of wonderful Nordic names because of the Viking heritage. So I suggest Erlend. Or.if you'd rather go with the Celtic heritage,since Megan is a celtic name, Murray.
Posted by: Anne at July 26, 2008 5:13 PMBoy..
Rowan, or Sawyer, or Gabe or Charlie or Adam...
(my grandsons!)
Posted by: Diane at July 26, 2008 5:13 PMGirl, Fiona. I've always liked the name, but if she's a boy (it's fun to have boys if you can get used to the sound effects that come with them. I have 3)then I'm with those who have gone before me in naming him Carmac (read The Hands of Cormac Joyce by Leonard Wibberly!) or Eamon. I'm guessing any of the Irish names will work if Megan's last name works for her. My neighbor named her boy Soairse (pronounced Seersha). Better check that spelling though, and check it again and again...
Posted by: Monica at July 26, 2008 5:14 PMHow about a boy named Atticus?
Posted by: Carie at July 26, 2008 5:14 PMWow- isn't it funny how you really can't tell when you have NOT been told! You just know we would all be saying things like what a beautiful girl or he's so dashing! Well I guess I have a 50/50 chance- I'll say a boy how about Dante?
HE/SHE is a cutie!
Boy - Stuart
Girl - Constance
I think boy and I love the name Heath.
Posted by: krystal at July 26, 2008 5:15 PMI think she's a beautiful baby girl and I would name her Fiona. P.S. The sweaters are beautiful also!
Posted by: Mitzi at July 26, 2008 5:15 PMI am fond of Quinn. It is Celtic for wise. It can be a girl or a boy name. Congratulations!
Posted by: Linda at July 26, 2008 5:16 PMI vote girl- How does "Solenne" sound for a name? It just rolls off the tongue (Sol-ennnnn) - especially in a French-speaking country.
Posted by: Patricia at July 26, 2008 5:16 PMi think it's a boy named moyshe-leyb (moses the lion, a classic yiddish name)
Posted by: abby at July 26, 2008 5:16 PMI'm going for baby boy named Ellicott.
Posted by: Ashley W at July 26, 2008 5:18 PMBoy Stewart or Stuart.
Posted by: virginia at July 26, 2008 5:18 PMI'll guess that it's a girl! Let's see...a name. I like the Irish name, Aoife, pronounced, ee-fuh. Or something kind of old-fashioned like Louisa or Lydia. Whichever sex, the baby is beautiful all swaddled in handknits! And doesn't Megan look lovely too?
Posted by: Beverly at July 26, 2008 5:19 PMWhat a beautiful baby! I guess at a girl called Amy!
Posted by: Janey at July 26, 2008 5:20 PMShe is such a she, isn't she? In light of current naming trends, she should maybe be called Marylebone Station.
Posted by: Yve at July 26, 2008 5:20 PMBoy. I'm fond of my husband's name -- Alexandro, which was shortened to Sandro (said with a long a) when he grew up in Europe and then switched to Alex here to be a little easier to spell (but his family at home still calls him Sandro).
Also, so much lovely hair! Here's hoping it doesn't fall out like my sister's did. ;)
Posted by: Maren at July 26, 2008 5:20 PMAwww!! C'mon!! You can't tell by their heads. What a gorgeous infant (non-tiny, half-grown one!) this one is, regardless of genitalia. Though my last baby had a head full of amazing black hair and was/is a gorgeous girl, I'm guessing boy, though I have no name inspiration for boys. I like Zachary, since it's my son's name (and was not at all as popular when he was born as it is now, if my college freshmen are any indication), but Aidan sounds beautiful to me, too. (WOW!!! That big and an easy birth. . . even relatively easy is amazing!! My last child--third and most overdue--was 9'5" and I thought I was not going to make the natural childbirth thing. I did, but it was NOT even relatively easy!!)
Posted by: NNY Donna at July 26, 2008 5:20 PMMy favorite boy's name and my grandfather's name was Blase.
Posted by: michele Czekala at July 26, 2008 5:21 PMWith all that hair, it must be a boy.
I say go for a classic name like Bradley
Posted by: knitforneurons at July 26, 2008 5:21 PMgirl--i think ester is having a comeback
Posted by: Pam w at July 26, 2008 5:21 PMA boy named Xander. :)
Posted by: Laura Birek at July 26, 2008 5:21 PMIt's a boy! his name is Mathis!
Posted by: Marie-france at July 26, 2008 5:21 PMWhat a cutie! My youngest is nine years old now, so this baby fix is ever so welcome.
I am guessing boy and would love the name Tristan (my husband wouldn't hear of it when either of our boys were born).
Posted by: Karen at July 26, 2008 5:21 PMOh - a gorgeous GIRL! And my own name is unusual enough that Megan might like it - Reina
Posted by: Reina Tebby at July 26, 2008 5:21 PMA girl. I like the name Josephine.
Posted by: Crystal at July 26, 2008 5:21 PMboy named Rohan
Posted by: jenny at July 26, 2008 5:21 PMGirl! I love the name Amara Hope
Posted by: Sherri at July 26, 2008 5:21 PMCongratulations, what a gorgeous, healthy baby!With all that hair, it must be a boy.
I say go for a classic name like Bradley
Also it's not my actual guess, but I like Lucia for a girl.
Posted by: Maren at July 26, 2008 5:22 PMDefinitely a girl - called Abigail - and she's gorgeous....
Posted by: Lucy at July 26, 2008 5:22 PMA son named Shea. (and now you'll tell me her last name is Muss so we get a Shea Muss).
What a well-done baby, regardless of gender. I picked male simply because he's got a very Black Irish look about him that will be a killer be he he or she when the diaper is removed.
Posted by: Holly at July 26, 2008 5:22 PMthe name?
Rowan.
the gender?
i .think. the.baby's.a.boy.
I'm going to stick with that.
BUT.. the name can go either way;)
I'm guessing a boy. I've got 4 so I like them.
Jack, Jordan, Brennan and Connor.
(4 names instead of one.)
I guess that it is a baby girl and name her Aliana
or if it's a boy, name him Arison.
Posted by: Joy at July 26, 2008 5:23 PMIt's a boy and I think a cool boy name is Jamison.
Posted by: Marty52 at July 26, 2008 5:23 PMA boy, so Jasper for his name.
Posted by: Michelle at July 26, 2008 5:23 PMwhat fun to read all the guesses! I teach gender studies and every year I bring baby pictures of my niece and nephew in, carefully chosen to NOT have pink or blue or other artificial clues. They are always split--there are no measurable or discernable sex differences in infants, other than the obvious (and even then in 1/2000 births....) and the only behavior difference scientists have found is in the pattern of foot flexing behavior. Pity the poor scientists who have to spend their time counting foot flexes and carefully noting which side was flexing rather than cooing and touching and smelling!
Beautiful baby! Congratulations to the momma!
Posted by: Heidi at July 26, 2008 5:23 PMBoy, and I like the name Aidan.
Posted by: tammy at July 26, 2008 5:23 PMA boy? Caliph!
A girl? Aviva :)
I'm voting for "boy" but I actually am voting on the sweaters. I like the cables.
Posted by: Rachel at July 26, 2008 5:23 PMI think he's a boy but in any case in beautiful. Royal is a local name in our area
Posted by: jane at July 26, 2008 5:23 PMgirl. maisie.
Posted by: jen at July 26, 2008 5:24 PM"Morgan Seay" would be my choice.
which could be gender-neutral...
Guessing BOY.
Ok, I'll play. Since this baby looks fabulous in the blue sweater, I'll counter that and assume she's a girl.
And should there be some Greek in her background, or just in the spirit of Mamma Mia, I suggest Marianthe.
Posted by: lanamfeci at July 26, 2008 5:24 PMOo, can't resist taking a shot at this one. It's really, really hard to tell when they're newborn, but I think this is a boy.
I actually don't have any unusual boy names to suggest, but I do have a girl name that Megan could use if I'm wrong or save for the future. I named my daughter Miriel. It's a variation on the French Mireille that we thought would be easier for English-speakers to pronounce. (Also close to Miriam, which my husband didn't quite like!) ;)
Posted by: Silver at July 26, 2008 5:24 PMJust noticed that someone else has said Abigail - so I will change my vote to my daughter's beautiful name - Orla Eowyn
Lucy
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Congratulations! What a handsome young man. Caden is a beautiful name.
Posted by: Karen at July 26, 2008 5:25 PMa boy i think.. i know a young man named jade, and i think it's simply a great name. so i'm donating it to the cause.
Posted by: annie at July 26, 2008 5:25 PMI believe that it's a beautiful boy. I like the name Howe(how). That was my grandfather's name.
Posted by: Sue at July 26, 2008 5:25 PMGirl, named Ava.
Posted by: Emma B at July 26, 2008 5:25 PMI'm thinking boy-human, and offer up:
Wesley (meaning: "west meadow")
Quint (fifth or five)
Spencer (someone who gives, as in provisions)
I think they'll all go well with Megan's last name, and don't offer too many teasing nicknames when he gets older!
Of course, there are more appropriate boy names, too, like Storm, Thunder, or Chaos!
- Meg (not Megan who just gave birth and not Megan who's Stephanie's daughter!)
Posted by: Megpie at July 26, 2008 5:26 PMI'm going to guess a boy-Lucas
Posted by: Kristen at July 26, 2008 5:26 PMDefinitely a boy! Personally, I adore the name Damian, but it does have some negative connections (darn you Omen, for ruining a good name!). Dominic, Quentin, and Anthony are great boy names too.
(Er, sorry, that was definitely more than one name option, but I love names).
Posted by: Shannon at July 26, 2008 5:26 PMIt' a Girl! and I like Luna!
Posted by: sarah at July 26, 2008 5:26 PMgirl...lovely little one either way...I like the name Skye
Posted by: feekoenigin at July 26, 2008 5:26 PMI'm probably looking at a wee baby girl but I keep thinking, "boy." So, maybe "Duncan" or "Tavi"?
Posted by: lesliekk at July 26, 2008 5:26 PMI first thought girl. Ananda.
beautiful baby! how wonderful for all to go smoothly.
Posted by: Isabella at July 26, 2008 5:26 PMGirl; name her Avery
Posted by: Laura at July 26, 2008 5:27 PMI'm guessing boy - and although my son was named/spelt Keiran, the original spelling is Ciaran and I think would be great for a boy or girl!
(okay, so it was painful to come up with boy name for ours 3 years ago, I can't possibly come up with a new one )
A beautiful baby - I love all that hair!! (I had hair just like that as a newborn.)
I'm saying boy. Griffin. Just a gut reaction.
Posted by: anne at July 26, 2008 5:28 PMI'm a newborn nursery nurse, so I "should" be pretty good at guessing sex. I'm thinking it's a boy. I love the name Cameron.
Posted by: Barbara Snyder at July 26, 2008 5:28 PMAck, I can't read all 216 comments thus far. I will guess boy, simply because we have a boy name to spare: Maxwell Xavier. That would have been our baby's name had she been a boy.
(Now let's hope our ultrasound wasn't wrong, because I just gave away the boy name...)
Posted by: amy at July 26, 2008 5:28 PMLiberty for the baby woman. Justice for a baby man.
Posted by: Deb Bennett at July 26, 2008 5:28 PMA girl - call her Niah Rose (pronounced Nigh-ah)
Posted by: Beverly at July 26, 2008 5:29 PMLovely baby boy,
name him Optimus Prime
(this comment is dedicated to C.K)
I guess boy.
Boy names: Finn and Asher are ones that I adore!
Congratulations Megan!
Posted by: Mia at July 26, 2008 5:29 PMI'm saying boy. I have two boys now, so I think I've got the "guess the correct sex" thing down pact. LOL.
Names... Raziel. (It's Jenn who did my June kit pattern's son's middle name he's Jakob Raziel). My boys have Irish names, though not that "unique" - they're Sean Edward and Mackenzie Riley. Yep, very Irish/Scottish for both!
Posted by: Robyn at July 26, 2008 5:29 PMIrena and I are guessing Boy Baby. Name suggestion ~ Ferdinand, from The Story of Ferdinand, the bull who loved flowers and refused to fight. Or, of Ferdinand Magellan fame, if you prefer an adventurer.
Congratulations Megan! Either boy or girl, your baby is beautiful and you look lovingly fabulous. Now comes the fun part!
Posted by: tree at July 26, 2008 5:29 PMA wee lad named Seamus (shay-muss). How cool would that be?
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Posted by: twinsetjan at July 26, 2008 5:29 PMIsn't the pink yarn Quilla? I think that that would be a lovely name for a little girl too...it is such a pleasure to say. Maybe Quilla Noelle (:
Posted by: tracy a. at July 26, 2008 5:30 PMSophie, definitely.
Posted by: guest at July 26, 2008 5:31 PMA boy named Milo...
Posted by: Mary at July 26, 2008 5:31 PMGirl -- Marisol
Posted by: JulieM at July 26, 2008 5:31 PMIt's a girl and her name is Angela Marie.
Once I correctly guessed the name of a wrinkly dog at a fair. I hope that wasn't a fluke!
Posted by: ReddH at July 26, 2008 5:31 PMBoy!!! I like the classics (which are becoming rare) Gregory, Franklin, Oliver, Charles, Edward.
Posted by: Kathy at July 26, 2008 5:31 PMA girl. I think Sana would be a lovely name (East Indian girls' names are very pretty).
Posted by: JanG at July 26, 2008 5:31 PMI'll go with a girl, but either way, how about Robin?
Posted by: Songbird at July 26, 2008 5:32 PMI think it's a girl, and as for names I like Sophie and Nelsie (It's my mom's name -- her father wanted a son to name Nelson Jr, but after the third girl he figured he'd just feminize the name. Luckily for him the fourth child was a son he then got to name Nelson. Heehee)
Posted by: Davy at July 26, 2008 5:33 PMI think it is a girl, and a good name for a girl is Sofia. At least that's what my Elijah would have been called had he turned out to be one.
My most sincere gratulations! The little one is so adorable, and the Mom looks happy. I am glad both are Ok!
Posted by: Juliana at July 26, 2008 5:33 PMGirl...Celeste
Posted by: chessie at July 26, 2008 5:33 PMA boy. I'd name him Elson.
Posted by: cindy at July 26, 2008 5:33 PMI'm guessing a girl and wouldn't Callie be a lovely name?
Posted by: Carrie at July 26, 2008 5:34 PMI think she's a girl, and that she looks like a Siobhan.
Posted by: Marlyn at July 26, 2008 5:34 PMOh! The poor little thing looks a little overwhelmed (but impeccably dressed).
My guess is that it's a boy, and if that's the case, I suggest calling him Nyall (said Nile, not Neil).
Hrm. I vote girl and Judalee.
Posted by: Phoe at July 26, 2008 5:34 PMI am guessing a girl and I do want to suggest my own name of Taylour(like tailor). It works for either sex and i have always thought the U makes it more feminine. She's would make a good Harper too.
Posted by: Taylour at July 26, 2008 5:34 PMI nearly always get the gender wrong but I"ll guess anyway. I guess boy (whatever the gender that blue sweater looks gorgeous on!) I'm a fan of the name Christopher but that's not the least bit unusual so that's no help. Congratulations to Megan, that's one beautiful baby!
Posted by: Julie at July 26, 2008 5:35 PMBoy - Jonathon
Posted by: Jane Wilson at July 26, 2008 5:35 PMthat's a boy. my favorite name that i'll never get to use is Coley.
Posted by: staci at July 26, 2008 5:35 PMI'm guessing boy just because the blue in that sweater looks so great against his (her?) skin.
My DIL likes unusual names, preferably Hawaiian. First daughter is Naia; the one due in August will be Leia Kalise. Dad got to pick the son's name, so he's just boring old Miles. (I like the name, but it's not at all unusual.) Best wishes to Mom and baby!
Posted by: Elisa at July 26, 2008 5:35 PMI'll guess a Boy! Named Marley.
Congrats to Megan!
Boy- Kieran
Posted by: Paige at July 26, 2008 5:36 PMA boy named Seamus?
Posted by: sue at July 26, 2008 5:36 PMWell, personally, I think it looks like a boy with those great big dignified cheeks, but then again, those eyebrows are mighty shapely and feminine.
And neither sweater really cinches the deal, so I'm going with girl, purely because I love the name Ruby.
Posted by: Jenn at July 26, 2008 5:37 PMGirl maybe? All newborns, while quite adorable, are very andogynous with their diaper on.
Here are a couple of fairly unique names,
Emmalen, after a lovely lady I once worked with, and Amelyne, after my niece who, while now living in the States, had the good fortune to be born in Canada.
Posted by: AnneS at July 26, 2008 5:37 PMI bet it's a boy, and I vote for Malcolm!
Posted by: Elizabeth at July 26, 2008 5:37 PMA girl? named Rowan???
Posted by: Laura at July 26, 2008 5:37 PMI'm going to go with girl - just because I'm sitting next to my two week old little girl right now. :) On our short list for her name was Eleanor, which I still love... Congrats on a beautiful baby, whether it turns out to be a boy or a girl!
Posted by: Sarah at July 26, 2008 5:37 PMIt's a boy!
Not sure of an unusual boy name... Cornelius? Methuselah?
Posted by: katie at July 26, 2008 5:37 PMI'm going to say Boy (either was I think the blue is his/her color) Let's go with Josh! :)
Posted by: leah at July 26, 2008 5:37 PMEither way, Congrats Megan! You baby is beautiful! And those sweaters? Love!
Posted by: Julia at July 26, 2008 5:37 PMA boy. Asher.
Posted by: Rachel at July 26, 2008 5:38 PMGirl...look at those chubby cheeks!! How about Evelynn (pronouned EVE-Lynn) or Olivia?
Posted by: Cheryl at July 26, 2008 5:38 PMI'm guessing a girl. We had 2 boys but if we'd had a girl we were going to name her
Olivia Evelyn
Posted by: 5elementknitr at July 26, 2008 5:38 PMa boy... how about Tristan I have only ever taught one of those and he was a doll!
Posted by: BethC at July 26, 2008 5:38 PMI'm leaning towards a boy. Named Oliver. With a solid middle name to lean on in case Oliver is a name kids tease you when you have. I, being named Jessica, have a strong dislike of trendy names, being one of several jessica's in a class all throughout my schooling years (through college even). The mama looks good and happy, congatulations!!
Posted by: Jessica at July 26, 2008 5:38 PMGirl? How about Brooke?
Posted by: Mike at July 26, 2008 5:38 PMI think a boy. How about Graham?
I don't care what gender it is - that kid has fantastic cheeks!
Posted by: stephanie at July 26, 2008 5:39 PMGotta be a boy! Looks great in that blue sweater. I'm liking the name Maurice - a little bit uncommon, but not to the point that people say "what?" and have no idea how to spell it. Besides, Megan begans with an "M" so her child might as well also. By the way, Megan looks pretty darned good for having so recently delivered an almost 10 lb. baby.
Posted by: Marge at July 26, 2008 5:39 PMI'm guessing a boy, though of course it could go either way. What a healthy big baby! Names I've always liked: Rowan (for either boy or girl), Anneke (Ann-a-ka) for a girl, or Beckett for either. Okay, so Beckett is my name and an old family name, so I'm not impartial or anything, but it's been a good name to me. ;)
Posted by: Beckett at July 26, 2008 5:39 PMThe baby wears both sweaters beautifully. He/she obviously has a great deal of personal style.
Posted by: Anne at July 26, 2008 5:40 PMI think it's a boy who should be named Quinn. That's a name that can go either way too. Beautiful babe.
Posted by: Pat at July 26, 2008 5:40 PMI'm gonna go with a boy. For names, how about Asher, Garrett, or Reuben?
Congratulations to Megan and a warm welcome to the new little one!
It's a Boy. Name him Jarek.
Posted by: Eileen at July 26, 2008 5:40 PMI vote for a little girl named Marguerite or Madeline. A huge congrats to Megan!
Posted by: Stacy at July 26, 2008 5:40 PMI'm guessing boy. Zander as a name.
Posted by: Jennifer at July 26, 2008 5:40 PMBoy, Wesley
Posted by: Mary Ann at July 26, 2008 5:41 PMI'm saying boy and chipping in my favourite, slightly off the beaten track boys name, Fabian.
And just for fun, I will suggest a girls name, Jocelyn.
Boy. My all time favorite boy name is Ewan, but that's my son's name and Megan can't have it. ;) How about Rowan? (Works for a girl, too!) BTW, the newest human (and those sweaters!) are gorgeous. Congrats, Megan! :)
Posted by: Heather H at July 26, 2008 5:41 PMgirl! sabrina
Posted by: audrey at July 26, 2008 5:41 PMI'd say a boy...
Eamon
I think it is a boy (very cute) I have 2 friends that named their children the same name but they were different sexes. The name was Tristan. Loved the name.
Posted by: kkkkatie at July 26, 2008 5:42 PMI say its a girl -- how about Rhiannon?
Congrats to Megan, either way the baby is beautiful!!
Posted by: Jen R at July 26, 2008 5:42 PMThe boy pictures seem more "right" to me, somehow, so I'll say that he's a lovely little boy and his name should be something classic and unusual, but not too strange that it will give him trouble later (says the girl named Jena, pronounced "Geena").
My vote is for either Cormac or Ciaran as a first name, with a family name for the middle name - perhaps his father's first name or mother's maiden name.
I am going with a boy. A boy named Tycho. Someone knit that kid a moose. (Google the name, add Brahe).
Posted by: Tasha at July 26, 2008 5:43 PMCongratulations to Megan. How about a girl named Karina? I think that regardless of the gender, the middle name was either Stephen or Stephanie.
; )
Gorgeous baby knits!
Posted by: Jennifer at July 26, 2008 5:43 PMI am going with a boy. A boy named Tycho. Someone knit that kid a moose. (Google the name, add Brahe).
Posted by: Tasha at July 26, 2008 5:44 PMWell, I'm just glad it's a healthy baby! Whatever it is, it's beautiful and entirely too squishable. But, I'm always partial to girl babies, so I'm going to suggest Emalyn (pronounce em-ah-lynn). It's going to be my girl's name (whenever I find male DNA I'm ready to mix mine with), but I'm sure my Emalyn will think it's cool to know of someone else with her name!
Posted by: Jaime at July 26, 2008 5:44 PMI'm thinking it's a girl...cause didn't Megan have a boy's name all picked out?
One of my favourite names is Moya...it means many different things in many different cultures, but my person favourite meaning is the Portuguese one: Breath of Life
Posted by: Kim at July 26, 2008 5:44 PMI'm thinking it's a girl...cause didn't Megan have a boy's name all picked out?
One of my favourite names is Moya...it means many different things in many different cultures, but my person favourite meaning is the Portuguese one: Breath of Life
Posted by: Kim at July 26, 2008 5:44 PMDefinitely a girl! How about Misti Lynn, or Zhiana Annebelle? Such a sweet baby! The sweaters look amazing! Congrats to Mom and Baby :)
Posted by: Dana at July 26, 2008 5:44 PMgirl - Hayden
Posted by: sherral at July 26, 2008 5:45 PMA boy named Noble!
Posted by: Lisa at July 26, 2008 5:45 PMWhat a beautiful babe- a boy, I think. I love the name Gabriel.
Posted by: Dawn at July 26, 2008 5:45 PMHow about Benjamin Jeremiah for a boy or
Gianna Grace for a girl?
Boy! Mostly because I love how that second sweater looks on him/her with his/her dark hair. Named Carsten.
Posted by: MicheleLB at July 26, 2008 5:45 PMBlessings to all...I am going to say "girl" and I think she should be Daphne - there are just enough of us that we rarely meet another. (But just in case he's a boy, I've always liked Kellen)
Posted by: Daphne at July 26, 2008 5:45 PMBoy - Spencer or Maxwell
Posted by: Donna at July 26, 2008 5:45 PMI'd say girl, based on the floral print behind her in the second picture. Josephine or Annabelle (or both!)
Posted by: Janel at July 26, 2008 5:46 PMGirl and how about Merina, as in Merino wool?
Posted by: Dianne at July 26, 2008 5:46 PMThose are some chubby newborn cheeks there!
I think he is a boy and we all over here vote for the name Finnian because it sounds great and even has a great nickname: Finn.
Posted by: robyn at July 26, 2008 5:46 PMTo me, that baby gives of a "Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails" vibe,so I am guessing that she had a Boucing Baby Boy.
I have a nephew named Owen -- who is nicknamed "Baby O" and "Oh"ie, so hjave become partial to that name lately (I have other nephews, but Baby O makes me grin when I say it, so , right now, his is the name I prefer).
I suggest Owen O'Brien (if it sounds nice with Meagan's surname). The rolling O's are a nice sound.
Posted by: Heddy at July 26, 2008 5:46 PM(even though Moya is often listed as a girl's name, the only actual human i know named Moya is the most amazing boy-child)
Posted by: kim at July 26, 2008 5:46 PMI recommend Penelope for a girl and Garreth for a boy.
I can't honestly tell what the child is, apart from chubby and sleepy!
Posted by: Sarah at July 26, 2008 5:47 PMI'm going with boy. And Megan sounds like a nice Celtic name, so how about Quilan (means "a cub")?
Posted by: Marcia at July 26, 2008 5:47 PMBoy......name Clayton BEAUTIFUL
I'm saying BOY...and suggesting my favorite boy name of all time, David. (S/he is absolutely gorgeous, either way! Way to go Megan!)
Posted by: violet at July 26, 2008 5:47 PMA boy, definitely. Good names are Robbie and Alastair - I know, cos that's what my boys are called!
Posted by: Tricia at July 26, 2008 5:47 PMWhat a beautiful baby. Looks like a Jonathan to me.
Posted by: susu at July 26, 2008 5:48 PMI'm guessing BOY. How about the name Claude?
Love the sweaters!
Posted by: KatherineR at July 26, 2008 5:48 PMgirl!
and I say either Mariel or Ginevra.
p.s. Congratulations Megan!
Posted by: Abigail at July 26, 2008 5:49 PMa girl, Margot
Posted by: Michelle at July 26, 2008 5:49 PMI thinks it's a girl!! How about Matilda?
Posted by: Carole at July 26, 2008 5:49 PMI think she's a girl. Dunno why.
I've always loved the name Lillian.
Girl, named Louisa (you can call her Lulu if you want to) :-)
Posted by: april at July 26, 2008 5:49 PMIts so hard to tell but I'll guess girl.
I'm also a Megan. My kids are Amara, Greyson, and Ivy.
I also love the name Eden for a girl but it rhymes with our last name so its a no-go.
Congratulations!
Posted by: Megan at July 26, 2008 5:49 PMI think the new baby is a boy named Ewan.
Posted by: Anne Green at July 26, 2008 5:50 PMCall her Peony. It's my favorite flower.
Posted by: Linda at July 26, 2008 5:50 PMHe's a boy!! I would go with Samuel or Aiden. He looks like a Sam!
Posted by: stephanie at July 26, 2008 5:51 PMBaby Boy - David or Angus
Posted by: Kathleen at July 26, 2008 5:52 PMI was born with a full head of black hair and I'm a dirty blonde now - I think she's a girl and I vote for Mae Pearl (my friend's daughter, and I love it!)
Posted by: Amy O' at July 26, 2008 5:52 PMBoy?
Ira Milton
I'm betting on a boy. I love the name Concetto prounounced conchetto. Hugs to both.
Posted by: Clea at July 26, 2008 5:52 PMI think it's a girl, and I love the names Annelise, Margot, and Sadie.
Posted by: Jasmine at July 26, 2008 5:52 PMI'm guessing boy. What about Cruz or Leto. Leto is our little guy's middle name. It's from the Dune series. It means he who is always happy in Latin
Posted by: Lorajean at July 26, 2008 5:52 PMMy guess is girl, with Hayden for a name.
Posted by: mick at July 26, 2008 5:52 PMGIRL!
Finn, Mairi (pronounced either 'Maddy' or Mar-i'), Faren, Coralie, Violet, Barrett, Bell, Collette, Aoife (EE-fa), Ariane, Soleil, Clare
I have a rather long baby name list--but only for girls, because I am quite like you Stephanie, in that I hope first for health, and second for a girl!
((s)he looks like a Faren, or a Finn to me!)
Posted by: Heather MacDonald at July 26, 2008 5:53 PMA lovely girl - how about Esme I've always loved that. Congrats aren't babies wonderful.
Posted by: Regan at July 26, 2008 5:53 PMBoy - Phoenix
Posted by: Desiree at July 26, 2008 5:53 PMoooo what a sweetie! I think girl and a name I like is Rio.
Spanish for river..which could work either way ;)
Posted by: harpyr at July 26, 2008 5:53 PMCongratulations Megan and family! I vote girl. As for the name, what about Barrett (rhymes with carrot); that is my mother's name and I've never met anyone else with it. Not to mention my mom is one of the best mothers I know. :)
Posted by: Sarah at July 26, 2008 5:54 PMI say it's a girl named Morgan. Not so unusual but it would be Mother Megan and Daughter Morgan. The name could also work for a boy. I do have to agree with Ellen @ 5:02 that Judith is an unusual name since it is mine and I rarely hear of babies' being named that in the last 30+ years.
Posted by: Judy at July 26, 2008 5:54 PMBoy. Equinox?
Posted by: WonderlandAnn at July 26, 2008 5:55 PMCongratulations to all in Megan's family.What a beautiful baby,I especially like the chubby cheeks. I think this baby is a girl and a lovely name would be soleil. Lorraine.
Posted by: lorraine at July 26, 2008 5:55 PMBoy, and I always loved my old co-workers's name, Torrin.
Posted by: Ariel at July 26, 2008 5:55 PMAshford.
(She's a girl, and that name would work either way much better than, say, Rick Reeves.)
It think he's a boy! And he/she is beautiful! I'm going to suggest my dad's name, his first and middle, only because they're really unusual, but very cool. Therefore call him Manly, Sheppard (Shep for short), or Manly Sheppard.
Posted by: Natalie at July 26, 2008 5:56 PMMethinks boy also. How about Quinn?
Posted by: carrie at July 26, 2008 5:56 PMWhat a cutie! Whatever her name is I hope that it is spelled the way it is pronounced and easy for children to write and say. (I'm a kindergarten teacher!)
Posted by: Bonnie at July 26, 2008 5:56 PMI think it's a boy...and if we're going for unusual names, how about Sebjorn?
Posted by: cabingirl at July 26, 2008 5:56 PMI am guessing boy (but if it's a girl, future-older-girl, don't be sad because it's impossible to tell with all brand new babies). Normally I am only in favor of totally standard names. Having what was a non-standard name for a girl when I was little (Sydney), I am predisposed to think only of the suffering imposed by a unique name and the thrill denied one of finding a tiny license plate bearing your moniker. But then I ran across the name "Cadogan West" in a Sherlock Homes story the other day and ever since then I've been rolling it around on my tongue. Cadogan. It's Welsh and means "battle glory and honor." I prefer to think that in this day and age one could understand "battle" to be a metaphor, as in politics or law or even medicine (perhaps he will win the battle against some disease by finding the cure). But I do like the way it feels to say it. And if you're really interested in a unique name, there don't appear to be any standard nicknames available either. Caddy? Cado? Dogan? Anyway, he (or she, if I'm wrong!) is beautiful! Congratulations!! :D
Posted by: Sydney at July 26, 2008 5:56 PMLooks like a girl to me - what a healthy, chubby newborn! Gender doesn't matter so much as a healthy baby and happy mom. How about Amelia? Congratulations to all!
Posted by: Lynn at July 26, 2008 5:56 PMI say girl, but really regardless, that is one BEAUTIFUL baby!!! Oh and a name? Amelia. That is my little girls name and I love it :)
Posted by: Kim at July 26, 2008 5:57 PMBoy
Bragi (from Norse Mythology)
or
Baldur (ditto but easier to pronounce)
Och, this wee one's name is Nory, for a little girl. I have recently listened to the audio book series by Patricia Reilly Giff and she looks like a Nory to me! Condgratulations, Megan!
Posted by: Cindy at July 26, 2008 5:58 PMI have newborn twins (9 weeks old) named Seda and Kai, g and b respectively.
How about Indigo or Jasper?
I think GIRL.
Posted by: Amanda at July 26, 2008 5:58 PMWhile I know that it's IMPOSSIBLE to sex a baby by looking at it's face...
I'm guessing male. Name him Laszlo.
Posted by: j00licious at July 26, 2008 5:58 PMIt's a girl! Names, um, I'm terrible at naming things, but I'll give it a shot. Kessa.
Posted by: Emily at July 26, 2008 5:58 PMGirl! Name...Emerson.
Posted by: Julie at July 26, 2008 5:59 PMObviously she should be a girl (even if she's not) and she should be named Quiara.
Glad I could solve that for you. ^_~
Posted by: Quiara at July 26, 2008 5:59 PMHow beautiful...I can't wait, my daughter is due with her second in December. I am going to give you a girls name that the more you say it the more you love it....Cally Lilly...and the sweaters are just awesome.
Posted by: NJJK at July 26, 2008 5:59 PMGirl, and I suggest the name "Susan." It's not top of the popularity charts, and it isn't trendy, but it's a good strong name (both my mother and I have it). :)
Posted by: Laiane at July 26, 2008 5:59 PMI'm thinking he's a wee boy, and having a predilection for Isirh names would go with the name Barry.
If I'm not correct, and she's a wee girl, I'd go for the name Caiohme, pronounced Quee-va. I met an Irish journaller with that name, and have loved it ever since.
Congratulations, happiness and good health to the new wee babe, whatever her/his gender may be, and to Megan and her family too!
Posted by: Amanda Page at July 26, 2008 6:00 PMGirl...Eva
Love the sweaters...they are so sweet, as well as the baby in them!
Posted by: Kounting Sheep at July 26, 2008 6:00 PMA Boy! I'm old-fashioned - how about Warren? Or pick a color for a name - when a friend of mine was pregnant, she and her husband couldn't decide on a Christian name (my friend's background) or a Muslim name (her husband's). So they picked colors instead. Their girl is named Teal (and she's now a beautiful 24 year old!).
Posted by: Sarah at July 26, 2008 6:00 PMMy husband and I guess it's a girl (although he said "boy" on the first picture, and then "girl" for the rest of them!). And we think her name should be... Purl!
Posted by: Elizabeth in Apex, NC at July 26, 2008 6:01 PMoh i think it's a little girl baby. I love the name Esme for a girl.
Posted by: gaile at July 26, 2008 6:01 PMI say a girl, named Jude. (My husband wouldn't let me name our girl that, so we got Katie.)
Posted by: Melanie at July 26, 2008 6:02 PMI vote boy - and he is darling!
Name: Noah, John, Michael - any combination
A Girl! How about Ember for a name? I know a very cute little girl from the library I used to work at with that name.
Posted by: Alison K at July 26, 2008 6:03 PMA boy, I think. Name? How about Rowan...
Posted by: stasia at July 26, 2008 6:03 PMA boy named Asher (which means Happy and Blessed, which this baby is), which can be shortened to Ash, which is a way cool reference to Bruce Campbell.
Posted by: libbilu at July 26, 2008 6:03 PMThat is a baby boy, no doubt about it! I like the name Christopher, but that's not unusual... Xavier, Ashley (it really IS a boy name!), Ashur, Arthur.
Posted by: Becky at July 26, 2008 6:03 PMI'm gonna go with girl baby, but my vote for the name is River no matter what the gender. Actually, for a little boy I quite like "River Ellison." Either way I want to squish those little cheeks!
Posted by: Erin at July 26, 2008 6:03 PMboy.
Maxwell __grandfather's name__ last name.
I cheated and looked up her last name on the internet.
First name that came to mind when seeing that baby's face was Avery, but that don't go so well.
Mazel Tov
Posted by: gmp at July 26, 2008 6:04 PMhmmm...50% chance either way. I'll go with girl, but the name could do either. How about Thyme? (sounds like "time", so megan could be the mother of Thyme (which is also a type of thyme)
Posted by: Sam at July 26, 2008 6:05 PMI think it looks ridiculously cute in the baby yours sweater and am therefore inclined to have to say it is a boy. Now I know this name is outrageously simple but I have always liked the name Patrick. And becuase it looks like a boy and is dark haired it could be among the dark irish with a name like patrick, wich makes me think tha baby is magical.
Posted by: Jem at July 26, 2008 6:05 PM...But if it is a girl the name I have picked out for my potential baby girl is Lacey. I love that name!
Posted by: Becky at July 26, 2008 6:05 PMWhat a beautiful little human! Our great-great grandmother was named- Nicolena. So if our little human is a daughter of Eve- that's a fitting name for so beautiful a child.
Posted by: Margo Bredeson at July 26, 2008 6:06 PMWhat a beautiful little human! Our great-great grandmother was named- Nicolena. So if our little human is a daughter of Eve- that's a fitting name for so beautiful a child.
Posted by: Margo Bredeson at July 26, 2008 6:06 PMGirl - Zinnia
Posted by: mommykate at July 26, 2008 6:06 PMI think it's a boy. Liam. Congratulations to Megan.
Posted by: Yolande in NB at July 26, 2008 6:06 PMI think boy and name him Grey, but I don't have last name to make sure it works, so it's a stab in the dark there.
Posted by: Cindy at July 26, 2008 6:06 PMMegan's got herself a little boy there (I think) and she should name him Karsten (not so common in North America, but far from unknown in Germany...).
Posted by: Sarah B. at July 26, 2008 6:06 PMThat's a little boy, I think.
Unusual names? Hrm... let's go Shakespeare. Tybalt. She can call him Ty.
Posted by: Liz S at July 26, 2008 6:07 PMI'm guessing it's a boy, what about Adian.... right or wrong, what a beautiful baby!Best wishes for a healthy,happy life.....Wendy
Posted by: redsoxgal at July 26, 2008 6:07 PMWhat a beautiful baby!! My guess is a girl, and I love the old fashioned but soo sweet name of Rose.
Posted by: Julie at July 26, 2008 6:07 PMoh how fun! we are playing this same game in our house tonight, as we are going to dinner with our close friends who are newly pregnant (in their forties!) with their first.
i'm guessing the baby is a girl, and her name should be Lily (because it's pretty) Elizabeth ( for EZ)
Posted by: joyce at July 26, 2008 6:07 PMTotally think this is a girl-child, although my name is gender-neutral.
Dakotah, nick-name of Codi or Cody
Girl: Dakotah Dawn
Boy: Dakotah Drake
Either way, s/he's gorgeous!
Posted by: karen w at July 26, 2008 6:07 PMI'm gonna guess girl. I've always loved the names Adelaide, Mara, Lydia, Elinor, and Beatrice. That baby is bee-u-tee-full - a real chubby bubby!
Posted by: Nadine at July 26, 2008 6:08 PMI think it's a boy!
I particularly like Joel, or Jael (which can be for either a boy or a girl) in case she dislikes the religious connotations that go with Joel.
Sure looks like a boy to me. I go for the good old names - how about David?
Posted by: Thelma at July 26, 2008 6:09 PMGirl. What about Nur? I think it means light in arabic.
Congrats!
I'm going to guess GIRL, and suggest the name Evelyn.
Posted by: susie at July 26, 2008 6:10 PMI think it's a boy baby. I suggest the name Castle. It was suggested for my baby boy but we couldn't make it work with our last name! Congrats and all the best to you.
Posted by: Jen at July 26, 2008 6:10 PMI think it's a girl, and I've always loved the name Birdie, after my great grandmother.
Posted by: Jenn C. at July 26, 2008 6:10 PMI'm guessing boy, but have no good reason. Gabe or Noah, despite the numerous ark toys he'll receive. Mazel tov!
I reckon a girl and love the name Alice.
Posted by: Laura at July 26, 2008 6:10 PMThat's a boy! And his name should be a good sturdy one: Michael.
Posted by: Mary at July 26, 2008 6:10 PMAn absolutely beautiful boy! And I love the name Cayden.
Posted by: mommyleek at July 26, 2008 6:10 PMWe're a household of girls, so I'm guessing a girl! We happen to love our two names - Gillian and Tanith - so I'll happily pass them along.
Posted by: Kristin at July 26, 2008 6:11 PMGirl. She looks like a Leilani with all that dark hair.
Posted by: Mokihana at July 26, 2008 6:11 PMI'm going to say boy, name: Kensey
Posted by: Emmjae at July 26, 2008 6:11 PMCongratulations to Megan!
I'm guessing the baby is a boy. As for a name I say Edison.
That baby is HUGE. It's gotta be a boy. Bryce.
Posted by: Shannon at July 26, 2008 6:12 PMHmm This is so tough, I always sucked at guessing genders. Let's go with boy, and I always loved the name Kane.
Posted by: Laura at July 26, 2008 6:12 PMIt's a boy named Superkalafridgeulisticexpialodocious
Posted by: Matthew Brown at July 26, 2008 6:12 PMCongratulations, Megan! BTW, am I the only one reading these names with the urge to click "agree" and "disagree"?
Posted by: Melanie at July 26, 2008 6:12 PMI'm thinking boy, and I'd recommend Gabriel.
Of course, I had a nine-and-a-half pounder just two months ago whom I named Gabriel, so I'm rather biased . . .
Posted by: Rachel at July 26, 2008 6:12 PMDefinitely a boy ! name : Sebastion !
And he is handsome !
Kim O
I think it's a boy! I suggest Keenan as the name. I know a wonderful Keenan!
Posted by: kgmama at July 26, 2008 6:13 PMInstinct says boy Isaac is what we've always thought we would name a boy, if we had one.
If he is a she, Megan (oLK) could use the name we used earlier in the year: Dorothy. They can bring it back into fashion together.
FWIW, old fashioned names are rather in I hear. Our Dorothy has cousins named Adeline and Evelyn, also born this year.
He or she, Megan has a beautiful baby! Congratulations to them both.
Posted by: SaraJoan at July 26, 2008 6:14 PMgirl - Rowan
(I thought about Smooshy as in Dream in Color, but Rowan seems better for the future playground set)
Posted by: karen at July 26, 2008 6:14 PMCongratulations on the safe arrival of...
baby girl Airini (means 'peace')
Health and happiness to her.
Or Megan could always look for inspiration here:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/6/story.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10523288
Posted by: Amber at July 26, 2008 6:14 PMGirl . . .
Magdalena - my paternal grandmother's name
or
Marjorie - my mom's name
I'm thinking it's a girl. I like the name Teagan. The girl's name Teagan \te(a)-gan\ is pronounced TEE-gan. It is of Irish origin, and its meaning is "good-looking". Surname. I've also seen the name used for a boy.
Posted by: Kristen at July 26, 2008 6:14 PMA boy named Aiden! What a beautiful baby!!
Posted by: Margot C. at July 26, 2008 6:14 PMThat beautiful baby looks like a little man to me. I've always loved the name Xavier. Rhys is a nice name too.
Posted by: Kristin at July 26, 2008 6:14 PMMale-Seamus (promounced shame-us). I love the name. And what a beautiful baby!
Posted by: Linda Doggett at July 26, 2008 6:15 PMI think BOY...Noble.
Posted by: cici at July 26, 2008 6:15 PMI'm guessing it's a boy and I suggest the name "Darren." (If it's a girl, I suggest "Anouk.")
Posted by: Jessi C. at July 26, 2008 6:15 PMIt's a boy! Name him Joel.
Posted by: Amber at July 26, 2008 6:15 PMI am going to guess a boy and offer the name Diarmuid. Odd enough?
Posted by: thatlaurie at July 26, 2008 6:15 PMMy Jane looked a lot like that when she was freshly minted, so I vote girl. For names, I like Iris.
Posted by: Joelle Dodge at July 26, 2008 6:15 PMBack again (posted at 6:04)
showed my bf the picks and he agrees boy.
Then he harangued me to give him the address, so that he could suggest:
Quinfaarb! "Works for both!" - he says.
my ovaries are cowering in fear as I type this.
Posted by: gmp at July 26, 2008 6:16 PMOh how wonderful that the baby has arrived! Congratulations to Megan (that was a lot of work) and hello to the new baby.
So hard to tell gender, but I'm thinking that looks like a boy. My personal favourite for something unusual is Merrick. For something more classic, what about Owen. Actually they even go together, but check initials and such because if baby's last name is "Brown" that's not going to work.
Welcome to the world little one, it's a great place out here with a whole lot of knitters who love you.
Hmmmm. Going to go with boy, and offer Duncan.
Posted by: Libby at July 26, 2008 6:17 PMBoy - I'm thinking. How about Jake for a manly name?
Posted by: Sheila Mayhew at July 26, 2008 6:17 PMA boy. Elliot (and if its a Girl - Ellyette)
What a beautiful baby...
wow I can't tell if it's a boy or girl.. but I'm going to say a girl..
Arwen Elizabeth
Posted by: pixie at July 26, 2008 6:18 PMI'm going to say it's a boy, and my name suggestion is Alarick. It means "noble leader".
I thought this a good name for my family, as our surname appears to mean "little noble".
Posted by: Megan (not the daughter, nor the mother) at July 26, 2008 6:18 PMGirl and I say Emmaline is a good name...
Posted by: Mel at July 26, 2008 6:18 PMI'm voting girl and Eleanor, since that is what my sweet niece is named.
Posted by: Becca at July 26, 2008 6:18 PMIt's a boy! I would choose the name Liam.
Posted by: Margie at July 26, 2008 6:19 PMGirl! Name her Cecelia!
Posted by: Cece at July 26, 2008 6:19 PMBoy...a handsome one at that! And for a name...him...Raegen. But he looks like he could be a Thomas as well.
Posted by: wendy at July 26, 2008 6:20 PMHmmm. Well I'm going to guess boy. McKinley is a great name - or Kinsley. If my last child had been a girl we would have named her Kinsley Dane. And I think it would also make a great boy's name.
(My last child was a boy and is named Kernighan Pike after two computer guys who pretty much wrote the book [literally] on Unix). But Megan can't have that name. :-)
Posted by: Stacy M at July 26, 2008 6:21 PMI think baby is a girl! I like the name Sabra.. or Anastasia.
Posted by: Monica at July 26, 2008 6:21 PMI'll say a girl named Caillean because I'd love to have a girl named Caileean. God I wish I had her/his hair. What a beauty! Congrats Megan and thanks for letting all of us enjoy this with you!
Posted by: Susan at July 26, 2008 6:21 PMI think a girl, and she should be an Eithne.
Either way, he or she is beautiful!
Posted by: ccr in MA at July 26, 2008 6:21 PMI'll say a girl named Caillean because I'd love to have a girl named Caileean. God I wish I had her/his hair. What a beauty! Congrats Megan and thanks for letting all of us enjoy this with you!
Posted by: Susan at July 26, 2008 6:21 PMI bekieve the child is a boyand a beautiful one at that! Congragulations, Megan
Posted by: kathryn sigman at July 26, 2008 6:21 PMI believe the child is a boy and a beautiful one at that! Congragulations, Megan
Posted by: kathryn sigman at July 26, 2008 6:21 PMWelcome to the world!
I guess a boy and suggest the name Burrel.
Posted by: Yosemiteelp at July 26, 2008 6:22 PMBoy. Umm, maybe...Riley?
Posted by: Ellen at July 26, 2008 6:22 PMBoy, I'd go with the name Ethan.
Posted by: knittingkel at July 26, 2008 6:22 PMBoy oh boy! If he were "baby mine," I'd name him Clement.
Posted by: NewarkKnitter at July 26, 2008 6:23 PMWell, I'm all about name meanings and I love my daughters' classic names of Alexis (the oldest and the "protector/helper/defender" that her name means) and Gloria (who is every bit as praiseful and exuberant as her name suggests).
That said, my official gender guess is boy. Because I think the baby looks great in blue and that's what I'm having (after 10 ultrasounds, an MRI and fetoscopic surgery, it was sort of hard not to know). My boy is going to be Levi, another not-too-often-used classic name meaning "attached".
Posted by: Charissa at July 26, 2008 6:23 PMGirl.......Rhiannon
Posted by: judy at July 26, 2008 6:23 PMI think it's a boy, but then again, I have zero experience with babies. :D
I would totally call a kid, boy or girl, Pilot. Or possibly Tesla. (Abigail is still probably my favourite name ever, though.)
Posted by: Sarianna at July 26, 2008 6:24 PMback again. Another name (if its a girl) is Annabellee (like in the poem)
Posted by: sam at July 26, 2008 6:25 PM"And he shall be Levon, and he shall be a good man!"
Posted by: Becky at July 26, 2008 6:25 PMMy guess is that this cutie is a girl, and my choice of name is Layla.
Congrats to Megan!!
Posted by: Robin at July 26, 2008 6:26 PMI'm guessing it's a girl, and my favorite unique girl name is Caledonia, which is basically the Latin name for Scotland. (I'd call her Callie.)
Posted by: Amanda at July 26, 2008 6:26 PMWhat a handsome little man! I believe he looks like a Skyler.
Posted by: Jennifer at July 26, 2008 6:26 PMI think the baby is a boy.
I would go with... Malik. It's an Arabic name meaning "king."
Posted by: Convivialiddell at July 26, 2008 6:27 PMGirl.............. My Aunt's name and my middle name is lovely and unusual ......Vernelle
Posted by: Christine Vernelle at July 26, 2008 6:27 PMBoy... how about Alden? I just met a cute little boy named Pavel the other day... :)
Posted by: Anna Ironside at July 26, 2008 6:28 PMBeautiful bouncing baby BOY! A big, strong boy deserves a strong name like David.
Posted by: Nora Garza at July 26, 2008 6:28 PMA beautiful baby girl named Quinn!
Posted by: Andrea at July 26, 2008 6:29 PMI think it's a girl. I would suggest the name we gave my daughter, Iris.
Posted by: Amy in Madison at July 26, 2008 6:29 PMI think it's a boy baby, and I would name him Jonathan. Or Jacob. Were he mine.
Posted by: Cindy at July 26, 2008 6:29 PMI'm guessing 'tis a wee laddie. For a name... Max.
Posted by: Karen E. at July 26, 2008 6:30 PMGirl: how about Morgan? It means sea warrior.
Baby gender is one of those things that seems so obvious--once you know.
Posted by: Lisa at July 26, 2008 6:30 PMIf the darling is female? I suggest Athena the weaver goddess of the Greeks or Artemis the goddess of hearth and home which seems somewhat to incorporate knitting. Best wish for the continuing good health of mama and baby
Posted by: Melissa at July 26, 2008 6:30 PMCongratulations Megan and all!
My guess is a boy.
My favourite name for a boy is Jack.
Rowan?....
Posted by: Erin B at July 26, 2008 6:31 PMI am guessing a girl. Kelyn Rae is a pretty one to me. Best wishes to the new Mommy and baby!
Posted by: Donna McDevitt at July 26, 2008 6:31 PMI would definitely name her Desiree! Its done well for me all my life and will probably help me win this competition, wink wink!
Posted by: Desiree Scales at July 26, 2008 6:31 PMI'm guessing boy.... Of which I am horrid at names. I love Olivia and Octavia if I'm wrong, though.
Posted by: Susan at July 26, 2008 6:32 PMI'm guessing boy. For a name I would say Roman.
Posted by: Beth at July 26, 2008 6:32 PMWhat a precious wee one! I think Megan outfoxed you and she should name the wee lad, Seamus. Don't know if her name is reflective of her heritage, but Seamus is a good strong name and goes with his sweater, if not his heritage. Blessings on them all.
Posted by: Robby at July 26, 2008 6:33 PMGirl - Marissa
Posted by: Tina at July 26, 2008 6:33 PMI'm guessing a boy and suggesting "Aidan." Beautiful baby, regardless of gender. Congratulations!!!!
Posted by: Kayten at July 26, 2008 6:33 PMI'm gonna go with BOY just b/c I love the color of that blue sweater. There's really no way to tell - !
Wilkes? Although that'd work for a girl too.
He or she is just plain stunning.
Posted by: Sara at July 26, 2008 6:34 PMI vote boy. And name him Sage.
(but then, if she's a girl, you could still name her Sage, cuz that's my name and I'm female)
Posted by: sage at July 26, 2008 6:34 PMI think its a boy! Elias/Eli is a great name :)
So is Wyatt and so is Charlie!
That's a boy and I think he should be named Asher.
Posted by: Catherine Harrison at July 26, 2008 6:34 PMI am going to guess she's a girl, and I like the name Marina.
Posted by: Laura at July 26, 2008 6:35 PMi'm guessing a girl and suggesting delaney (a personal favorite of mine!!)
Posted by: rexann at July 26, 2008 6:35 PMBoy,Jaren or Colin
Posted by: Meredith at July 26, 2008 6:35 PMI hope it is a boy she can name Seth Gabriel, just like my son. Not too uncommon and not overused.
Posted by: Judy in Indiana at July 26, 2008 6:35 PMIt's a girl Nevaeh, which really is Heaven.
Posted by: Gail at July 26, 2008 6:36 PMShe looks like a girl to me. And I like the only girl name I picked Gabrielle Veronica.
Posted by: Lisa Stichweh at July 26, 2008 6:36 PMA Boy!
Kaleb
Boy...Simon.
Posted by: cutehair at July 26, 2008 6:36 PMWhat about Finnegan... Finn for short!?
Posted by: Becca at July 26, 2008 6:36 PMI am guessing a boy, and I propose Dalmat, meaning sheep: http://www.20000-names.com/male_d_names.htm
If I am wrong and she is a girl, you can always go with Dibe which is Navajo for sheep: http://www.unique-baby-name.com/native_american_girl_names.htm
In general, I propose a sheep name.
Posted by: Barbara at July 26, 2008 6:36 PMThat's a BOY! And look at those lovely cheeks to nibble on. Tristan!
Posted by: Bonnita at July 26, 2008 6:36 PMI think it is a boy. What about Finnegan... Finn for short!?
Posted by: Becca at July 26, 2008 6:37 PMA beautiful baby boy. Jackson, Milo or Issac
Posted by: Jane at July 26, 2008 6:37 PMBoy? I like the name Rand.
Posted by: laurie in victoria at July 26, 2008 6:38 PMA girl- Keavy!
Posted by: Rebecca at July 26, 2008 6:38 PMI'm guessing a BOY! How about Benovin?
Posted by: CoursesAndWales at July 26, 2008 6:40 PMboy? Shilah.
Posted by: Dawn at July 26, 2008 6:40 PMGirl - Eden
Posted by: Catherine at July 26, 2008 6:41 PMI'm going to suggest Aubrey for unusual and Ruth for traditional...
Posted by: liz at July 26, 2008 6:42 PMTristan Joseph to be precise!
Congrats!
Well, since most people are guessing boy, i will guess girl and I like Rosalinda Jayne.
However if it is a boy, please do not name him Rosalinda.
I think this is the only time in a human's life that you can guess at their gender and not totally insult them.
I think it is a boy baby, and for a name I say Ajax. Someone has to take me up on that name.
Posted by: Krista at July 26, 2008 6:43 PMI say boy baby definitely. So precious!
Posted by: Sarah at July 26, 2008 6:43 PMThe temptation is to say "boy" because of the bouncing size. But that would just be silly, seeing as I have been the equal-opportunity producer of large baby girls and boys (2 and 2) in my day.
So I'll say GIRL, and call her Erica Jayne.
Posted by: Denise L. at July 26, 2008 6:43 PMI think a girl - Keira or Honah-Lee
Posted by: Donna at July 26, 2008 6:44 PMA boy. I'm partial to Edwin.
Posted by: Colleen at July 26, 2008 6:44 PMLook at those chipmunk cheeks! What a cutie!
That said: Boy. And I've always loved the name Thaddeus for a boy, especially since, while it's unusual in its long form, he can be called Tad or Ted or Teddy at school to avoid being teased for having a different-sounding name.
Note to Megan, from someone with a surprisingly hard-to-pronounce name: DON'T GIVE HIM TOO WEIRD A NAME!
For more info: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/11/science/11tier.html
Posted by: Alisa at July 26, 2008 6:44 PMNathan. A boy!
Posted by: Leah at July 26, 2008 6:44 PMA girl child, me thinks. I'm terrible with names so I'll leave that to you all. :)
Posted by: Mary at July 26, 2008 6:45 PMa perfectly beautiful baby in the fullest sense! Arabella
Posted by: jody Mellenthin at July 26, 2008 6:45 PMBaby mine! (Girl)
How about Bronwyn or Greta? Lelaina (ie "Lainie")? Lythan?
(I can't seem to make a baby of my own to name - naming Megan's is going to have to do...)
Posted by: Amber at July 26, 2008 6:45 PMBeautiful baby! Congrats to mom & family.
I think boy and I think my son would be happy to share his middle name : Seoman.
I'm going to go with boy...and suggest the name Stellan.
:)
A boy? How about Cooper?
That is one adorable baby!
Ummm.... a girl named Myriel?
Posted by: Jessica at July 26, 2008 6:46 PMA girl, a name? How about Olivia! (This is my first post by the way, love your blog!)
Girl: Aoife (pronounced Eefa)
Posted by: Lisa at July 26, 2008 6:47 PMI say a boy........and name him Fletcher!!
Posted by: Whitney at July 26, 2008 6:47 PMI'm saying boy (although I could easily change my mind). And for a name -- Milo.
Posted by: janna at July 26, 2008 6:47 PMWhat a beautiful baby girl! You could always use my name. :) But, may I suggest Zahava. A name that will not be easy to forget.
Posted by: Aleta at July 26, 2008 6:47 PMI think it's a girl and I like the names James Sydney and Brooklyn Rose.
Whatever the sex, the baby is one hell of a sweater wearer.
Posted by: Wanett at July 26, 2008 6:47 PMWell, I'm guessing a boy, myself, but I'll suggest a name that can go for boy or girl: Kelly. It means "brave warrior," and is easy to spell (an advantage once the little person starts school).
Why, yes, it is my name, and yes, I have had fun with people who, having seen my name in writing, were surprised to discover that I was not the gender they assumed me to be.
Boy? Callum?
He/she is so beautiful. My youngest is only 7 weeks old, and he seems so big already! :0)
Posted by: Charity at July 26, 2008 6:48 PMa beautiful girl.....Brianna....
Posted by: Dawn at July 26, 2008 6:48 PMIt's a boy. and for a name Ossian. A great Irish storyteller.
Posted by: Snargle Mom at July 26, 2008 6:49 PMBoy. (Whichever, he/she's gorgeous. Love me them chubby cheeks.) Elisha?
Posted by: MT at July 26, 2008 6:49 PMboy. . . since I have 4 of my own. I like the name Rowan no matter what the sex of the beautiful wee one.
Posted by: Lisa at July 26, 2008 6:49 PMI'm guessing a girl. How about the name Lynneth?
Posted by: Kay at July 26, 2008 6:49 PMA baby girl, who should be named Iris, for all the colors of fiber that will surround her as she grows.
Gorgeous baby, beautiful sweaters!
I think he/she is a Boy...and the names Liam, Niall or Theo come to mind.
Looks like a girl. My daughter, adopted from Russia, is called Darya which means "gift from God"..... and she is.
Posted by: azvicky at July 26, 2008 6:50 PMDefinitely a boy baby...named Miles.
Posted by: Gillian at July 26, 2008 6:50 PMAll the best to the new family: a handsome baby and a lucky one too, to come so welcomed into the world.
I too prefer strong names that will see him into manhood: "Keith Emmett".
Posted by: Jan E at July 26, 2008 6:51 PMon second thought... the beautiful baby could be a girl...Ava or Maeve?
Best wishes
Posted by: Donna at July 26, 2008 6:51 PMDefinitely looks like a boy to me! But so glad that he/she is healthy!
How about...Finnegan?
Congrats!
Posted by: Candy at July 26, 2008 6:51 PMHas to be a boy, as he looks much better in the gorgeous blue and once problematic sweater than he does in the pink, IMHO. Plus, he put his mom through all that grief of his hugeness and tardiness.
I shall name him Colton.
Posted by: cynthia at July 26, 2008 6:52 PMWow--baby is adorable, I love how he or she looks in the blue sweater, but I will say BABY GIRL just so I can pass along my own daughter's name: Cleome. Cleome is a flower that looks like fireworks, and she gets lots of compliments on her name. (Megan gets to keep BOTH those sweaters, right?)
Posted by: Michelle at July 26, 2008 6:52 PMBoy...it's a boy...Padraig!
Posted by: annie at July 26, 2008 6:52 PMI think he's a boy. How about Aloysius Alexander for a name for a boy. You did say unusual, but I thought I'd throw in a noral middle name to go by when he grows up. :)
Posted by: Benita at July 26, 2008 6:52 PMHmm- looking kind of girly to me (but hey- I've been wrong before!)
Girl name: Sadie, or Rosalie
(whoever it is- what a beaut!)
I think it looks like a boy. A boy named James Bond.
Posted by: elizabeth at July 26, 2008 6:53 PMI think it's a girl, and her name is Echo.
What a beautiful baby! Babies with full heads of hair always amaze me...mine were a couple of baldies. :)
Posted by: jules at July 26, 2008 6:54 PMI say a girl, and she should be named Calliope, Calli for short.
Congrats!!!
Posted by: Lisa at July 26, 2008 6:54 PMI think girl. Name: Rhiannon.
Posted by: Christy B at July 26, 2008 6:54 PMBoy! Named Mathias
Posted by: Holly at July 26, 2008 6:54 PMGirl, and my unusual girl name is Laelia
I, of course, LOVE orchids. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laelia
Posted by: Jen at July 26, 2008 6:55 PMAn adorable couple of baldies, of course. (I felt guilty and had to amend. I quite like baldness, in general, though.) :)
Posted by: jules at July 26, 2008 6:55 PMboy!- name maison
Posted by: Caylie at July 26, 2008 6:55 PMI vote for a boy named Cycad, after the group of seed plants. I just had a son named Cyder. I love Cy as a nickname.
Posted by: Tatiana at July 26, 2008 6:55 PMOld Cuban wives tale says if the baby is a girl, the mom looks terrible during the pregnancy because the girl is stealing all of her beauty. Mom looked wonderful in your pics, so it must be a boy.
Cameron is a nice name.
Posted by: Laura at July 26, 2008 6:56 PMGirl and...umm...Elspeth
Posted by: Jenn at July 26, 2008 6:56 PMJust darling. Looks like a boy (although let's face it, it is SUPER hard to tell with any newborn. I'll admit to guessing.) I suggest the name Max, because I have a Max and he's turned out pretty nifty, if I do say so myself :)
Posted by: Jennifer at July 26, 2008 6:56 PMI'm thinking boy. I've always been partial to the name Jonah.
Posted by: Leanne at July 26, 2008 6:56 PMI'm voting GIRL! Name: Ysolde.
Posted by: Heather Layne at July 26, 2008 6:57 PMOh, huzzah for new little ones. I like Autumn and Hazel for a girl. And Maisy.
Posted by: Jenni at July 26, 2008 6:57 PMI guess boy, and I suggest either Finnegan or St. John (pronounced Sinjin like from Jane Eyre). My husband wouldn't let me use these names, but it's been a lifelong dream!
Posted by: whitney franklin at July 26, 2008 6:57 PMA beautiful baby! For a girl I say Zea, as its my daughters name, and Ronin for a boy. Or go for broke and name him Apollo (dh's choice)
Posted by: Jenn at July 26, 2008 6:57 PMI guess a girl. Name: Fiona.
She bakes gorgeous, chubby babies.
I'm going to guess a boy simply because of the look of alertness in that sweater.
And she should name him Oliver.
Posted by: Megan at July 26, 2008 6:59 PMIts a boy! (either way it is a wonderful, gorgeous, healthy baby! Congratulations Megan!) As for a name...Emil. Or perhaps if my guess is wrong Emilia.
Posted by: Grace Holdreith at July 26, 2008 6:59 PMI'll guess a boy. I love the name Quinn. He/she is beautiful.
Posted by: Dorothy at July 26, 2008 6:59 PMIf it were a boy I'd suggest Harry (reason seems obvious), BUT I think she's a girl. Names? Wow. Tough thinking on the fly here. Someone suggested Ahava but didn't know the meaning. I'm not suggesting that- but I do know that the meaning (in Hebrew) is "love".
Thinking now through my favorite Hebrew names, I named my son Gil (means "joy"), and it's a unisex name, but I wouldn't suggest that. The English rendition for Gil is Gail... and that leads me to "Abigail," which is also Hebrew. She's in the Bible - 1 Samuel 25:3 - "The woman was discerning and beautiful." She actually saved her husband from being slaughtered by David when the husband was a jerk and nearly brought ruin to himself, but she saved him. I think his name in Hebrew translated to "idiot" or something like that. Since she had intervened and convinced David not to kill her husband, David was grateful and married her. Later, he became king of Israel. So her wisdom brought her to a pretty good place in life, in spite of her circumstances.
So my suggestion for the wee lass is Abigail. I like it cuz it can be shortened to two different nicknames - Abbie or Gail - and the name has a rich and neat history.
Posted by: Susan at July 26, 2008 7:00 PMHearty congrats to Megan! What joy! What baby knitting!
I'm loving all these names! My sister is expecting in December, so I wrote them all down, the boy ones, that is.
Me? I like many already suggested, but one I like that's missing is Arthur. My grandfather, not the aardvark.
So I'll guess boy.
Posted by: julia fc at July 26, 2008 7:00 PMI'm gonna go with girl. How about the name Hazel? (To me, it's the name of an amazing woman and family friend who lived a long, very lovely life. She did some amazing work in her lifetime to protect the environment and natural places where I live. Even without that connotation, though, I still love the name. Classic and pretty.)
And Megan and baby both look adorable.
Posted by: Jessi at July 26, 2008 7:00 PMI like the names of Lydia and Joy for a girl. Simeon for a boy. Boy or girl you have a BEAUTIFUL baby!!
Posted by: Dee at July 26, 2008 7:01 PMBoy. And I like Aidan for the name.
Posted by: Sue at July 26, 2008 7:01 PMLooks like a boy to me. And I think his name may just be Austin.
Posted by: c at July 26, 2008 7:01 PMit is a girl and the is madison
Posted by: ruby at July 26, 2008 7:02 PMGotta be a boy because his eyes are open in both Baby Yours pix. I'd name him Arthur because he looks so regal in that cable.
Congrats, Megan and baby!
P.S. Coral if it's a girl.
Posted by: Barbara at July 26, 2008 7:02 PMBoy! And Jeremiah, the first thing that popped into my head (mostly Scotch fueled).
Posted by: misplacedpom at July 26, 2008 7:02 PMI am guessing he's a boy, and a mighty cute one at that.
Too bad there is no widget for baby cheek squeezing!
I am partial to the name Max.
Wow! 550 comments by this time! Holy Kasmole!
Um, I think the sweet cheeks is a girl, so I think you should name her Lucy Michele
My guess is a boy, who should be named Donovan
Posted by: Jen at July 26, 2008 7:03 PMLooks like an adorable chubby boy. :) Looking at the other comments, Liam is a favorite, but so is Dominick. But in the case that I am wrong, once of my favorite girl sames is Sukanya, or Suki for short!
Posted by: Amanda at July 26, 2008 7:04 PMI think boy - Atticus after Atticus Finch.
Posted by: peneloped at July 26, 2008 7:05 PMOMG! This baby looks just like my Sarah did 24 years ago, so it's got to be a girl.
Name???? Fiona
Posted by: Sallie at July 26, 2008 7:05 PMI think it's a boy and possible name could be Fen which is a synonym for peace. This name would also be nice for a girl! In any case, Megan's baby is a beautiful addition to our human race!
Posted by: Jeanne at July 26, 2008 7:05 PMI think it looks like a boy. And for a name, I nominate (hah)...Elliott. It's not SUCH an unusual name, but I think it's different enough to be distinctive.
Posted by: Rita at July 26, 2008 7:05 PMLooks like an Ella Rose to me.
Posted by: Alene at July 26, 2008 7:05 PMGirl, What about Lindsey Kate?
Posted by: Allison at July 26, 2008 7:06 PMShe likes unusual names? How about mine for unusual. As far as I know I am the only one. It is Leoal, pronounced LEE OH AL or LEO AL.
Also I am a girl. If it was a boy, you could name it Leo. Or Al. Or Vince. Whatever.
Posted by: Leoal at July 26, 2008 7:07 PMClearly, this is a boy named Arturo.
Posted by: Lisa at July 26, 2008 7:07 PMI guess BOY and I like Thor :)
Posted by: Rachel at July 26, 2008 7:07 PMMy guess is.....a BOY!! And I've got a great name,
COLIN.
What a beautiful baby girl, whose name should be Acadia.
Posted by: melissa at July 26, 2008 7:07 PMI vote it's a girl and she should be named Chaya (Hebrew name - pronounced Ki-ya)
Posted by: Melanie at July 26, 2008 7:07 PMI say girl, and as for names, I myself have a more traditional naming style. I don't mind unique, as long as they are spelled correctly! :) No made up spellings for this baby girl...promise?
So...suggestions!
Leila
Isla
Fiona
Maeve
Giselle
Congratulations Megan!
Posted by: Kelly H. at July 26, 2008 7:08 PMI say girl, and as for names, I myself have a more traditional naming style. I don't mind unique, as long as they are spelled correctly! :) No made up spellings for this baby girl...promise?
So...suggestions!
Leila
Isla
Fiona
Maeve
Giselle
Congratulations Megan!
Posted by: Kelly H. at July 26, 2008 7:08 PMI'm not guessing. But just for fun, I'll throw some names into the mix...these are all people I know. (But it's tough to hang these kinds of names on a wee one unless you have the culture to go with them.)
Boy: Iakovos, Themistocles, Irenaios, Panteleimon
Girl: Vasiliki, Chryssoula, Glykeria, Chrysanthe
I'm guessing she's a beautiful little girl, and I'd suggest Saoirse for a name. It's Irish for "freedom" and is pronounced "SAYR-shuh".
Posted by: Anastasia at July 26, 2008 7:09 PMI think it's a beautiful, big, baby girl. I love the name Leura, pronounced Lure-a. It's an Aboriginal name that means lava. Don't tell Megan, but that is my Australian Labradoodle's name.
Posted by: Nisey at July 26, 2008 7:09 PMOh, it's gotta be a boy, and we'll suggest Riley which is my husband's name and also the name of several baby girls we know (just in case I'm wrong...nah, never).
Posted by: Marilyn at July 26, 2008 7:10 PMBoy? How about Colin?
Posted by: Su at July 26, 2008 7:10 PMMaybe a girl? Arden is a pretty and unusual name,
Posted by: Pamela Oakes at July 26, 2008 7:10 PMA boy! Name him Cannon.
Posted by: Jenna at July 26, 2008 7:10 PMMaybe a girl? Arden is a pretty and unusual name,
Posted by: Pamela at July 26, 2008 7:10 PMIt's a girl. Alexandra, just because I like it.
Posted by: joanne at July 26, 2008 7:11 PMI'm going with boy. While it's not unusual in the slightest, I like Matthew as a name for a boy.
Posted by: Bethany at July 26, 2008 7:11 PMA boy....Zorn
This is the name my brother wanted me to name my son Liam. Liam is a nice name too :) Congrats!
Posted by: Amy at July 26, 2008 7:11 PMBoy and I'll go with Liam. I hope nobody guessed it already.
Congratulations, Megan!
Posted by: Jenn at July 26, 2008 7:12 PMI think it's a girl, and I think Megan should name her Verity. :)
Posted by: Anne at July 26, 2008 7:12 PMGirl - Cariad - Welsh for Love :)
She/he is absolutely lovely, what a precious little life. Congratulations Meghan!
Posted by: Nicole at July 26, 2008 7:12 PMcongratulations on a lovely little girl!
I like the name Grace, but since I have only boys, have never been able to use it.
Posted by: cathy at July 26, 2008 7:13 PMBoy baby: Raoul :-)
Posted by: Jess at July 26, 2008 7:13 PMI'd like to guess that it's a girl as I LOVE the baby mine pattern! My daughter (Jerilynn) has a friend named Talia. I like both of those names for a girl. For a boy, I'd think about Ephraim, which was my father-in-law's name, but since he had another son named after himself we didn't give that name to my son (and Ephriam Jr didn't give it to his, either!)
Posted by: Terrie at July 26, 2008 7:13 PMAfter much thought I am going with my first thought and saying boy. As for a name I like Alistair:)
All the best to Megan and her family!
Posted by: Knitter Kitter at July 26, 2008 7:14 PMI'm pretty sure it's a boy. As for boy names, my favorites are Noah and Nevin. If it is a girl, (and I don't think it is), I suggest Salia. Regardless of gender, he/she is adorable and those sweaters are really beautiful.
Posted by: Penelope at July 26, 2008 7:14 PMI'm going to guess that the baby is a girl. My name suggestion is Darby. Congrats!
Posted by: julieanne at July 26, 2008 7:14 PMi think boy
rosco
but if it's a girl
jasmine
and of course congratulations to the family. :)
Posted by: shannon in oregon at July 26, 2008 7:14 PMI think it is a boy, but I have good name if the baby is a girl--Ariana Rose.
Posted by: marianne at July 26, 2008 7:14 PMGirl. I think it's a girl. Named Rowan or Astrid.
Posted by: Abby Franquemont at July 26, 2008 7:15 PMI am hoping it is a girl and I would name her Tatiana. If I hadn't waited so long to start having babies (40) I would have named my second daughter Tatiana (my first and only is Natasha.)
If,however, the precious little bundle is a boy, I would name him Blaise (pronounced Blaze). Congratulations!
I think it's a boy...how about the name "Aberdeen?"
Posted by: jennifer at July 26, 2008 7:15 PMI'm going to guess that the baby is a girl. My name suggestion is Darby. Congrats!
Posted by: julieanne at July 26, 2008 7:15 PMGirl: Mila (Me-Luh), Beloved, or Nadejda (Nuh-dejda), Hope.
Posted by: Cara at July 26, 2008 7:15 PMSure looks like a boy to me. Leonard, I think.
Posted by: Simonette at July 26, 2008 7:15 PMMy guess- Baby GIRL! Name- Morrigan
Posted by: Amy at July 26, 2008 7:15 PMOh, I'm think I'm getting some little boy vibes there. Hmmm... boy names...
Malcolm, Vincent, Duncan, Kelvin, Paul, Barrett, Clayton, Gareth, Gerard, Grayson, Gregor, Lincoln, Jasper, Latham, Paxton, Stanislaus, Walden, Reuben, Cordell
And just in case I'm totally off-base, here's the girl list:
Alannah, Aurora, Clover, Harmony, Guinivere (or Gwendolyn), Lilith, Ruby, Crystal, Imogen, Ivy, Jade, Lark, Mirabel, Maeve, Meade, Luna, Nova, Quinn, Rhea, Serenity, Poppy, Simone, Colleen, Inga, Ingrid, Opal, Clarice, Laurel, Claudia, Celeste, Coral, Rosalind, Juniper
Welcome, little one!
(p.s. does it give anyone else the heebie-jeebies to call a baby an "it"?)
Posted by: Katje Sabin at July 26, 2008 7:15 PMAvery could go either way -- but I think it's especially nice for a girl, which I think is what we are looking at here.
Posted by: dana at July 26, 2008 7:16 PMi'm going to guess girl...and my favorite girl name is amelia. :)
Posted by: melissa at July 26, 2008 7:17 PMBoy. And for a name, August.
Posted by: Beverly at July 26, 2008 7:17 PMWell, I thought it looked like a boy, but the name "Eowynn" sprung to mind immediately, and that's a girl's name (from J.R.R. Tolkien LOTR). It means "Horse of Joy" and it was King Theodan of Rohan's niece (although Tolkien only used one "n").
I vote GIRL and "Eowynn Caileigh" for the name. Congratulations either way!
Posted by: Jeanne B. at July 26, 2008 7:17 PMI'm going to guess it is a boy, simply because the little darling looked a little more comfortable in the blue sweater (even though I would totally rather try to make the pale pinkish one).
As for a name for him, how about Ronan? It is a Celtic name meaning "little seal", perfect for the shiny dark hair.
Boy
Name: Remus???
My guess- GIRL! Name- Morrigan
Posted by: Amy at July 26, 2008 7:18 PMI'm guessing a boy. My favorite name for a boy is Tobin. And for a girl I like Maisie.
Beautiful baby. Congrats to Megan and her family.
Posted by: Susan at July 26, 2008 7:19 PMI'm going with Girl.
For the name, Kaywinnit Lee... Kaylee for short! ;)
Posted by: crumpet at July 26, 2008 7:19 PMLooks like a boy to me. How about Brendan? Congrats Megan!
Posted by: Susan at July 26, 2008 7:20 PMI am going to say girl and I love the name Kristin. Such a beautiful baby and so big. Congrats Megan (not Stephanie's daughter)
Posted by: Anna Marie at July 26, 2008 7:20 PMIt's a girl! And I love the name Ava...Stacey
Posted by: Stacey at July 26, 2008 7:20 PMI think it's a girl and Coraline is a cool name.
You could call her Coral for short!
Posted by: Mischa at July 26, 2008 7:21 PMThat blue looks lovely on baby's skin, but I am going to vote girl. My name suggestion Xiomara. Although baby's last name should be taken into account. ~ksp
Posted by: Kelli at July 26, 2008 7:21 PMIt's a girl! Her name could be Willow, for the beautiful, frosty-green colour of willow leaves.
Posted by: Patty at July 26, 2008 7:21 PMi.d.k. but soooooooo cute
my guess is: Girl, Katarina
woooohoooo congrats!
I think it's a girl!! Suggested name - Elena.
Either way, that's one adorable baby. Congrats to Meghan and her family.
Angela
Posted by: Angela at July 26, 2008 7:22 PMGirl named Fiona
Posted by: David at July 26, 2008 7:22 PMWow that blue sweater, and that baby's sweet complection - has to be a boy. *grin* Just to tease you, since we all know your life is full of girls! For a unique boys name - Cortland.
(But I guessed wrong on all of my children - the hubby was always right!)
Posted by: linken at July 26, 2008 7:22 PMLovely baby!
My guess is a girl and I'd name her Yolanda.
Posted by: Melissa at July 26, 2008 7:23 PMI'm gonna say girl - the baby looks happier in the pink sweater.
Name: Persephone (no particular reason for it, just the first thing that popped into my head)
Boy...a great name for him would be Sebastian!
Or you could name him Rowan and that would be a double nod, one to the heritage, one to the yarn!
What a cutie! I'm guessing a girl.
Cool girl names:
Serafina
Athena
Evelyn
Lily
Cool boy names:
Kai
Keegan
Orion
Aiden
I think it's a boy. Why? Because baby just looks more comfy in the blue sweater. Can't get any more scientific than that.
As for a name, Megan likes unusual names? How about Tristan?
(and if I'm wrong, my granddaughter's name is Lorelai. It sounds even cuter when she says it, though!)
Posted by: Liz at July 26, 2008 7:24 PMMy guess is a boy who would be well named "Roman."
Either way, cute baby!
Posted by: Eric at July 26, 2008 7:25 PMWhat a sweet (not so little) angel. I'm guessing boy. As for a name, how about Finn?
Posted by: M. at July 26, 2008 7:25 PMWhat a sweet (not so little) angel. I'm guessing boy. As for a name, how about Finn?
Posted by: M. at July 26, 2008 7:26 PMSweet precious girl...named Sari
Posted by: sat-siri at July 26, 2008 7:26 PMI have no clue!
Names girl: Sunny, Stormy, Rainey
Names Boy: Jared, Jody, Fraiser
Ok, I am gonna guess Girl.
Posted by: Teresa B at July 26, 2008 7:27 PMBoy! Tristan!
Posted by: Cate at July 26, 2008 7:27 PMA boy baby - name him Kaine
Posted by: Rachele at July 26, 2008 7:27 PMGirl! Why else would you have the baby mine sweater first?
Alice. Because she had lovely journeys down rabbit holes.
Posted by: Victoria at July 26, 2008 7:27 PMHmmm... I'm not very good at guessing baby genders. Haven't had much experience with it either. ;) But I'd guess it's a boy. One of my favorite male names is Kimmo. In fact if I should ever get around to having a baby of my own and it would be male I'd likely call him Kimmo Elias.
Anyway, congrats Megan! That is one beautiful baby. Very well done! :)
Posted by: Nadja at July 26, 2008 7:27 PMI can't decide boy or girl. But, if he's a boy Rowan is a nice manly name, and if she's a girl Bliss is nice, and both have a "yarney" tie in. Congratulations Megan! You make sweet babies.
Posted by: Nancy at July 26, 2008 7:27 PMMy guess is the baby is a GIRL.
How about naming her Agnes?
That was my very dear great aunt's name. She wasn't a knitter, but she loved to crochet and I know she would be delighted with the whole online knitting community now.
Girl! Isolde meaning beautiful in Gaelic (sp)
Posted by: Lexi at July 26, 2008 7:28 PMNope...changed my mind...
Think it's a BOY!
I'm guessing it's a boy!! For a name? Kai!
Posted by: Bonney at July 26, 2008 7:29 PM
Girl. Name "Pema" -- a Bhutanese name meaning Lotus flower.
Girl named Aeryn
Posted by: Sara at July 26, 2008 7:30 PMHmmm...looks like a girl to me. I always liked the name Penelope. Of course, mine is pretty unusual in English speaking parts of the world, Aili
Posted by: ailikate at July 26, 2008 7:31 PMOh my!!! Congrats to Megan on her gorgeous new baby!!!
My guess is girl.
Name? Aurora Skye
Posted by: Kerry at July 26, 2008 7:31 PMI am guessing a little boy - and I just love the name Julian.
Posted by: Corinne at July 26, 2008 7:31 PMBoy--I like the rhythm of the name Eli Samuel
Congrats to Megan and family
Posted by: KJ at July 26, 2008 7:31 PMBoy.
I'd say Galahad, but that's only because my friend who just had a baby of her own went the not-unique-name route (given the unspellable, unpronouncible, and incomprehensible names she'd picked out for her "girl names" list, I'd say it's a good thing for the boy). Maybe a little bit, too, because I've been listening to the "Spamalot" soundtrack too much lately.
Posted by: SchizoSpider at July 26, 2008 7:31 PMGender? Girl. Name? Dora.
Congratulations! She is beautiful.
Posted by: Emily at July 26, 2008 7:32 PMI'm guessing boy. As for boy names, I like Jamie, or for something more unusual, Declan.
Either way, he/she's gorgeous! Congratulations.
Posted by: jenfromri at July 26, 2008 7:33 PMGirl?? I love the name Bronwyn, but can't convince my husband, so I'll suggest it here! (Also, we are preggo and if it's a girl we're naming her Cailin - just throwing that one in the ring as well.)
Posted by: Tara at July 26, 2008 7:33 PMI say girl, mostly so that I can say "Robin". I've always liked that name. =]
Congratulations to Megan and her beautiful new baby!
Posted by: iratecat at July 26, 2008 7:33 PMboy - Thomas or James
Posted by: tricotchick at July 26, 2008 7:34 PM tis a boy
i would name him hnoney pie
call him amos in public
mom needs pretty ribbons for her hair
I'm going to go with boy, for no other reason than that the child looks well in the stronger colour.
And for name, I recommend Alexander(a). I've always loved Xander or Sandy for boys (had a much loved uncle called Sandy), and Alex or Lex for girls.
Congrats, Megan and family!
Posted by: Lynneski at July 26, 2008 7:34 PMa beautiful girl, is my guess. marina or hazel are bursting in word balloons over her head.
Posted by: sheila b. at July 26, 2008 7:35 PMBest wishes to Megan and her beautiful, new, stylishly dressed baby boy! My favorite names would be Owen or Trevor.
Posted by: Jane S in Ohio at July 26, 2008 7:35 PMBoy? My daughter is Megan, and my son is Hugh, so I say go with Hugh.
Posted by: TracyKM at July 26, 2008 7:36 PMLooks like a Harriet to me.
Posted by: Ellen at July 26, 2008 7:36 PMLove those cheeks. I say BOY and he could be called Connor.
Posted by: Candee at July 26, 2008 7:36 PMWhether the baby's a girl or boy, it looks best in the blue sweater so I hope that if she's a girl she gets to keep both of them!
I vote girl because I'm biased that way, but couldn't possibly be so presumptuous as to suggest a name (unless it's Quilla or Nyame)
Posted by: alice at July 26, 2008 7:36 PMA boy named Philo (wisdom).
How about Griffin for a boy?
Posted by: Lisa C. at July 26, 2008 7:36 PMNormally I'm not one to comment, but it's hard to keep me quiet when discussing names.
I'm pretty convinced that the baby is a girl.
As for names, here are my favourite girl names:
Amira-Belle (pronouced ah-MEER-ah)
Athena-Rose
Devina (deh-VEEN-ah)
Harmony
Helena
Sakina (sah-KEEN-ah)
Lily-Ann
Rose-Marie
Boys names:
Oliver
Logan
Quin
Blair
Bliss
Julian
Devon
Gabriel
What ever gender the baby is, and no matter what name he or she goes by, I wish him or her all the luck in the future.
Posted by: Amber at July 26, 2008 7:37 PMI'm thinking a girl; how about Brieda? I knew an Irish girl named that once and really liked the name. Good luck to Mother and child!
Posted by: Ellen Porcari at July 26, 2008 7:38 PMI'm guessing boy and suggesting Aidan Leonides
Posted by: Cindy at July 26, 2008 7:38 PMCongratulations to Megan (yarn store owner Megan not your daughter Megan)!
I think it's a boy and should be named Griffin.
Definitely a boy. How about naming him Patons Canadiana?
Posted by: Marian at July 26, 2008 7:38 PMI think the beautiful one is a little girl. Here in the South a popular name for a girl is the mother's maiden name...like Cooper or Vaughn or Chandler...you get the idea. So maybe Megan's maiden name would work?
Posted by: Lynn at July 26, 2008 7:40 PMI think you have a beautiful baby boy there. And I nominate Coulter [after Phil Coulter, the Irish musician] for a name. Congratulations.
Posted by: Patti at July 26, 2008 7:40 PMBoy! Tate - (if I'm wrong, Taite for a girl)
Posted by: Mary at July 26, 2008 7:40 PMLooks like a boy to me. Evan Joseph sounds nice. Congratulations to Megan on her beautiful new baby - either flavor!
Posted by: CatMyers at July 26, 2008 7:40 PMGirl baby!
Names:
Evelyn
Camille
Noor (light in Arabic)
Maryanna (pronounced MAR-ee-ahna)
It's a boy
Name him Ian
(It goes so well with Meghan)
Boy. Love the name Leith.
Posted by: Jen at July 26, 2008 7:42 PMI think its a boy. Tarragon.
Posted by: Kyamo at July 26, 2008 7:42 PMActually, I think we're guessing the sex. The gender is more of an internal spectrum thing.
Female. Guinevere.
Posted by: pattiblaine at July 26, 2008 7:42 PMThis wee one looks so wonderful and perfect! Glad Mom and baby are well.
I'm guessing a boy; how about Julio since he was born in July.
Posted by: CC at July 26, 2008 7:42 PMShe's a girl.
In case not, here's a good unisex name suggestion:
Morgan
I say girl! And I like Devyn... the boy version would be Devon.
Posted by: Michelle at July 26, 2008 7:43 PMI think it should be a girl and should be named Matine.
However, it could be a boy in which case, my vote is Kellan.
Posted by: jenny at July 26, 2008 7:43 PMIt's a boy--Alex.
Posted by: Bev from Chicago at July 26, 2008 7:43 PMI'm thinking girl. Moira (moy-rah) is a lovely name, as is Grainne (grawn-yah), both Irish names.
Posted by: Margaret M at July 26, 2008 7:44 PMHmmm... I'm thinking its a boy. I have all girls, so guessing the name is not easy... how about Sebastian?
Posted by: nikki at July 26, 2008 7:44 PMI'm guessing a boy. How about Makenzie either way.
Posted by: Jeanne at July 26, 2008 7:44 PMMy vote is a boy, and I like Liam, and Taavi--as in Rikki Tikki. :-) "Go and Find Out" is a great motto. Though I guess you could use Taavi for a girl, too--only Finnish folks would know the difference. I also work with a very nice gentleman named Magdy, which is a cool-sounding name.
Best to Megan and her new little angel!
Posted by: Booa at July 26, 2008 7:44 PMBoy. Ian Quinney
Posted by: Angie at July 26, 2008 7:44 PMgirl, name her charlotte and call her "chuck"
Posted by: Anita May at July 26, 2008 7:45 PMWelcome, baby. I'm guessing a girl and I would name her Flower. Baby is beautiful!!
Posted by: Donna at July 26, 2008 7:45 PMI say welcome to the world, beautiful boy! And I offer Xander as his name. Someone else mentioned it, too, but I will provide a bit more info:
While americans (and canadians, probably) are most likely to want to pronounce it "Zan-dur," in Dutch and other languages where this name is often used, it's pronounced "Kshan-dur." While most common meanings tie it to the Greek (Alexander) "defender of mankind," I like it for the meaning that it takes on in some Eastern European languages: it also means "dark-haired" or "black-haired." Who could resist for such a beautiful dark-haired defender of mankind? ;-)
Posted by: Deb at July 26, 2008 7:45 PMIt's a girl named London! No, a boy named London! Either way, I really like the name London. Congratulations Megan!
Posted by: Valerie Mason at July 26, 2008 7:45 PMBoy - Ethan Michael
Posted by: Donna at July 26, 2008 7:45 PMI'm guessing boy baby named Ben or Charlie
Posted by: Katy at July 26, 2008 7:46 PMLooks like a boy to me! I love the name Gabriel.
Posted by: JB at July 26, 2008 7:46 PMCongratulations to Megan on that lovely BOY with his fat cheeks and lovely head of dark hair.
I think he should be called Logan.
Posted by: Shelagh at July 26, 2008 7:46 PMI think this is a girl, and she is gorgeous.
I'd like to suggest Myfanwy (Megan is a welsh name too) and you pronounce it Mi-VAN-wee with the emphasis on the second syllable. The 'f' sounds like a 'v' in welsh.
Although I've noticed the theme for naming children after places (loved the suggestion for Marylebone Station!) - so how about Merthyr Tydfil for a girl and Milton Keynes for a boy?!
Posted by: eclair at July 26, 2008 7:47 PMI think she's a girl named Monica!
Posted by: Liz R at July 26, 2008 7:48 PMI think this little one is just beautiful - and a boy. call him Clonmel - great Irish name.
many many blessings and a long and happy life - and wishing a little rest for Mom, too
Posted by: Lea at July 26, 2008 7:48 PMBeautiful baby. I would name either gender Farley.
Posted by: Carolyn at July 26, 2008 7:48 PMGirl, all the way.
Names? I've always liked Clare - if my son had been a girl, that was the name we'd chosen. I also like Justine.
Posted by: Karen at July 26, 2008 7:48 PMHmmm, I say a girl...and I love the name Cian (pronounced SI-Anne)
Girl? I have no idea. But my favorite name for a girl is Elspeth.
Such a beautiful baby, and so much hair! Congrats to Megan.
Posted by: Sarah at July 26, 2008 7:50 PMA baby boy! Ysidor is my favorite baby boy name not mmy own.
Posted by: aija at July 26, 2008 7:50 PMBoy, Joseph.
Girl, Josephine.
I'm guessing boy!
Wishing them a shower of blessings.
A girl! A fabulous name for her is Inara!
Posted by: Shanan at July 26, 2008 7:50 PMboy or girl the baby is beautiful. Riley would work either way. I am leaning towards a boy.
Posted by: Linda Ridder at July 26, 2008 7:51 PMI think it's a girl :D
I'd say either Kaylee or Amber maybe?
or if it's a boy
Gabriel? Tristan?
Boy. And name him Balendin. It means strong.
Posted by: Corrina at July 26, 2008 7:52 PMI see all boy! Harman is his name.
Posted by: Tish at July 26, 2008 7:52 PMwhatever gender that ginormous and beautifully healthy and gorgeous babe is, in honor of Regis Philbin, either REGIS or REGINA (pronounced reGEEna, not like VR) ohhh CA-NA-DA ... ;-)
Posted by: ma at July 26, 2008 7:53 PMI think he's a boy and I like the name Caedren which could work for either gender.
Posted by: Courtney at July 26, 2008 7:54 PMBeautiful baby! I guess girl. How about Marbree? (I like July for a boy.)
Posted by: Bridget at July 26, 2008 7:54 PMCongratulations! A Lovely Girl ...Lucie!
Posted by: roz at July 26, 2008 7:56 PMI'm going to say a girl. :) And I've been partial to Phoebe Althea (but I never had a girl...)
Posted by: Carry at July 26, 2008 7:56 PMI'm terrible at this, but I guess girl. I like Elizabeth as a name.
Posted by: Kim Unertl at July 26, 2008 7:56 PMI say she is a cute baby girl who looks beautiful in both sweaters.
I nominate my own name. Dympna
Baby boy.....Dillon
Posted by: Mary Ellen at July 26, 2008 7:57 PMI say bouncing baby boy! I think it would be quite fitting sense you've posted about your difficulty with the Baby Yours Sweater.
I've always been fond of George as a boys name. Classic and sophisticated.
Posted by: Elise at July 26, 2008 7:58 PMI think a girl, and how about the name Alice?
Posted by: michele kearney at July 26, 2008 7:59 PMBoy, ...that is such an adorable baby (and sweater);
name? Randolph.
Posted by: karen at July 26, 2008 7:59 PMI say boy. Maybe Elliot or Oliver?
Posted by: Melissa at July 26, 2008 8:00 PMTotally a little girl (a gorgeous one!) named... Annika.
Posted by: JM at July 26, 2008 8:00 PMI decare the competition too difficult as we don't know about Megan's partner's name, nor the surname.
However if girl - Jane, easy to spell, though not unusual (I have done too much medical records filing to want anything unusual)' and if a boy - Owayne, (mediaeval) Welsh like Megan, but then again we don't know the other half of the genetic input.
Stephanie and Megan how could you conspire to change a newborn baby's clothes twice just for some photos - this is reprehensible, the poor baby!
My 11 yr old son wants to know if you get 'more than one entry in the competition?' LOL
Posted by: StellaMM at July 26, 2008 8:01 PMboy - Lachlan!!!!
Posted by: Lindawd at July 26, 2008 8:02 PMI say a girl, not that I can actually tell, but I like girls better, especially very wee ones. :) Name? I say Anastasia.
Posted by: Brigid at July 26, 2008 8:02 PMHow about a boy named Brody or Branson!
Posted by: Sharon at July 26, 2008 8:02 PMHmmm, tough but I say boy, and I always liked the name Giles.
Posted by: Hattie at July 26, 2008 8:03 PMGuessing this lovely baby is a girl. No idea why. Just getting girl vibes from the child. i once had a preschool student named Alyriana. Have always loved that name for a girl.
Posted by: chris arnone at July 26, 2008 8:03 PMThis looks like a little girl to me. How about Tianna (my daughter's name). It means Princess. I am sure she will be one.
Posted by: Trina at July 26, 2008 8:03 PMI think she is a girl and her name should be
Lacey.
Posted by: Sharon In Michigan at July 26, 2008 8:04 PMIts a girl what about shania marie
Posted by: Karen at July 26, 2008 8:04 PMBoy baby? Seabrook...is that unusual enough? What about Ocean? The suspense is killing me!
Posted by: Jessie at July 26, 2008 8:04 PMBoy! I've always like the name Simon.
Posted by: Marie at July 26, 2008 8:04 PMHmm... well, I have no clue as to the gender.
But, let's go for a girl. Because I'm partial to baby girls myself.
I've always loved children named after characters in books, so, I'm going to suggest Rosalie if I'm indeed correct about it being a girl.
But, in the 50/50 chance that I'm incorrect, I'd also like to suggest Emmett.
They're both lovely, classic names, in my opinion.
And congratulations, Megan! The baby is adorable, regardless of gender. ; )
Posted by: Sara at July 26, 2008 8:04 PMIt's a beautiful baby boy, and I think the perfect name is aiden.
Congratulations megan!
I think it's a girl. Name her Abby. If I would of had another girl that would be her name, but I have 2 wonderful boys.
Posted by: Jodi at July 26, 2008 8:05 PMWhat a beautiful baby girl! I like flower names so how about Zinnia.
Posted by: Meg at July 26, 2008 8:05 PMBoy baby? Seabrook...is that unusual enough? What about Ocean? The suspense is killing me!
Posted by: Jessie at July 26, 2008 8:05 PMGirl baby!
Eleanora --- from Eleanor (of Aquitaine, who kicked butt as both Queen of France ... and then Queen of England)
Posted by: kate at July 26, 2008 8:05 PMGirl- Karysen
Posted by: Christine at July 26, 2008 8:06 PMHmmm, I'm gonna guess boy, he looks like a Sebastian.
Male or female, that is one sweet baby. Looks at those cheeks! And that beautiful hair!
Posted by: Vicki at July 26, 2008 8:06 PMOh my..tough call at this point.. I'll say a girl! How about Ashlyn. Little cutie pie, btw!
Posted by: Jan at July 26, 2008 8:07 PMThat looks like a little man to me, but all babies are so squooshy and cryptic about it. I'm partial to the name Quentin, but Ezra and Henry are my other favs (middle names of my three boys).
Congrats to both mom and baby.
I think baby is a boy and how about Ewan?
Posted by: rohanknitter at July 26, 2008 8:07 PMboy....ivan or connor
Posted by: mary at July 26, 2008 8:08 PMCongrats, what a beautiful baby!
I think she is a girl. How about Aroha? (A-row-ha ...emphasis on first syllable). Its Maori, meaning Love.
Posted by: Sweetp at July 26, 2008 8:08 PMBy the way, BOTH those sweaters look fabulous! PLEASE PUBLISH THE PATTERNS! Please, please, please!!!
Posted by: Sharon In Michigan at July 26, 2008 8:08 PMBoy. Name: Remy
Posted by: Anneta at July 26, 2008 8:08 PMgirl definitely
i say...
Bridget!
boy... and Baxter.
Posted by: Jen. at July 26, 2008 8:10 PMBaby boy? How about Bruce?
Posted by: Ella at July 26, 2008 8:10 PMBoy, Sebastian. (Seb for short... very Canadian)
Posted by: Heather at July 26, 2008 8:10 PMHave no daughters, no grandchildren, only a grand-dog whose birthday is Sunday. I'd say it's a girl named Alexandria (Andy for short).
Posted by: Doris at July 26, 2008 8:12 PMI find it hard to believe that she had a baby that was almost 10 pounds and had so little trouble.
Don't get me wrong. I'm glad that she had an easy time of it, but I would suggest in the future that she try harder to be on time and not so late. Then the baby might have a chance of being a reasonable weight.
Something in the back of my brain keeps saying it's a boy, because of the weight and lateness.
But I'm going to go with a girl and offer the name Ariane.
I had to choose a name for an alternate persona, and that's what I chose because:
My persona was French, and that's the French version of Ariadne, the Minoan princess whose boyfriend, Theseus, was sentenced to death by being lost in the Labyrinth and slain by the Minotaur. Ariadne gave him a ball of yarn right before he was sent into the Labyrinth, and he was able to find the Minotaur, slay IT, and find his way out again because of the ball of yarn, and so, survive.
Seems like a good name for the child of a fiberartist.
Posted by: Johann Mitchell at July 26, 2008 8:12 PMI think it's definitely a boy baby.
As for names, I suggest the following: Jasper, Levi, or Finn.
Posted by: Jenny Rae Rappaport at July 26, 2008 8:12 PMI think it's a boy! And given that his mother's name is Megan, I'd suggest the name Owen. (FWIW, for a girl I'm fond of Paloma, but I realize that those two names do not sound like they belong in the same family!)
Posted by: Michelle at July 26, 2008 8:12 PMHello-I am guessing it is a BOY---Megan might like an Alexander in her family
Posted by: marg mc at July 26, 2008 8:12 PMI'm guessing boy.
Name: Sebastian.
I also say: publish! Publish! (and in a way that we can pay and download!)
Definitely a boy. Aidan, perhaps?
Posted by: Kris at July 26, 2008 8:13 PMI can't tell, and I'm a postpartum doula! I'm going to go with boy though, so she can name him Rowan.
Sure set yourself up for a lot of sorting, miss harlot!
Posted by: Schyler at July 26, 2008 8:13 PMGirl and Tallulah!
Posted by: jessie at July 26, 2008 8:13 PMBoy! How about Adrian?
Posted by: Brittany at July 26, 2008 8:13 PMOMG......... I say a healthy GIRL! (although whatever God gave her looks just delicious!!!) My favorite name for a girl has always been Chrisanne. Unfortunately, I only had boys. Enjoy that new bundle!
Posted by: Barbara @ the Jersey Shore at July 26, 2008 8:13 PMA little girl named Amelia Terese would be lovely , eh.
Posted by: Sarah O G at July 26, 2008 8:15 PMa beautiful girlie! i like the names Sioban or Sivan...but if you insist on boy, I second the vote for Kieran
Posted by: candynicole at July 26, 2008 8:15 PMa beautiful girlie! i like the names Sioban or Sivan...but if you insist on boy, I second the vote for Kieran
Posted by: candynicole at July 26, 2008 8:15 PMI think it is a girl baby. No reason; just 'cause.
I think she should be called Anina (said like Anita), which I'm told means "answer my prayer" in Aramaic. I just think it's a beautiful name for a girl.
Posted by: Carol at July 26, 2008 8:15 PMI say it's a Boy...
I choose the name Torsten because it's a cool name and my BF has a cousin named Torsten in Berlin that was arrested and jailed for 4 years for attempting to flee East Germany to West Germany by way of jumping the Berlin wall.
I'll guess boy and suggest he be named Donovan, a strong name that will allow him to become anything he might desire in life without being hindered by a name that is too unusual.
Posted by: Donna at July 26, 2008 8:15 PMBaby Boy, I think - he looks so handsome in Baby Yours. And I love the name Duncan.
Posted by: Lisa K. at July 26, 2008 8:15 PMI say girl! (the odds are in my favor, after all!)
that's a bright little Azalea if I ever saw one.
Posted by: annie at July 26, 2008 8:16 PMMy kids said it's a boy. They also like the name Blessing - it's the first name of a guy who I work with.
Posted by: Catherine at July 26, 2008 8:16 PMA boy - and Soren is a great boy name:)
Posted by: Ingrid at July 26, 2008 8:17 PMThere are 700+ comments above me...you're a saint for reading them all and tallying the votes, and looking at the names.
I'm going to say boy, and suggest the name Aidan.
Posted by: Yvonne at July 26, 2008 8:17 PMMy guess is boy because I hope the baby gets to wear the blue sweater! And for a name, I like Rowan for either (as I see a few others do too).
Posted by: fairysari at July 26, 2008 8:17 PMI'm guessing boy, and sure hope I'm not damaging an infant girl's self-esteem! How about naming him Camden?
Posted by: Sue at July 26, 2008 8:17 PMMy oldest son says "boy" and the name is "John".
I vote boy as well and say "Jameson".
Gosh - all of us who are wrong are just going to feel so badly!!!!!! We've all been through the "wrong gender compliment" phase :)
Congrats Meghan!!! Great job! Get some rest!!
Posted by: Kathy at July 26, 2008 8:18 PMBoy- Grayson
Posted by: Dare at July 26, 2008 8:18 PMBoy and Kellen!
Posted by: Nicole at July 26, 2008 8:18 PMOkay, I couldn't stop at just one - another boy name: Atticus.
Posted by: Ingrid at July 26, 2008 8:18 PMBoy! I can't think of any unusual names, though.
Posted by: Renee at July 26, 2008 8:18 PMBoy! I've always liked the name Emilio
Posted by: Abril at July 26, 2008 8:18 PMIt's a boy and his name is Caleb.
Posted by: Brenda at July 26, 2008 8:19 PMWhat a beautiful baby BOY!! How about Douglas Marc for a fantastic name. When he's little, he can be called Dougie, which is very sweet. As he's older, and a bit more trouble, "Douglas" yelled at the top of mom's lungs gets full attention!
Posted by: Judy at July 26, 2008 8:20 PMP.S. Jackson says the reason he picked "boy" is that the baby looks "happier" in the boy-ish sweater than the girl-ish sweater.
He now says "post"
Posted by: kathy at July 26, 2008 8:20 PMI have to go for boy and while not unusual, I love the name Noah
Posted by: amanda at July 26, 2008 8:20 PM'tis but a wee beautiful lass...named Brigid! Congrats to Mom and Dad!
Posted by: annie at July 26, 2008 8:20 PMI think she' a girl. My name is Jessi, but for a boy you could go with Jesse :)
Your boy is Jerome.
Posted by: Janny at July 26, 2008 8:21 PMI believe she is a girl and should have the name of Athena, after the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and handcrafts (spinning, weaving, and if they had had it back then, I bet she'd cover knitting, too).
Now, if it is a boy, I think Hephaestus would be a great name. He was the Greek god of smithing and fire.
Posted by: Holly at July 26, 2008 8:21 PMI do think it's a baby boy and have already submitted that guess and the name Bruce.
However, I am often wrong and, while not an officeial contest entry, I would suggest the name Cenia if baby be a girl.
Posted by: Ella at July 26, 2008 8:21 PMYour boy is Jerome.
Posted by: Janny at July 26, 2008 8:22 PMWhat a beautiful baby .... boy? kyle or colin
Congratulations!
I say it's a boy. How about Philip (or Phillip or Philipp or Philippe or...)? Not unusual, but timeless, I think.
Posted by: Carol at July 26, 2008 8:22 PMBoy: Angus
Posted by: Nance at July 26, 2008 8:23 PMGirl - Lael
Posted by: Stephanie at July 26, 2008 8:23 PMThis is a tough call... but I'm going to say boy. As for names, I think Ned (from Edmund!) is charming and somewhat uncommon. Congrats Megan!
Posted by: Sarah at July 26, 2008 8:23 PMI'm going to guess girl. As long as Megan picks a reasonable, unusual name then kudos to her, but hopefully she won't go the Talula Does the Hula From Hawaii route. I like "A" names so what about Autumn or Anya?
Posted by: Heide at July 26, 2008 8:24 PMI'm with pattiblaine: We aren't going to know this lovely baby's gender until said child is old enough to tell us.
We can only guess at whether the doctor thought the little dear had standard genitals of a male or female cast.
I say that both sweaters look lovely and I hope that ze gets plenty of use out of both of them.
some favorite names:
Beatrice ("Bay ah tree che")
Elena
Martin
Arlo
What a beautiful baby!!! I think "boy" and I really like the name Hayden (the name could be for a boy or girl :o)
Posted by: Rhonda at July 26, 2008 8:24 PM775 guesses??? That's a lot of sweater patterns!
Anyhow, I guess girl because I don't know if she or you would really put a girly sweater on a little boy just to have a big guessing contest. *smile*
Congrats to her, congrats to the dad, especially congrats to the new little person!
A good girls' name... well I'm Korean, so Mi-Sun is my contribution.
Posted by: Lee Ann at July 26, 2008 8:24 PMBoy! Kieran.
Posted by: Sue at July 26, 2008 8:25 PMI think he looks like a little boy. I would name him Ben. I know it is not unusual, but I really like it. Our first son wanted to name our third son Ben, but we chose Jack instead. I guess you could try alternative spelling... Behn, Byn, but I like Ben.
p.s. that is one gorgeous kid!!!
Posted by: Holly at July 26, 2008 8:25 PMI think he looks like a Tanner.
Posted by: dragonsdawn79 at July 26, 2008 8:25 PMIt's a girl - name Rhiannon - nice, Welsh, reminds one of Fleetwood Mac
Glad Mom and baby are doing well.
Posted by: Julie B. at July 26, 2008 8:26 PMboy! name: albus.
Posted by: Allison at July 26, 2008 8:26 PMI'll guess girl baby, and Leticia, cause it sounds like Lettuce.
Posted by: Marita at July 26, 2008 8:27 PMA boy- his name is Jared and he is wonderful!!
Posted by: sharon at July 26, 2008 8:27 PMOk - so because I am competitive and because I disagree with my very wise eldest son, I am saying Girl. I say this because despite his assertation that the baby looks "happier" in boy garb, I believe SHE looks more content in the girly sweater.
I go with Girl and a name of Mae - because this is my favorite Aunt's name who lives in Newfoundland and also the name of one the the coolest 8-yr-old girls I've ever met who plays hockey with my boys and who would be the girl I'd want to have if I was a parent of a girl. She rocks!
No matter what - yeah Meghan!!! Good health and happiness to you both!! Don't forget to sleep!!
Posted by: kathy at July 26, 2008 8:27 PMI like the name Lilly, Livi, Sadie for a girl
Boy name Remy
But hey we don't live in New Zeland so it is Legal to name the child "Lula does the Hula in Hawaii"....kidding
I think that cutie is a boy!
Congrats
I say a girl named Rowan.
Posted by: Lynae at July 26, 2008 8:27 PMI'm guessing that it is a little boy. I like Griffin for a boy...that is what I named my son, but other suggestions are Rowan and Atticus. My husband says it is a boy and his name should be Beth. Congratulations Megan!!!! He/she is beautiful and what a head of hair! My best to you and your family as you enjoy your new baby.
Posted by: Alison at July 26, 2008 8:30 PMgirl all the way. Reinette
Posted by: Rebecca at July 26, 2008 8:30 PMIt's a boy--his name is Harmon...
Posted by: knitchick at July 26, 2008 8:31 PMBeautiful little one. You are blessed. Girl? That's my guess. But if it's a boy, how about Adam or Zane?
Posted by: Kim at July 26, 2008 8:31 PMCongratulations! He's a beautiful boy and the name Jake would suit him well.
Posted by: Laurie Johnson at July 26, 2008 8:32 PMBoy--Name him Hamish.
Posted by: Victoria at July 26, 2008 8:33 PMBoy or girl - a beautiful baby!
A few thoughts re: names. Being a teacher, I see many of them. The 'unusual' ones are unique - but the person spends their life spelling/pronouncing/explaining it. My last name and street address have been such and - while it starts conversations, it often just gets to be annoying when you've stood in line for twelve hours at university and just want to make a course change....
Unisex names are good - but be prepared for gender confusion which sometimes won't matter (and perhaps shouldn't) but other times may cause a child misery.
Personal pet peeve: girls' names that end in 'y'. Too many and too cutesy. These are serious little people worthy of respect in their own right. Imagine them with the name when they are sixty....
I like names rich in family and cultural tradition.
Posted by: Cath at July 26, 2008 8:33 PMBoy - Ellis, but I have also known girls named Ellis.
Posted by: Kristine at July 26, 2008 8:34 PMi'm thinking it's a baby boy. and i would name him Aaden
and if it's a girl, i would name her Airen
Boy - McNairy, Otto or Erasmus
Posted by: Brenda at July 26, 2008 8:34 PMBoy -- a great name is Joseph!
Posted by: Julia at July 26, 2008 8:35 PMI'm guessing boy, and I hope I'm not being swayed by how good that blue looks on him! Here are some names - Liam, Owen, Nathan
For a girl - Lydia Joyce
Posted by: heather t at July 26, 2008 8:35 PMI'm guessing boy, and I don't think anyone else has suggested Armand or Armando--name of my third and always complimented!
Posted by: MichelleinCO at July 26, 2008 8:36 PMI think he looks like a gorgeous baby boy. I think Griffen, Gareth, or Gavin would be lovely names. I DO like names that begin with other letters, too, but these are the ones his little face conjured up in my mind :o) Congrats, Megan!!
Posted by: Mary at July 26, 2008 8:36 PMI'm going with boy. I love both my boys names, which are Elijah Levi and Zeke (Ezekiel) Sebastian. Also love Xavier. None of them are too common, so there's no other kids in our school with the same names, but they're not so unusual that you have people asking you to repeat their names all the time because they don't understand what you've said. Good luck choosing. Took us a week with our second. Everybody started calling her "cousin It".
Posted by: Lindy Taylor in Australia. at July 26, 2008 8:37 PMGirl---Elizabeth
Posted by: Sandy at July 26, 2008 8:37 PMWho cares if it's a boy or a girl?! He/she is a beautiful baby. How about Cameron?
Posted by: Wanda at July 26, 2008 8:37 PMAt 9 lb 14 oz, it wasn't easy, I can assure you!
Congratulations Megan!
Girl, Ainsley
Posted by: Michelle Kendall at July 26, 2008 8:37 PMGirl! I'm calling her Ophelia :). (I just called my girl baby Neko, so she can't have that LOL).
And congrats to Megan! Enjoy this very special time :).
Posted by: Sttich Sista at July 26, 2008 8:37 PMA boy named Archie
Posted by: Ann at July 26, 2008 8:38 PMCongratulations!!!
I think it's a boy. I like the name Bengt. Bengta is pretty for a girl.
I'm going to go with a girl and I have always loved the Celtic name Eilis (pronounced I-lesh). OK, "Eileen" is actually "little Eilis"!
Posted by: EileenG at July 26, 2008 8:39 PMI think it's a boy. And I've always been partial to Eoin.
Congrats Megan!
Posted by: Wen at July 26, 2008 8:40 PMIt's a boy and name him Gideon. That is what I was going to name my 7th if she had been a boy
Posted by: Ellie at July 26, 2008 8:40 PMDH and I say GIRL!
And we certainly think she looks like an Isabella - Belle for short.
Congrats on such a beautiful baby, Megan -not your daughter ;)
Posted by: Brandi at July 26, 2008 8:41 PMBoy is my official guess! And while it's not unusual, I love the name Seth for a boy. Or Simon (River if it's a girl, hah.)
Posted by: Carrie Treder at July 26, 2008 8:43 PMIf it's a girl (like I want), call her Kaira (sounds kinda like Cairo). I personally like Lucy as a middle, so she could be Kairalu...
If I'm wrong and it's a boy, you could call him Gabriel.
Posted by: lisle at July 26, 2008 8:43 PMI have to guess boy - based on Megan's intuition mentioned in a previous post of yours. :) I've always loved Harrison for a little boy, but it doesn't work with our last name. Pity, since we have 2 boys. :)
Congrats to Megan and family!
Posted by: Tanya at July 26, 2008 8:43 PMI think that beautiful baby is a boy.
I don't have an unusual names to offer but I love the name William.
Posted by: Karen H at July 26, 2008 8:43 PMboy - name him Dana (in sanskrit means giving....I like it..of course it actually works for a girl as well!)
Posted by: sally at July 26, 2008 8:43 PMI think that it is a girl and a nice big girl at that! She needs a pretty Irish name (assuming that Megan is Irish) like Maeve, Siobhan, or Mairead...yes, I vote for MAIREAD, and congratulations to Megan...great job!!
Posted by: Corinne at July 26, 2008 8:43 PMI vote girl, and although it's not a terribly different name, I'm voting for Genevieve.
Posted by: Kristine at July 26, 2008 8:44 PMI say boy! (Chiefly because that's what Megan was convinced baby was all along). I love Tanner and it goes well with his/her last name too!
Posted by: Sarah at July 26, 2008 8:44 PMGirl - Angharad! (means for short you can use either Angie - or Hari!)
By the way - the name means 'Best Beloved' - and how wonderful is that for any baby?
What a great head of hair! Amaranth for a girl.
Posted by: Linda at July 26, 2008 8:45 PMI think it's a boy. Name: Esteban
Posted by: Katie at July 26, 2008 8:45 PMI am hoping Girl because they are so much fun to knit for (sorry for ending the sentence with a preposition!).
Cindy
Sure looks like a boy to me! Beautiful to the eyes either way.
Names: how about Elliot Christian?
I am glad she waited to name her baby until after it was born. It will surely be a name that suits him or her.
Posted by: Sandra at July 26, 2008 8:47 PMShe looks like a little girl. The name I would pick would be Sarah Beth after my daughter.
Posted by: Tammy (pinklady) at July 26, 2008 8:48 PMForgot the name, sorry for the second post (girl)
Erica, nice and strong, not too trendy and easy to spell.
Cindy
Girl... Maire Annabelle Savannah
Posted by: Kate/Massachusetts at July 26, 2008 8:49 PMIt's not a baby at all! It's two cheeks, with perhaps a baby attached behind. Holy cow! That's nine pounds of baby, and 14 ounces of cheek. Or maybe the other way around.
But I think those are BOY cheeks and I think a marvelous name for him would be Zanthus.
Posted by: MaryB in Richmond at July 26, 2008 8:49 PM"Is it a girl baby? or is it a boy baby?"
Yes, definitely! And a beautiful one at that! The important query is, are you an aunt or an uncle?? In my family, the baby's gender determines that. I am a grandma 4 times and a grandpa 3 times. And a great-grandpa once! The JOY is there whichever. Blessings to all!
I'm guessing boy and suggesting the name Tao.
Posted by: Alicia P at July 26, 2008 8:50 PMBoy! I've always liked Dillon.
Posted by: Ellen at July 26, 2008 8:50 PMI am thinking a boy. How about Zander or Zephyr...I could only think of 'Z' names!
Posted by: kelly-ann at July 26, 2008 8:51 PMIt's a girl! Named Quilla.
Posted by: Melissa at July 26, 2008 8:51 PMMy guess is a boy, mostly because it seems everyone I know had a boy this year (including me!). I'm partial to the name Nolan.
Either way, congratulations, what a gorgeous baby!
Posted by: Erin at July 26, 2008 8:51 PMI gotta go with a boy, though even the girliest of girl babies look a bit like Winston Churchill. Look at those cheeks! Non-generic name wise, how about Kean?
Posted by: Kate at July 26, 2008 8:51 PMLong-time lurker guessing Boy and suggesting Daxton.
Posted by: pharmaknits at July 26, 2008 8:52 PMBoy, and I suggest Bijan (a Persian name).
Posted by: Knittah at July 26, 2008 8:53 PMI guess a boy, named Leim.
Posted by: Nicole at July 26, 2008 8:53 PMOh my gosh, he looks just like my son born 24 years ago today - Colin Joseph gets my vote!
Posted by: Krys Arrick at July 26, 2008 8:54 PMI think he's a beautiful baby boy.
Justus and Brendon are a couple of my favorite boy names.
Congrats to Megan. The baby is gorgeous, boy or girl.
Posted by: April S at July 26, 2008 8:54 PMI LOVE those cheeks!!! I wish I could reach through the screen & pinch them!!! And the rolls of fat on her arms! Makes me want another baby!!!
I was gunna guess boy & name him Logan, but I just have a gut feeling this little one is a Girlie. So, for names, I'm gunna suggest Devin, which is my daughter's name, or Maeve, which is the girl's name I had picked out when I was pregnant with my son.
Congrats to Mommy & Baby!
Posted by: Valerie at July 26, 2008 8:54 PMBaby girl, name Aislynn.
Posted by: Lisa at July 26, 2008 8:54 PMCongrats to Megan & hubby!
I'm guessing it's a boy baby. Favorite name - Hadley.
I'm guessing boy--going more by how she looked in the baby shower pics.
How about Keifer. Although if I had another boy (which won't be happening!) I'd go with George.
Whichever gender--BEAUTIFUL, precious baby. Congrats!
Posted by: jana in tx at July 26, 2008 8:55 PMCongratulations! What a beautiful baby. My guess is a Baby Girl named Chloe.
Posted by: jane in Lincoln, Ne. at July 26, 2008 8:56 PMI don't care if it's a boy or a girl, s/he's precious with all that hair!
But since you ask - I second the girl's name Giselle and the boy's name Liam.
Posted by: mamaursula at July 26, 2008 8:56 PMseems boyish to me - and how about Rhys for a manly name?
Posted by: Kathy at July 26, 2008 8:56 PMForgot in my earlier comment to congratulate Megan on a job well done! BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL baby and mama. Megan looks stunning for having given birth fewer than 24 hours prior. Wow.
Posted by: Susan at July 26, 2008 8:57 PMGirl - Willow.
Posted by: Jill at July 26, 2008 8:57 PMA girl?! and the name might be Siobahn - a good irish name.
Posted by: Laura Healy at July 26, 2008 8:57 PMI am gong to say girl and Naomi. I love the name - it is what we are planning on using if this one is a girl.
Posted by: Kris at July 26, 2008 8:57 PMBoy.
I really like Colin, but then they get called Colon. I'll therefore suggest my favorite name, Daniel. A very fine son of mine. Tied for second favorite: Dennis and Brian -- my very bestest bosses and two of my bestest friends.
[[Megan, think of people you've known in your life. Every Christine I've known was a fine person. Every Jack or Brian or Dennis I've known was a fine person. Some other names haven't fared so well.]]
Stephi, I can't believe you're going to go through 800+ posts to find a sweater kit winner, but hey, I'm in.
Posted by: Montana at July 26, 2008 8:57 PMI think that the name "Cora" would be perfect for such a cute little girl, with lovely dark hair :D
Posted by: lindsay at July 26, 2008 8:57 PMI say baby is a boy and to me looks like a Nathan. Not an unusual name but that is what middle names are for.
Posted by: Moose at July 26, 2008 8:58 PMA girl. A sweet girl named Juliet Elizabeth
Posted by: Jennifer at July 26, 2008 8:59 PMI'm going to say: Girl
and suggest a name that's special to me: Shayla
My 7 y.o. daughter assures me it is a girl and should have the same name as her: Isabella Holly, or her cousins name, Mackenzie Paige.
Posted by: Lindy in Australia. at July 26, 2008 9:00 PMOh my gosh! Those cheeks are amazing! I think the wee one is a boy and I suggest Eamonn or Quinn for names.
Posted by: Diane at July 26, 2008 9:00 PMOh my! Look at those cheeks! I just want to squeeze them! (Gently, of course!)
I'm guessing boy, and for some reason Jasper is the first name that sprang to mind.
Posted by: Sarah at July 26, 2008 9:01 PMThat is most assuredly a boy. As for a name, how about Colm (pronounced Callum).
Posted by: Cate at July 26, 2008 9:01 PMIt's a cute baby is what kind it is! Congratulations! I'm gonna say girl though because all by favorite boy names are dull. I think Ginevra is a lovely name, and I second the suggestion of Bronwyn, which I've always had a soft spot for as well.
Posted by: Rowena at July 26, 2008 9:02 PMThe child is beautiful and perfect, either way. I'm going to guess boy and suggest any combination of the four names our children have: Walker, Thomas, Joshua, Caleb.
Posted by: Cindy Ericsson at July 26, 2008 9:02 PMGirl - Liesl!
Posted by: Jennifer at July 26, 2008 9:02 PMBoy. Daniel. Oh...and beautiful!!!
Posted by: Gina at July 26, 2008 9:03 PMBoy. Axel.
Posted by: Beth Z at July 26, 2008 9:03 PMBoy! And he looks like a Christopher to me. So cute! =)
Posted by: ashpags at July 26, 2008 9:05 PMBoy-o.
And I'm already loving the suggestions Cormac and especially Kieran, but I'll hazard a different kind of suggestion. Here in the American South, it's common to have the mother's last name at birth (I can't bring myself to say "maiden name"), regardless of whether she still has it. It works less well if that's also the young lad or lass's last name. So "Thompson," "Boyle," "Smith," etc.
Posted by: The Simpleton at July 26, 2008 9:05 PMIts a boy! I say name him Nigel
Posted by: Karoline at July 26, 2008 9:05 PMThis little guy is beautiful, and congratulations to his lovely mom. How about Nathan James -- he was born on the feast of St. James the Greater.
Posted by: mary at July 26, 2008 9:05 PMThat's a girl. Olivia.
Posted by: Celeste at July 26, 2008 9:05 PMGirl named Alice.
Posted by: Rosemary at July 26, 2008 9:06 PMI'm guessing a boy but have no clue as to a name. That blue sweater just looks great on him or her. And of course, it doesn't really matter as long as he and Megan are well and happy, and she does look very happy indeed! Best wishes to all.
Posted by: Misty the Kneedler at July 26, 2008 9:06 PMThat baby is workin' the blue sweater, so I guess boy. Name - Noah, who took care of the animals: sheep, alpaca, various other fiber producing critters. (Also, the name of another incredibly cute human being who made his way into my world almost 12 years ago!)
Posted by: Laura at July 26, 2008 9:06 PMA girl! River.
Posted by: Kris at July 26, 2008 9:06 PMWhichever gender, name after the corresponding colorway! Meg likes unusual, yes?
Posted by: Emily at July 26, 2008 9:07 PMI'm thinking it's a boy. I've always liked Colton.
Posted by: Annie at July 26, 2008 9:07 PMI say it's a girl...and I like the name Josie Leigh. Congrats!! The sweaters are great, too.
Posted by: Lisathemom at July 26, 2008 9:07 PMBaby girl. How about Percy?
Posted by: Jenny at July 26, 2008 9:08 PMA boy...Eric
Posted by: Mary at July 26, 2008 9:08 PMGo with Baby Boy Aidan!
Posted by: trek at July 26, 2008 9:08 PMI'm guessing a girl, but man is she ever pretty in blue!
Posted by: Kelly at July 26, 2008 9:08 PMGirl. Jacqueline...Jackie for short...and if I'm wrong and she's a he, Jack!
Posted by: Barbara A.M. at July 26, 2008 9:08 PMa precious girl named Pippa
Posted by: Kara at July 26, 2008 9:08 PMthis reminds me of just after my younger son was born, and because he was born at home and i was bleeding a little too much and we had promised my older son that he could tell us the gender of the baby, we had a period of several minutes where we were hanging out with this little person and had no idea what gender it was. it's amazing to me how perceptions click in differently when there's a gender assigned. pretty cool.
that said, i think it's a boy, and i've always loved the name auberon.
Posted by: degutails at July 26, 2008 9:09 PMA girl! Winifred.
Posted by: Julie at July 26, 2008 9:09 PMHow fun. Congratulations to Megan and her family. I guess the baby is a girl named Matilda.
Posted by: Barbara at July 26, 2008 9:09 PMI was going to say Cora, but it appears Lindsay above beat me to it. :-)
So, I'll go with Boy for $500 and the question is "How about Deschain?"
Best wishes to Megan.
Posted by: klraabe at July 26, 2008 9:09 PMBoy. For names? Hmm.. Tristan, Congreve, Harrison, and Lars for a boy. Lillian, Abigail, & Cordelia for a girl.
Posted by: Amber M. at July 26, 2008 9:10 PMA girl named Ila - it means earth in Sanskrit.
Posted by: Juliet at July 26, 2008 9:10 PMLovely little girl! Madelaine,Maddie for short.
Posted by: ann at July 26, 2008 9:11 PMA boy? Oliver?
(The 'Romaine' suggestion had me cracking up, though!)
Posted by: katie at July 26, 2008 9:12 PMWhile I love how she looks in that gorgeous blue Aran -- and she certainly could wear it for no reason other than she looks so beautiful in blue -- she is (I am guessing) a girl. My suggestion for a name is: LaFae.
Congratulations!
Posted by: Vicki at July 26, 2008 9:14 PMa girl baby - Aoibheann.
Posted by: linder at July 26, 2008 9:15 PMI'm thinking boy, myself. What about something like Mikah Alyxander? No matter the gender, s/he is precious.
Posted by: bluebonnet at July 26, 2008 9:16 PMLooks like a boy - how about Christopher Michael?
Only had girls - this was the "boy" name in reserve!
congratulations on your bundle of joy!! I'm glad Mom and Baby are healthy!
How about a little girl? Allegheny or Appalachia if Mom and Dad love nature and the mountains. Now, I've never heard of a human with these names, but if Mom likes unusual names.....
Blakely is a nice name for a little boy, but I'm still guessing a girl.
Posted by: Torre in MD at July 26, 2008 9:17 PMGirl! Um... Elenore!
Posted by: Emily at July 26, 2008 9:19 PMA BOY: Logan
Posted by: Melanie Zahara at July 26, 2008 9:19 PMOh what a cutie. Your sweaters look gorgeous as well. My Best Wishes.
Posted by: Shweta Shankar at July 26, 2008 9:19 PMA girl named Lydia
Posted by: Patty at July 26, 2008 9:19 PMHewitt is a nice name...I'll use it myself in October if we have a boy. Congratulations, Megan! (I thought your baby was a girl until the sweater pictures, then it became clear you have a new man in the house :)
Posted by: Tabby at July 26, 2008 9:19 PMCongrats on the birth of a healthy and beautiful baby...I will guess boy, and suggest Shane. If I am wrong, and this blessing is a girl, I am suggesting Sage. Either way, healthy baby is a blessing indeed. Mazel tov!!
Posted by: PJ in NJ at July 26, 2008 9:20 PMwell, not to be nitpicky (or, well, maybe to be so just a little bit), but that baby doesn't have a gender yet! it has a sex, but i think you probably have to have some more complex cognition skills before you start expressing a gender. obviously, we expect the two to line up, but i think it's important to try to make the distinction.
that being said, i think it has boy bits. and i like really like the name etienne, though that's probably a lot less unusual in canada.
Posted by: jessi at July 26, 2008 9:20 PMOMG -- over 900 comments ! How about "Taylor" for a good boy's name ;) My tour de fleece is over. My arms were quite sore early in the game, there were several piles of laundry by day six, and by day 20 I had over 38 oz. to show for all my work -- definitely worth it ;)
Posted by: Suzanne at July 26, 2008 9:20 PMI think it's a boy, and I would choose my son's middle name. St. Clare, pronounces "Sinclair", of course. Besides, she was the patron saint of television. Who doesn't love that?
Posted by: Nikki at July 26, 2008 9:21 PMOk I vote for the boy gender, and my name pick is Tyman, I love that name and was not allowed to use it on any of our 9 kiddos.
Posted by: Beth at July 26, 2008 9:22 PMI think a girl - how about Matilda or Verdi ( means lush growth as well as green)
Posted by: Lea at July 26, 2008 9:22 PMLove boys...they smell so good!! Also love the name Aemond. Glad mother and child are well.
Baby boy named Reid - that's my special guy's name.
Posted by: Bonny at July 26, 2008 9:23 PMHow about Rowan? That works for both genders. And I'm going to guess girl.
Posted by: Heather at July 26, 2008 9:24 PMO Boy! Name: Taran
Posted by: Patti purls at July 26, 2008 9:24 PMI'm guessing girl, but for purely selfish reasons.
I want to have a girl. Badly. And if I do have a girl, I will name her Lilian Julia Rose after all of our grandmothers. (Her Hebrew name will be Shoshana after the last grandmother.) I want her to know where she gets her chutzpah from - all those strong women who never took no for an answer. So, that's my guess and you can use any of those names, also, since I think they're all lovely.
Posted by: Jen at July 26, 2008 9:24 PMI think this cutie pie is a girl. I'm not good with unusual names, I but have a clan of nephew's and nieces with unusual names. My favorite of the bunch in Finola--so I pass that on as a potential name.
Posted by: cath at July 26, 2008 9:24 PMIt must be a boy. (However, people thought my oldest boy was a girl when he wore a hooded jacket because he looked just like me! )
Anyhow, he looks like he won't take any guff from anyone. Name him MAX !!!
Posted by: kay at July 26, 2008 9:24 PMNo wonder the babe was late-too busy growing all that beautiful hair to take time to be born.
I think she is a girl-names, Rowan,Raide(pronounced Ray-dee) or Mazie.
My favorite boy name is Hudsen-my new Grandson.But being Dutch I like Bram(pronounced Bra-m) the Dutch version of Abraham.
Either boy or girl-"it" is a beautiful baby -very healthy looking -I like a little "chub" on a baby.
Congrats-looks like a job well done.
Girl - and with all that hair, she should be Rapunzel! Or maybe Nelda (my grandmother's name, and just old-fashioned enough to be unusual again.)
Posted by: cheri at July 26, 2008 9:25 PMA beautiful baby, for sure!!
I'll guess a girl, because I like the name
Tinuviel (from Lord of the Rings).
The sweaters look so sweet - Megan gets to keep both of them, no?
girl, and for the name I say Aurelia (it's my first name! pronounced "Uh-rail-yuh" :)
Posted by: Annie at July 26, 2008 9:27 PMGirl!
How about Aoife! (Pronounced EE-fuh - a friend named his daughter that, and it's certainly memorable & unusual.)
Posted by: Sara at July 26, 2008 9:27 PMI think girl. My daughter really wanted to name her brother (before we knew he was a he) Eliza, so that's what I'll suggest.
The suspense is going to kill me. I'm leaving to go camping tomorrow (until Friday).
Posted by: Monique at July 26, 2008 9:28 PMA boy named Zander
Posted by: D Louise at July 26, 2008 9:28 PMIt's an adorable baby! That's the only gender it needs.
I'm going with girl. Amelie.
Posted by: Sarah at July 26, 2008 9:28 PMSurely he's a boy named Nyame. The bubby looks so good in the blue.
Posted by: Nettie at July 26, 2008 9:29 PMLooks like my husband, pre-coffee, so I'm guessing it's a wee boy. :D
For a name, I'll suggest the one I never got to use for a son of my own - Logan Andrew.
(and, gratz to the family!)
Posted by: Kit at July 26, 2008 9:30 PMA girl!
Our pick if we had a girl was going to be Amida (after a buddha) or Ophelia. (sounds like Sophia, but not as popular)
We got a boy, and named him Johnathan. So she can totally steal the names. :)
Yay! New baby! Congrats to Megan.
Posted by: Kelly at July 26, 2008 9:30 PMFunny to Holly's comment of Shea for a boy - we have a girl named Shea, and rarely if ever meet another. Although she recently got mail from a fraternity, addressed to her also-gender-neutral given name. Wouldn't they be surprised?
As much as I want the baby to be a girl, I've got to go with boy. Obviously I could be totally wrong. I love Kieran (boy or girl), and Declan (definitely only for a boy). My girls would have been Avery Zane or Brighton Zane if they had been boys. And if I had another girl, it would be Chiara - a variant of Claire which means light.
Posted by: Niki at July 26, 2008 9:30 PMI think she's a girl and my vote is for Pippi or Pippa, I'm inspired lately by Pippi Longstockings' feminine tenacity.
Posted by: Laura at July 26, 2008 9:30 PMA boy. He looks like a Kevin or a Kieran. Maybe an Ian.
Posted by: Amy at July 26, 2008 9:32 PMShe is a beautiful baby girl, named Margaret, Maggie for short. That's what my husband wanted to name our baby if it was a girl. Alas, we have a little boy Andrew (my first choice!)
Posted by: Kerry at July 26, 2008 9:32 PMCongratulations to Megan and her beautiful new....boy?
My current favorite boy's name is Alexander. Not unusual enough, to be sure. How about Shreyes? Too unusual? How about Gilbert?
Posted by: Amy at July 26, 2008 9:34 PMI say it's a boy with all that hair. And I think that boy looks like a Hayden or Jayden or something like that.
Although I doubt quite highly that I am even in the ballpark ....
Love
auntietracy
I just read A Thousand Splendid Suns, so I am going to throw my hat in for a girl...and I think Mariam is a wonderful name (weep)
Posted by: Katy at July 26, 2008 9:34 PMThat's a lovely boy you have there!
I suggest Ellis Edward...Ellis anglicized from a Welsh name meaning "kind." Megan is Welsh too!
And Edward is the name of kings (so says Fanny Price in Mansfield Park by Jane Austen - and just suited to such a handsome boy!)
Happy Mommying!
Boy, is that a boy, or what - looks too good in blue to be a girl !!!
I like the old Johnny Cash song - "A boy named Sue"
It's a girl and I vote RORY...Congrats!!!!
Posted by: Marcy Kbro at July 26, 2008 9:36 PMI think a little girl. And name her Peggy, it's not terribly unusal, but nobody quite gets the hang of it right off. LOL
Posted by: Peggy at July 26, 2008 9:36 PMhe looks like a beautiful boy to me. I think he looks like a Dillon.
Posted by: dawna at July 26, 2008 9:36 PMBoy. Has to be. :)
And Micah...though, he looks like he could be a Caleb as well.
Posted by: Jami at July 26, 2008 9:36 PMBoy - how about Samwise
Posted by: Linda at July 26, 2008 9:36 PMBoy - how about Samwise
Posted by: Linda at July 26, 2008 9:36 PMA boy! I think the name should be Aiden!
Posted by: Michelle at July 26, 2008 9:37 PMWell, I don't know if it's a boy or a girl, because he/she looks lovely in both sweaters. I will share my 5 year old son's picks for names though (he has suggested these for my baby, due in October, but I'm not biting...)...For a girl he is suggesting Piper Gumby Diesel and for a boy he is suggesting Bumpersticker Fender Diesel. You can see why I'm not jumping at his suggestions!
Posted by: Alison at July 26, 2008 9:37 PMA Girl, :-) Chelese, Congratualtions.
Posted by: Holly at July 26, 2008 9:37 PMmy gut says girl but i'm going with boy.
Emmet.
I think that she should be named Kivrin ;) (I'm loving this game!)
Posted by: Jocelyn at July 26, 2008 9:38 PMI vote girl, because like you I always think babies are going to be girls. A name I have always loved is Ananda. It is in the Madeline L'Engle book A Swiftly Tilting Planet, where it is described (I am quoting from memory here, so pardon any mistakes) as a Sanskrit name meaning "that joy in existence that is so great that without which the universe would fall apart and collapse." Pretty cool, dontcha think?
Congratulations to Lettuce Knit Megan (Not Harlot daughter Megan)!
As an add on to my previous post-Megan (not your daughter)- be careful how creative you get with names-especially boy gender. Remember, he has to go to school with all the other kids and some names will get him beat up 3 out of 5 days on the playground! I work for a school system and I see this alot!!!
A guy I work with thought about naming his new son "monroe" til he saw out reaction--he said he could tell by the look on our faces it was a no-go. Another wanted to name his son "francoise'"-we pointed out that we didn't live in Paris(not even France) and that name was a 5 out of 5 beat-up moniker!!! Please-think of the children.Life is hard and children can be mean little beasts .
Not mine--but some.
But with all that hair she will be a beauty and if a he -he will be a knockout will the ladies.
he looks like a jack.
love the head of hair. beautiful baby.
Posted by: jules at July 26, 2008 9:39 PMBoy! I think he looks like a Nicholas James.
Posted by: Jocelyn at July 26, 2008 9:39 PMI think that sweet bundle is a girl...
And what about Ara? Soft, sweet, short (much like the recipient... lol)
Posted by: Mandy at July 26, 2008 9:39 PMI think a boy - and I suggest Samuel - not unusual, but lovely and not overused. He/she is a cutie!
Posted by: Jenn at July 26, 2008 9:40 PMI say baby girl, and Claire is my favourite name. It's not unusual though!
congrats to everyone!!
Boy and I'm partial to the name Charles Theodore
Posted by: Melissa at July 26, 2008 9:41 PMGirl for sure. Name her Myanne, because so many have an Anne but this one will be just for her!
Posted by: Kym at July 26, 2008 9:41 PMI'm going with Girl. I always wanted to name one of my daughters Katherine Elizabeth. She could be a Katy or a Queen with that name.
Posted by: Tammy at July 26, 2008 9:41 PMI'm voting boy.
Jasper always struck me as a nice boy's name.
Congrats, Megan!
Posted by: Ayse at July 26, 2008 9:42 PMA girl? How about my son's invisible girlfriend's name: Lainey?
Posted by: KittyMommy at July 26, 2008 9:42 PMHow about Annalise? That is my daughter's name and I get lots of comments on how unusual it is... I think the German spelling is Anneliese. You can pronounce the first A as "Ah" so it has a more European sound or you could give it an American twist and pronounce the first A "a" as in "cat". That is the way we pronounce in our family. Can't wait to find out the gender. Very, very beautiful child not matter what the gender! Congratulation to Meghan!
Posted by: Joanna at July 26, 2008 9:43 PMLove that hair and those cheeks!! My first had cheeks like those and was born with a head full of curly dark hair - she had to have her first haircut at 6 months!It is still dark and curly and at 23 she still has those cheeks! I say baby is a girl and her name is Stella.
Posted by: Missy at July 26, 2008 9:43 PMIt's a girl! Her name is Ava Leigh if you didn't know.
Posted by: Tia Rowe at July 26, 2008 9:45 PMboy!
adlai....like adlai stevenson
Boy. Name? Benton.
Posted by: kitkatknit at July 26, 2008 9:46 PMi say girl so she can wear either sweater!!!! and i say to name the child . . . something purty!
Posted by: dawn at July 26, 2008 9:47 PMCongratulations Megan, I know he is a boy, name, I like Jack, cya
Posted by: Monika at July 26, 2008 9:47 PMBaby girl! I love the name Wren
Posted by: Amy at July 26, 2008 9:47 PMIt's a boy...
How about the name "Keegan." It means "fiery little one." Of course, my Keegan is a girl. ;)
Posted by: Angela at July 26, 2008 9:48 PMIt's a girl! She should be named Alexia. :)
Posted by: marlene at July 26, 2008 9:48 PMboy - Calum :)
Posted by: sarai. at July 26, 2008 9:48 PMI vote girl! I love the names Evangeline and Genevieve.
Posted by: Laura at July 26, 2008 9:48 PMAhava means "love" in Hebrew. (the first poster suggested it but didn't remember what it meant)
I'm guessing girl, and suggest Arvetta, my grandmother's name. It's Welsh and means "one who is beloved".
I'm gonna go with Boy.
Name Cowan (Aussie Aboriginal name). I have always liked it, never had a boy though. (it's Co-Wan not Cow-an pronounced)..
Congrats to Megan too :)
Posted by: Katt at July 26, 2008 9:50 PMI am voting boy......and I would name HIM Grady
Posted by: Sarah Brown at July 26, 2008 9:50 PMLooks like a girl to me! I like Helena. What a little sweetie pie
Posted by: Beth at July 26, 2008 9:51 PMBoy - BOY
Posted by: sheryl at July 26, 2008 9:51 PMMy guess? A beautiful boy: Brendan. Please pass along my congratulations.
Posted by: Robin at July 26, 2008 9:51 PMOther girl names I like are Juniper, Alleluia, Abraxia (or Abraxis for a boy)
Posted by: marlene at July 26, 2008 9:52 PMI'm guessing a boy and suggest Damon, you have gotten some great suggestions
Posted by: Susie at July 26, 2008 9:53 PMI say baby girl. Name? Treasure.
Posted by: Iris at July 26, 2008 9:53 PMBoy. I think he looks like a Creston. Or maybe Larame. :) congrats!!
Posted by: heather at July 26, 2008 9:53 PMI say it is a boy, and the name I suggest is Garyth.
(From the movie "Four weddings and funeral". I have always loved that name!
It is a beautiful baby whatever the genitalia is. If I have to hazard a guess it would be girl. Three names for you - Harper, Eloie, and Esme'.
Happy babymooning to Megan.
Posted by: Janet at July 26, 2008 9:54 PMWhat a treat, a contest! I would name her Ivy. It means fidelity. My first daughter absolutely adores this name and she is a teenager now. I think it has passed the test. Congratulations and so happy Megan had a good birth experience. Hooray!
Posted by: Aline at July 26, 2008 9:54 PMBaby girl, name Destiny.
Posted by: Ada at July 26, 2008 9:54 PMThat's a little baby boy named Aemon.
Posted by: April at July 26, 2008 9:55 PMI'm going to say boy and Ewen for the name. And the best of congratulations to Megan :-)
Posted by: Disentangled at July 26, 2008 9:56 PMWe love our Cordelia, and I am voting for a girl.
Congratulations!
Mary
Girl-Call her Evangeline-Evie for short.
Posted by: Laura J. at July 26, 2008 9:57 PMa boy Tanian
Posted by: Tania at July 26, 2008 9:57 PMVoting girl, and Leigh or Lee for a name cause it could go for either sex.
Posted by: Thuy at July 26, 2008 9:57 PMboy - gerrit
Posted by: kristi and otis at July 26, 2008 9:57 PMA boy. Grayson.
Posted by: Amanda at July 26, 2008 9:57 PMHe looks exactly like a Simon - especially at almost 10 pounds!!
Nancy Reed
Minnesota
You know, even with a 50/50 chance, I just don't know and further more I don't care. That's a beautiful, healthy looking baby, and that's all that matters!
But in order to not be a complete party-pooper, I'm going to suggest a girl name (because I wanted to name my little girl this, but it sounds horrible with the last name McDonald):
Jamelynn Jasmine (you get a middle name thrown in at no extra charge!)
p.s. Jamelynn, not Jamie Lynn - pronounced Jame-a-lynn. Nickname could be Jame or James for short - yes, even for a girl.
Posted by: Rachel at July 26, 2008 9:58 PMI think it is a boy, and I recommend the name Enoch. It means "dedicated". In the Bible, Enoch did not die. Rather, God just took him up to heaven - "And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him" (Genesis 5:24).
Posted by: Dorothy at July 26, 2008 9:58 PMI do believe that's a lovely baby boy, and his name shall be Seamus. :)
Posted by: Megan at July 26, 2008 9:59 PMA girl.. Name Amara.. very pretty!!
Posted by: susan at July 26, 2008 9:59 PMCongratulations to the family!
What about these:
Sam
Alex
Erin/Aaron
Chris(tene)
Sasha
or some other non-gender specific name?
best of luck!
A cherubic baby boy named Byron.
Posted by: Amy in Loozyana at July 26, 2008 10:00 PMbeautiful baby boy: skylar
Posted by: holly at July 26, 2008 10:00 PMGirl. How about Gaia?
Posted by: Nicole at July 26, 2008 10:00 PMBoy -- Aaron. Congratulation!!
Posted by: Sharon Jones at July 26, 2008 10:01 PMCongratulations to not0the-harlot's-daughter-Megan Megan! I'm guessing boy .. and a name ... Gaeth ((rhymes with faith) which means "intelligent, skillful"
Posted by: Tori at July 26, 2008 10:01 PMI was told not to have any more bebeh's after my daughter was born... but If I had another girl.. I was going to name her Chloe, or Emma. So I think HER name, should be one of those. :)
Congratulations Meghan... you have a beautiful bebeh!
Posted by: Beth at July 26, 2008 10:02 PMI'm going to say a girl and I love the name Anastacia Rose - using Stacia as the nickname.
Congrats to Megan and her family.
Posted by: Alice S. at July 26, 2008 10:02 PMI think that's a big ole baby boy, and my favorite boy's name is Richard.
But no matter whether it's a boy or a girl, I think you'll be happiest with a family name that has personal meaning, not just looking to be unique and weird. No disrespect, but some of those names look like they were just a handful of letters pulled out of the Scrabble bag! Yikes!
(My daughter Fern votes for a girl named Sophie!)
Congratulations on a beautiful little one!
I think he is a most handsome little boy. I like the name Octavius. My daughter thinks a pretty little girl named Magnolia.
Posted by: Donna at July 26, 2008 10:02 PMThe baby is a lovely girl - how about calling her Avery Scarlet.......
Is this her first babe or are their siblings to this little sweetie.......
So cute, a precious bundle.......
Posted by: Dianne at July 26, 2008 10:03 PMA girl.
Name her Maighread (pronounced Mah-raid)
Mazel Tov Megan!
I'm guessing boy.
Micah
I have no idea why. We recycle names in our family, which makes for some fun names, like Tennessee or Panthea.
Posted by: Ann (yet another) at July 26, 2008 10:05 PMcongrats on the sweet baby girl..hows about Jaylyn Rose!?
Posted by: Fran at July 26, 2008 10:05 PM(i think my previous post was lost somewhere in cyber-space...)
But I think it's a boy, and recommend the name "Aberdeen."
Congrats to LettuceKnit Megan!
Posted by: Jennifer at July 26, 2008 10:07 PMI think it's boy with beautiful hair, and he should be called Judah or Jude. Or Sweet Prince.
IF it's a girl, I vote for Lorien. It's a family name for us, and I'd be glad to share. :)
I think it's a boy with beautiful hair, and he should be called Judah or Jude. Or Sweet Prince.
IF it's a girl, I vote for Lorien. It's a family name for us, and I'd be glad to share. :)
If it's a girl, Siobhan - having been tagged with that my whole life, I can say with certainty that the inevitable mispronunciations will build character! And if it's a boy, Seamus - which I would have been named were I a boy :-)
Posted by: Siobhan at July 26, 2008 10:08 PMGirl. Tekla or Techla. Galila (means life in Amharic).
Posted by: Kelly Faulstich at July 26, 2008 10:09 PMI think she is a little girl too. I favour old fashioned names like Claire or Charlotte (Lottie) or maybe Ruby or Rose...
Lovely baby!
Posted by: Jill at July 26, 2008 10:09 PMOoooohh ... what a lovely, beautiful and all that is good photo of baby and mama. Thanks for posting and thanks to Megan for sharing too!
Probably b/c I have two girls, I think this is a girl child. I love the name Stella ...
Posted by: Barb in Washington at July 26, 2008 10:11 PMCongratulations, Meghan! Many blessings to you and your family!
I'm going to guess boy, because the wee one shares the same adorable little chin dimple that my son Samuel had.
As for name suggestions....
I like the gender-neutral name Rowan, and thought I was going to be all sorts of clever for suggesting it until I noticed the few hundred commenters who beat me to it.
My husband and I have always been fond of the name Sebastian, but it doesn't fit well with our lengthy last name.
I'm also fond of Derren ("great") and Desmond ("man of the world").
Posted by: Mander at July 26, 2008 10:12 PMGirl? Feralee. I just was talking to a 93 year old friend and it's what he named his daughter, derived from his own mother's name. Seems like a nice name for someone new.
Posted by: Nancy at July 26, 2008 10:12 PMI think it is a girl, and I have always liked the name Pruitt for a little girl. Or if you like Friends the TV show (like I do) you could name her baby girl Chandler. I almost named my son Chandler b/c I liked the name & Friends so much, and it would work for a girl or boy.
Posted by: Abbye at July 26, 2008 10:12 PMI'll say Girl, I'm partial to my girls names, Isabelle or Sophia. LOL!@
Posted by: Steph at July 26, 2008 10:12 PMThis is kind of relevant, but I have a friend whose name is Samrie (pronounced like the ancient Japanese fighter). The best part? It means "I got my wish" in her native language.
Posted by: Briana at July 26, 2008 10:13 PMI'm guessing BOY - his name is Jake.
Actually s/he is simply a beautiful child who is blessed with gorgeous knitwear!
Posted by: Pat at July 26, 2008 10:13 PMI'm guessing girl... and she's cute :)
You should name her Cherish
Posted by: jennifer at July 26, 2008 10:13 PMI didn't look at any of the comments so I wouldn't be influenced by name or gender, so hope the name is not a repeat. That baby looks like a boy to me and his name should be owen, because he is your ow(e)n. Congratutlations Megan, whatever it may be, they are beautiful!! Enjoy!
Posted by: Becky at July 26, 2008 10:13 PMWhat a sweet baby boy! His name could be Patrick Julius. Patrick isn't that unusual, but have always liked it. Julius because he was born in July.
Posted by: kathy at July 26, 2008 10:14 PMA beautiful little girl, named after my daughter...Siloen (with 2 dots over the e) She loves her name, after a mermaid in a fairy tale.
Posted by: Jan at July 26, 2008 10:15 PMBoy, and I offer River, if it works with the unknown last name. Because, a young woman I know wanted to use that boy name, but alas, she married a man with the last name of Brown. But I don't think River should generate too much teasing, unless of course, the last name . . .
Have LOVED reading all the posts about new babies, and smells and memories. Obviously knitters are also natural "baby people"!
hmmm.... okay its a boy and his name is Kent.
Posted by: Michelle at July 26, 2008 10:17 PMI think the adorable baby is a boy and I would name him Zakiah. We were going to name my son that, until he came out and we called him that and he started crying like mad. Every time we called him that, he would start crying, so he's a Noah now :)
Posted by: Mel at July 26, 2008 10:18 PMThis wee bairn looks like a male child to me. I think either Seamus or Percival would be great names.
Posted by: Lynda at July 26, 2008 10:18 PMI say it's a baby boy......unusual names are lovely, but I personally love the classics. I say Tristan for this handsome person......:)
Posted by: Michelle at July 26, 2008 10:19 PMLooks like a boy to me - I think you should name him Rowan. (There actually was a little boy named Rowan on my son's t-ball team, but I never found out if his mother or father were knitters since his grandmother brought him to the games.)
Congratulations on your beautiful healthy baby!
I am gonna say a girl :) Genevieve (Gen for short..or Eve) or Delyia
Or a unisex name likes Casey, Toby/Tobi.
Posted by: Kathryn at July 26, 2008 10:19 PMMost definately a boy. Maybe Matthias (call him Matt!) or Jan, pronounced the Dutch way, yon.
Posted by: Rebecca at July 26, 2008 10:19 PMY'all are giving me some baby fever bad!
I say it's a boy, and name him Zaki!
Posted by: Gabriel at July 26, 2008 10:21 PMCongratulations to Megan! My youngest is 6 weeks old tomorrow and so I see boy baby - his name is Elijah - perhaps not so unusual but I am partial to it! I am a also a doula and have noticed that alot of moms are using the 'old fashioned' name's again - I have had client's name their babies Hazel, Grace, Gwen and Sadie this past year.
Posted by: Robyn at July 26, 2008 10:21 PMBoy. His name? Roman McLeod (insert last name).
My guess is a boy and suggest Ian for the name.
Posted by: Barbara at July 26, 2008 10:22 PMSince you're so excited, she must be a girl. A beautiful baby girl named Maire (pronounced as my-ruh)
Posted by: jonna at July 26, 2008 10:22 PMI think the baby is a little girl, and suggest the names Fallon and Ruth. If I'm wrong, though, Niles is a good boy's name :)
Posted by: Zari at July 26, 2008 10:22 PMOh, I think she's pretty! Thais is my current favorite girl's name!
Posted by: Cynthia at July 26, 2008 10:22 PMgirl - Siobhan Colleen (or Colleen Siobhan for the less adventurous)
Posted by: Judy M at July 26, 2008 10:22 PMA boy! Cadfael is a good Welsh name.
Posted by: Dawn at July 26, 2008 10:23 PMI will say. . . a beautiful baby girl.
Name: Ryan for a boy Rian for a girl.
Congrats Megan!
I'm sure it's a girl...her name can be Devon...but if it's a boy, the name can be Devin.
Congrats!!
Boy. Hmmm, Marcus or Kieran would be my vote.
Posted by: Grace at July 26, 2008 10:23 PMWhat a beautiful baby! I'm guessing a boy, he looks like a Pasqual to me! Congratulations and best wishes to Mom and baby!
Posted by: New England Knitter at July 26, 2008 10:24 PMI'm partial to naming him Gwydion. It's the name of the Welsh God of magic, poetry and music and it means "to speak poetry".
Of course, if I'm wrong and those chubby cheeks belong to a little girl name her Saoirse. It's pronounced Sair-shah. It is Irish Gaelic for Freedom.
Either way, Congratulations Megan. Many blessings on you both.
Posted by: Ellen-Mary at July 26, 2008 10:24 PMLooks like a girl to me (maybe wishful thinking, having had four of the boy models).....Erica?
Posted by: Donna at July 26, 2008 10:25 PMHAS to be a boy! How about Rhys? (Reece)
Posted by: justine at July 26, 2008 10:25 PMDefinitely a boy. Congratulations! Megan-enjoy your babymoon.
Melissa
Posted by: Melissa at July 26, 2008 10:25 PMA beautiful Boy. Looks like a Mario to me. Another name I like is Casey. Congratulations!
Posted by: Janet at July 26, 2008 10:25 PMA girl and 'Tula does the Hula'
Posted by: Eric at July 26, 2008 10:26 PMI think it's a boy. Name him Skylar or Kellen. Those are my son's first and middle names. He's a lovely, lovely human being so I am quite partial to those names. Congrats!
Posted by: Carole at July 26, 2008 10:26 PMI think it should be a boy named Conall.
Posted by: Merry Gentlemen at July 26, 2008 10:27 PMWhat a lovely child. You are so blessed. My guess is boy and Gabriel for the name. The sweaters look wonderful. Enjoy every moment of your little one.
Posted by: Rebecca at July 26, 2008 10:27 PMA boy. Looks like a Dylan or a Gavin to me. Congratulations!
Posted by: Amy at July 26, 2008 10:28 PMShe looks like a girl to me. Name her Quilla, after her sweater. Or Maia (close to God), or Arianna (like Ariadne).
What a beautiful child and Megan doesn't look too bad either for having birthed a 3 month old. My son was 9 lbs 1 oz at birth and he dwarfed the other babies in the nursery.
Posted by: marie in NJ at July 26, 2008 10:29 PMI think the wee one is a boy...and I like the sound of Doughall or Quinn.
Posted by: Diane at July 26, 2008 10:29 PMCongrads on your new babe. So gorgeous and healthy looking.
With that head of hair I suggest it must be a boy and a good name would be Samson. Although not unusual everybody seems to relate well to the name Sam as a nickname.
Boy - Corwin
Posted by: Jyll at July 26, 2008 10:30 PMA son -- named Brendan.
Posted by: Madeline at July 26, 2008 10:30 PMI'm thinking it's a boy - Reagan, maybe a Dominic? Something dark and thoughtful. ;)
Posted by: Erin at July 26, 2008 10:30 PMI think HE should be a fine fellow named Brock.
Posted by: Ruth at July 26, 2008 10:31 PMBoy!!
Posted by: Donna at July 26, 2008 10:31 PMUm, boy? Micah?
Posted by: kim in oregon at July 26, 2008 10:31 PMIt's a boy. How about Eri, pronounced Air-e.
Posted by: KnittingHeather at July 26, 2008 10:31 PMHe looks like a gorgeous boy, and he should be named after one of my sister's sons:
Elijah Lafayette
Zebulon Revere
Maxwell Thomas (ok, that one is pretty normal)
Lucky for them, we call then Eli, Zeb and Max! :)
If I am wrong, you could consider naming her after my late grandmothers:
Eulalia Arbutus
Clara Dorothy
Cograts!
Posted by: kim at July 26, 2008 10:32 PMI will guess girl. My suggestion for a name is Evangeline
Posted by: Kristie at July 26, 2008 10:32 PMAww, babies are lovely. I'm not guessing though. I think Eamon or Elis (both said with a long A sound at the beginning) for boys are great names and I love the name Ileana Elizabeth (il lay ana).
And because I think my grandmothers are very wise, here is some advice from them: who cares what your house looks like, play with your children and enjoy their childhood.
My other best baby advice received - As far as baby advice from anyone is concerned: Do what you feel is best and don't do what anyone else says (including me!) unless you want to. It will all be okay in the end. Trust yourself.
Posted by: StrawberryCreek at July 26, 2008 10:32 PMBoy, How about Levi?
Posted by: Renae at July 26, 2008 10:32 PMOh, that baby looks like a boy to me and seems at home in blue. My vote is for Tiarnán - "little lord"
Posted by: swtrknttr at July 26, 2008 10:32 PMHow about a girl named Melia, Hawaiian for "the crest of a wave right before it crashes", or that's what someone told me once.....
Posted by: Laura at July 26, 2008 10:32 PMI vote for boy and the name Josiah.
Posted by: Crystal at July 26, 2008 10:33 PMIt's a Boy! Bohen
Posted by: Ricki at July 26, 2008 10:33 PMA boy? I like the name Elliott for a boy or a girl.
Posted by: Angela at July 26, 2008 10:34 PMCongratulations to Megan and her darling child!
I think he's a boy, Owen.
Posted by: Phebe at July 26, 2008 10:34 PMA girl. Name her Dylis, which is Welsh for sincere and true.
Posted by: Lee at July 26, 2008 10:35 PMOh, this is a tough one. What a beauty!! I will say perhaps he is a boy, and I suggest the name Keegan. I think it sort of fits with the Celtic-looking (to me, that is) cabling on the front of the appropriate sweater. Of course, it's only appropriate if he is, indeed, a boy. If not, apologies all around and I really hope we don't scar her for life...
Congrats, Megan! You have a gorgeous, um, child. (And you look amazing, by the way)
Posted by: Jill at July 26, 2008 10:36 PMI simply couldn't care less.
Posted by: Caroline at July 26, 2008 10:36 PMBaby Girl: Jocelyn
Either way a beautiful little angel and both sweaters are perfection.
Posted by: Trish at July 26, 2008 10:37 PMI think it's a girl.
I like flower names, like Poppy or Daisy, or even Lily. Or Magnolia. Oh, and this isn't a flower, but I like Nora.
If I am wrong and that is a very pretty boy, I like Eli, Young (middle name, dude), Ira, Ezra, Atticus, or even Flint.
Absolutely beautiful. Congratulations, Megan! A boy...perhaps named Kaffe. :)
Posted by: Margaret at July 26, 2008 10:38 PMI think its a Boy!!! Cosgrove - victorious champion.
Posted by: Shayna at July 26, 2008 10:40 PMI think the baby is a boy. You have received some very good name suggestions. I don't have any to add.
Lynn
Posted by: Lynn at July 26, 2008 10:40 PMTammi-Marie
Posted by: Sue at July 26, 2008 10:41 PMI would like to guess - boy.
Name I like is Gryffin
He's beautiful and robust. How about Louis? Love and congrats to mom, dad and friends. Welcome to our human family.
Posted by: susanbee at July 26, 2008 10:42 PMMy DH and I both think a beautiful boy which means we are probably both wrong. My suggested name is Corwyn which I hope means "from the heart" in Welsh. My reason for hope? It is the name I chose for my youngest son.
I'm so happy that mom and baby are fine and the birth was easy. Such a head of hair!
Posted by: Ginny at July 26, 2008 10:42 PMBoy, I think. I am particularly partial to the name Scorpius, but Sirius and Lupin work for me too. :)
Posted by: Rosie at July 26, 2008 10:43 PM It's a BOY, and a cute one too maybe his name will be Rudy ! !
I think girl, and I'm partial to Briony. ;-)
Posted by: Heather Ward at July 26, 2008 10:43 PMThis is a heard one. I'm going to guess he's a boy and suggest the name Rhys.
Congrats to Megan and her beautiful baby!
a boy - Dylan Lyr
Posted by: Shelly at July 26, 2008 10:44 PMERIC. I love E names. I have an Elisabeth and an Emily. Congrats from Colorado!!!!!!!!
Posted by: knits at night at July 26, 2008 10:44 PMBoy or girl, Megan has a beautiful baby. I would guess boy and I love the name Henry.
Posted by: DebG at July 26, 2008 10:45 PMI'll go with "boy" and give you the boy name we wish we'd used on our son:
Ezra!
Posted by: bfmomma at July 26, 2008 10:45 PMMaryam, and it's a girl. weaverwoman
Posted by: Mary jane Butler at July 26, 2008 10:45 PMI'm thinking Boy, named Corrie, short for Corriedale, or Wensley.
Posted by: Jan Smiley at July 26, 2008 10:46 PMMaryam, and it's a girl. weaverwoman
Posted by: Mary Jane Butler at July 26, 2008 10:46 PMBoy. Ambrose
Posted by: rebeca jc at July 26, 2008 10:46 PMIt's a girl! Call her Ivy.
Posted by: Amanda at July 26, 2008 10:46 PMSuch a beautiful baby! I think he's a boy. Harrison. Congratulations to Megan and family! Tell her she did good.
Posted by: Susan at July 26, 2008 10:47 PMA boy.
but i have a hard time with the names. hmmmm Phin.
Posted by: Jessica Rose at July 26, 2008 10:47 PMI say BOY. How about Maxfield or Kipton.
Girl...how about Shasta? Volcanos and babies have alot in common.
Posted by: sil at July 26, 2008 10:48 PMMy guess is a boy, and I love the name Jesper - in Norwegian the 'j' is pronounced as a 'y'
Posted by: Emily at July 26, 2008 10:48 PMI think she's a lovely girl....I am partial to Charlotte, and then she can be called Char or Charlie for short.
Posted by: bethnocentric at July 26, 2008 10:48 PMI think it's a sweet little girl, and I vote for Merielle.
Posted by: Kere at July 26, 2008 10:48 PMCongratulations Megan, to you and your family! And Stephanie, we know how much you've anticipated this gift.
I believe we have a sweet little girl. And she is gorgeous in both sweaters. Anjali? Isabeau?
Posted by: Nancy Mc at July 26, 2008 10:49 PMAnd my congrats to Megan and her family!!
Posted by: Emily at July 26, 2008 10:49 PMI think we have a little boy here. Why don´t we call him Väinö. It´s a Finnish name, old-fashioned in a fashionable way, almost. He´s a beautiful baby and looks good wearing any knit!
Posted by: Leena at July 26, 2008 10:49 PMI am guessing a boy, and how about something Celtic like Conor, Liam, Declan, Seamus, or Aiden. That name seems to keep coming up in the comments a lot.
No matter what name, congratulations on the new arrival!!
That was one good-sized baby!!
Get lots of rest Meagan!!
Congrats on the baby boy...Liam is a nice name...
Posted by: justine at July 26, 2008 10:50 PMA boy perhaps?
I always wanted Bear after one of my childhood friends or Atreyu from the Neverending Story, though Bastian would work easily well for the faint of heart.
We're also big on interesting names. We've got
Winnifred Adelaide who goes by Fred
Findley Dahlia (after TIFF)
and Fearghu Balthazar Dumbledore whose sisters were asked to come up with a middle name. What amazing shoes to fill...
As we say here 'big names for big expectations' (yeah right). I say give them a name they can work with, something with options, something that suits a baby and an adult or something that can be adapted to work and of course, pick something you love.
Congrats Megan, you both look great.
Posted by: katharine at July 26, 2008 10:51 PMI vote for a girl. Her name should be India Sophia. What a cutie!
Posted by: susan at July 26, 2008 10:51 PMIt's a boy!
Stewart (Artie) is my name suggestion for the little darlin'.
Look at that hair!
Posted by: Pam at July 26, 2008 10:51 PMI think it's a girl and my favorite name right now is Annabelle.
Posted by: Kim at July 26, 2008 10:52 PM
Ummm.....not sure whether it's a girl or boy.......but as far as names, what about for a girl Maeve (pronounced may-vh) or Brianna or Athena, and for a boy Keegan?
Congratulations!!!
I guess girl, and I think she would be a fierce Indigo.
Posted by: Allison at July 26, 2008 10:52 PMThe wee one reminds me of my son, so I'm going to suggest his name, Finnegan, even though several people have beaten me to it. This is good though - my mom was convinced people would be laughing at Finnegan in kindergarten; at this rate it looks like he'll be Finnegan O. or even "the tall Finn." :) In any event, congratulations to Megan-not-your-daughter and welcome to the world, little precious one!
Posted by: Jennifer at July 26, 2008 10:53 PMOooo. This is HARD. And I thought that I knew babies! :)
I *think* girl, and a lovely name for her would be Marielle. (Mar-ee-elle)
Can't wait to check back in tomorrow!
Posted by: Holly at July 26, 2008 10:53 PMI say girl! But that may just be because I want to suggest Angharad as a name. It's the ancient form of Ingrid and it can be shortened to Angie :) Or you could just go with my own name, Elodie! Wink wink nudge nudge!
(For a boy's name, if I'm wrong, I'm gonna suggest Logan or Adrien.)
Posted by: Elodie at July 26, 2008 10:53 PMI'm guessing boy & suggesting Elijah because I like it & it's one of the names of my similarly sized at birth grandson.
Posted by: Donna at July 26, 2008 10:54 PMi vote for the white sweater, regardless of gender. (i love babies in white!)
Maggie for a girl
Alasdair for a boy (what i wanted for our son, but got overruled, and he wound up with Alexander instead.)
Posted by: Dragonintherain at July 26, 2008 10:54 PMA boy named Daragh
Posted by: sue at July 26, 2008 10:56 PMCongratulation Megan and family! Beautiful baby and beautiful sweaters.
Be careful of names if their pronunciation has to be spelled out - the child will have to deal with that their whole life!
I guess boy - Clayton or Cooper.
Posted by: Diane at July 26, 2008 10:57 PMI think it's a gorgeous baby, no matter its gender! However, I had one more girl's name picked out than I had girls, so I'm going to say it's a little girl who should be named Ariadne.
Posted by: Shirley at July 26, 2008 10:57 PMBaby boy-Kieran or Rowan.
So very sweet! Good job Megan!!
I'll guess boy. And I like the names Caden and Jacob, but I'm selfish 'cause they're my great nephews names. :)
Posted by: Teenuh at July 26, 2008 10:57 PMGirl! Aurora -- Ancient goddess of the Dawn. When was she born?
Congratulations!
Posted by: Cat P. at July 26, 2008 10:57 PMWe think it is a girl (of course, we've only ever seen girls--we have four) and that Persephone is a pretty name. My husband's sisters are Jade and Megan, so he votes for Jade. And our girls are Gwenyth, Adelaide, Peregrine, and Imogen--feel free to use any of those! Congratulations--babies are so marvelous!
Posted by: Noelle at July 26, 2008 10:57 PMI'm guessing a boy! Oliver, Winslow, Maxwell, Huntley, and Abram are some darned good boy names, don't you agree?
Posted by: Kathy at July 26, 2008 10:58 PMCongratulations! I guess boy, and will suggest the name...Jasper
Posted by: Katie at July 26, 2008 10:58 PMA real beauty. Girl named Claire?
Posted by: theresa at July 26, 2008 11:01 PMA girl, but only because I want to suggest the name Rain (I think it's pretty and whimsical).
Posted by: Stephanie at July 26, 2008 11:01 PMA boy named George.
Posted by: KaarenB at July 26, 2008 11:02 PMOh, that is so a little girl (although really, all babies have no gender features for a good while). Oh, and Kalika (pronounced Caleeka) or Chloe would be perfect names for her.
Posted by: Trish at July 26, 2008 11:03 PMCongrat.s Meghan! I am going with girl and my name is Bella Marie!
Posted by: Michelle at July 26, 2008 11:04 PMI vote girl and my name suggestion is Kaziah.
Posted by: Lisa at July 26, 2008 11:04 PMMust be a girl! I was a 9 pounder myself so it seems fitting to give her my middle name of Erdine. This was my grandmother's first name (Erdine Ruth) and my mother's middle name (Ruth Erdine), finally my middle name. We have never found it anywhere else!!
So, it an unusual name is to be used this would be it!! Since I have no children this would be a wonderful way to continue an unusual name and honor two wonderful women who have passed on.
In any case, sending love and good wishes to the new mom & babe.
Posted by: Priscilla Olson at July 26, 2008 11:05 PMMy husband's associate just had twins on Friday(identical I believe) and named them Micah and Dayne.
Masculine names but they are in fact girls.
So I'm guessing Megan's little dumpling is a boy(he looks far more at ease in the blue sweater) and she could use either of those as his name.
And if I'm wrong and he is a she...well either name could be for a girl as well!
Cory
I'm saying girl.
And Heidi is a lovely name, if I do say so myself. ;)
Posted by: sunflowerfairy at July 26, 2008 11:05 PMI'm guessing a girl. I have three female friends with unusual names that they are happy to have: Lilma, Briare, and Piper.
Congratulations, Megan!
Posted by: Loretta at July 26, 2008 11:05 PMI guess a little girl - If I remember correctly the statistics work out slightly in favor of baby girls. Name her Johanna (like the Bob Dylan song).
Posted by: Molly W at July 26, 2008 11:06 PMWhat a beautiful baby. regardless of sex, well done to Megan, I am pleased that her labour went well.
am quite partial to the boy's name Dante and the girls name Eliana.
I will throw my hat into the ring with BOY being my guess. :) baby's have a wonderful ability to make everyone smile dont they!
Posted by: Carly at July 26, 2008 11:06 PMI think she looks like a wee lassie, doesn't she? Well, maybe not so "wee"! How about calling her Melody? Works for me. As long as the combination with her last name won't make her sound like a stripper, like mine does....
Posted by: Melody at July 26, 2008 11:06 PMGosh, the chromosomes are too small for me to see. XX, XY...not a clue. But names...how about Violet or Keifer?
Posted by: Riin at July 26, 2008 11:06 PMI guess he's a he, and I vote for Kieran - love the Irish names (says the mom of Liam and Bridget)
Posted by: Liesl at July 26, 2008 11:07 PMBlessings and best wishes to all. A sweet, beautiful baby. I will guess girl, possible name Amber Grace. Take care.
Posted by: Cynthia at July 26, 2008 11:08 PMA boy - I'm liking names that happen to be Scottish surnames right now - Guthrie, Keddie, and so on. Unusual without being strange.....
Posted by: BJ at July 26, 2008 11:09 PMI think that wee sweet child is a boy. I suggest the name Kade. It's a Scottish name and it means "From the Wetlands". Rather suitable for this year and for a boy born in a city on one of the Great Lakes.
Congratulations to Megan and her new little heart on her sleeve.
Posted by: Dorothy at July 26, 2008 11:09 PMGorgeous Baby girl - name her DeVia
Posted by: Barbara at July 26, 2008 11:09 PMboy...name him Luc...it's a great hockey name.
Posted by: KM at July 26, 2008 11:10 PMJedidiah!!! A boy. :)
This is so fun! I love seeing all these wonderful names. I think this baby is a girl and she should be Eleanor. If I'm wrong and we have a boy baby here, he should be Jacoby.
Posted by: Jennifer at July 26, 2008 11:13 PMA boy. Name, Liam. Because? Why not!
Posted by: Vicki in So. Cal. at July 26, 2008 11:14 PMI love A-names, and I suggest Anson, which is English, and means "divine" and maybe "Megan's son" (Meg, An-Son)?
Either way, boy or girl, I concur: this one is fabulous!
Posted by: Shannah at July 26, 2008 11:14 PMboy...Jasper
Posted by: Rebecca at July 26, 2008 11:15 PMBoy i think
Posted by: mary~ at July 26, 2008 11:15 PMA boy? What's an unusual name these days? Ezekiel? Kieran? Hans? Luthor? I can keep going at this rate for days;-)
Posted by: CindyCindy at July 26, 2008 11:16 PMI'm going with a girl. How about Belinda
Posted by: Alisson at July 26, 2008 11:16 PMLooks like a boy. I love the name Henry.
But in case it is a girl, there are cool unusual names like Trillyn or Aja.
Posted by: knitMary at July 26, 2008 11:16 PMIt's a Boy
I love the name Henry- not unusual but noble
Girl?
I've always loved the name Belita. It's spanish for "beautiful"
Anyways congrads!
Posted by: Bethany Mills at July 26, 2008 11:17 PMBoy! Luke is a good name.
Posted by: Rachel at July 26, 2008 11:17 PMI already declared boy yesterday in black and white bits, for the world to see, so I'm sticking to my story, though I can't tell from that sweet chubby-cheeked face. So gorgeous! And that hair!
If we had had a boy, *Corwin* was a contender, except that I thought it clashed horribly with my husband's last name (though he didn't think so). Means 'heart's friend, heart's companion'. I like that!
Hooray for the new family!
Posted by: Cathy-Cate at July 26, 2008 11:17 PMI think......Boy - Galen
I have a daughter named Paige.
Oooh, what a beautiful baby. Either boy or girl, that baby is just darling!
I, however, think that he is a boy and I suggest the name Micah (biblical).
Congrats to Megan and hubby!
Posted by: knittingnurse at July 26, 2008 11:17 PMBoy. Grayson ( or Greyson ) depending on where you live.
Beautiful baby... tell Megan, " She did good!"
Posted by: Beverly at July 26, 2008 11:18 PMName her Aurora
Posted by: Red at July 26, 2008 11:18 PMI'm torn...want to say girl...and Lyric or Aria (ok I'm biased I have Melodie(3 years) & Harmony(5 months)).
but have a niggling boy thought too...I've always liked Erik and Dominic for a boy though.
congrats on the little one!!!!!!!
Posted by: Jenn at July 26, 2008 11:18 PMI think it's a boy, and his name should be Rhys or Aidan. :)
Posted by: Hope at July 26, 2008 11:18 PMIt's a boy and his name is Ethan Alexander....just because!
What a sweetie.
Posted by: Tee at July 26, 2008 11:19 PMA boy, I think. My son also weighed 9 lbs. 14 oz. (16 years ago -- now he's 6'2" tall).
Name suggestion: Travis (my son's name)
I think that Megans baby is a boy and my name nomination is:
Taggart James
Leslie
Congratulations Megan, that is a beautiful baby. I think she is a Flora or Florence.
Posted by: Hannah Money at July 26, 2008 11:21 PMOoooh! Boy...named Tuzo (good Canadian name, eh? After John Tuzo Wilson)
Posted by: Eva at July 26, 2008 11:22 PMA boy, I think: Owain Conor. Looks wonderful, especially in blue!
Posted by: Beth at July 26, 2008 11:22 PMI'm going with girl.
I love the name Annicah. If I had had another girl that would have been her name. Instead I got 3 boys.
Posted by: Stephanie at July 26, 2008 11:23 PMI will guess boy and my name suggestion is Galen.
Congratulations to Megan! That baby is a cutie and looks marvelous in both sweaters :)
Posted by: codecrafter at July 26, 2008 11:23 PMA boy! I like the name Theo (sounds good in both English and French!)
Posted by: Lorraine Weir at July 26, 2008 11:24 PMI'm going to guess boy, because I love the cable on that sweater!
As for names... can I only pick one? Oh dear. I suggest Talal, which is Arabic and means dew or light rain.
Posted by: Clare at July 26, 2008 11:24 PMIt is a boy named Cosmo. In utero one of my twins was named Cosmo and I have always thought it was a great name. Huge congratulations to Megan on carrying and birthing such a big gorgeous baby!
Posted by: Rebekah at July 26, 2008 11:24 PMI think a girl, although I agree with someone in the comments above that blue is definitely her color...it compliments her dark hair. As for a name....I like Ella, and I like Norah, although the two don't go together very well. So what about Norah Elaine? Congratulations Megan!
Posted by: Karen at July 26, 2008 11:25 PMGirl! Geneva - unusual, but everyone can pronounce and spell it!
Posted by: Tracee at July 26, 2008 11:25 PMHmm. I'll guess she's a she. And a pretty name for a girl with such lovely dark hair? Ciara - an Irish name derived from the Irish Gaelic word "ciar," meaning "dark." (It is traditionally pronounced "KEER ah," with a hard K.)
Congratulations, Megan!
Posted by: Linda L. at July 26, 2008 11:27 PMI hope these comments don't surface to haunt the child someday, we are going to give him/her a complex either way we look at it. Granted, i think that is one of the "musts" in the parenting world, so I'll chime in!
I am going with girl---look at all that beautiful hair! Name...Evelyn Helene
Congrats!
Posted by: Jenna at July 26, 2008 11:27 PMI think he's a boy baby... suggested name? Romney
Posted by: Diana Troldahl at July 26, 2008 11:27 PMA girl! And Adelle is not common but quite pretty, if I say so myself :)
Posted by: Adelle at July 26, 2008 11:27 PMI'm going with boy, and I'd name him Errol!
Posted by: Bertha at July 26, 2008 11:27 PMWhat a BEAUTIFUL bundle of cuddles!
In such amazing sweaters!!! (i'm dying for both patterns here! There are so many babies to appear here sooo soon!!!)
I'm going with .......
a boy....
named Oliver??
I'm going to guess it's a boy and suggest Matthew for his name.
Posted by: Christine at July 26, 2008 11:28 PMThat's a girl, all right, and the Terry Pratchett fan in me hereby christens her...
"Esmeralda Margaret (Note Spelling)".
I'll be naming my first girl the exact same name :)
Posted by: Andrea at July 26, 2008 11:29 PMI'm guessing the baby is a boy and I love the name Thor Nathanial. That is what we would have named our little one id she had been a boy. That was the hubby's suggestion. (he wanted his initials to be TNT heh)
Posted by: Dawn at July 26, 2008 11:30 PMCongratulations! I think the baby is a boy and the name is Excell. Ok so I'm partial to the name. Have a good one.
Posted by: Excell Dennis at July 26, 2008 11:30 PMI would guess that the beautiful baby is a boy, and think that Nathan would be a lovely name.
Posted by: Robin at July 26, 2008 11:31 PMI'm going to guess that it's a girl and suggest the name Pepper.
Posted by: Erin at July 26, 2008 11:32 PMI'm going to guess boy. Max?
Posted by: Rachel at July 26, 2008 11:33 PMi think it's a boy...the sweater looks so good...both of them! :)
name: Judah. it means "praise"
as in.."praise the Lord this child is OUT!" :)
Posted by: ester at July 26, 2008 11:33 PMParker! It's fun and classy all in one - like this beautiful babe. (also works for boy or girl, but I'm betting on a big, beautiful, powerful girl) Blessings on the newest addition to our human family - and on her immediate family!
Hugs to all!
this is fun. I'll guess girl because I love the name Oona.
Posted by: Kat at July 26, 2008 11:35 PMBoy -- Shawn/Sean or Sherman? (Of course, sean could go either way....)
Posted by: Deborah (aka Mt. Mom) at July 26, 2008 11:35 PMThat is definitely a boy mug. Looks like an Evan to me.
I am totally guessing. Can you ever tell when they are that newly-minted, and all kinda squashed and squinty and such?
Posted by: Susan at July 26, 2008 11:35 PMI'm going with girl. And I'm suggesting Zoey.
At any rate, the baby is completely gorgeous!!! Congrats, Megan and family!
Posted by: Nell at July 26, 2008 11:36 PMI'm guessing a little girl, name her Ellis! Although almost every Ellis I've known was a boy, it makes a great girl's name.
I have to say - those are the best cheeks ever! Just perfect for big smooches.
Posted by: kimbobim at July 26, 2008 11:37 PMhmmm Baby boy named Carlisle (pronouced Car-lyle)
or a girl named Irina.... either way the knitting love is evident
Posted by: Ashley at July 26, 2008 11:39 PMI'm gonna guess boy as well, but it could go either way based on those photos! I really like the names Isaac or Claude, though I can immediately imagine the little guy getting teased around Christmas time with "Santa Claude"....
Posted by: Amy M. at July 26, 2008 11:39 PMBoy named Declan
Posted by: Stephanie at July 26, 2008 11:39 PMI think she's named Lelia!
Posted by: Kate at July 26, 2008 11:42 PMI secretly think the babe is a boy - but I can only think of a female name, so my guess will have to be girl.
With the name of Charmaine Dawn.
Janey
Posted by: Janey at July 26, 2008 11:42 PMI believe that this angel is a boy. ...and I suggest that he be named Forest. If she likes unusual names, Forest is a wonderful name for a boy. One with nature, ..... Blessings on the new one, and on the family. I hope they are thriving.
Love, Kathleen
Posted by: Kathleen Bruce LC from Vermont at July 26, 2008 11:42 PMA boy! Named Kray.
Posted by: Susan at July 26, 2008 11:44 PMBoy. Name him Rams Presbytera.
And why not sell the sweater pattern to raise money for Doctors Without Borders/MSF?
Posted by: Austin Val at July 26, 2008 11:45 PMThat looks like a girl baby to me! (Or maybe it's just that I reeeeeally want the Baby Mine pattern :) )
How about Aurora?
Posted by: Carolyn at July 26, 2008 11:46 PMBoy; everyone I know is calling their boys Aiden (or a spelling variation thereon). Congratulations! And both sweaters look lovely.
Posted by: Judy at July 26, 2008 11:47 PMWhat a beautiful baby!
I'm guessing it's a boy and he looks like a Sebastian to me.
Posted by: Monica at July 26, 2008 11:48 PMI think the child is a boy. I think Omar or Forrest would be great names. How about Elliott?
May you have a long and happy life, Elliott Omar Forrest!
Posted by: Karen at July 26, 2008 11:49 PMIt's a girl! Named Amy.
Posted by: Coleen at July 26, 2008 11:49 PMI vote girl.
If you like something unusual what about Annaleah? (Anna-lee-yah)
Posted by: The other Rachel H at July 26, 2008 11:50 PMFirst glance I thought girl - Doniella. My youngest granddaughter had cheeks like that, still does, but with a longer neck now.
Second look, I think boy now, but have no suggestions for a male name, tho I like many already given. Either way, beautiful child, Megan, you are blessed!
Boy. Rowan would be a perfect name! That is what I named my son.
Posted by: Kimberly at July 26, 2008 11:51 PMGirl!
Names:
Sophia - means wise, or 'lover of wisdom'
or
Nora - means star, shining light, also 'woman of honor'
I believe the baby is a girl and I have always loved the name Isabella, after my husband's maternal grandmother. :)
Congrats Megan. I wish you as much rest as possible. :)
Posted by: Melissa at July 26, 2008 11:52 PMIt's a girl... Love the names Owen or Riley for a girl. Or how about Delaney or Taya.
Congrats! She's beautiful!
Posted by: Stacey at July 26, 2008 11:53 PMI'm going to say it's a girl. I think she should be named Rowan. Even if I'm wrong and it's a boy, still name him Rowan. It works either way. Whatever the gender, that is a beautiful baby!
Posted by: Holly at July 26, 2008 11:53 PMA baby boy. I'm partial to Ian or Colin myself. Glad both mom and babe are doing well!
Posted by: Jill Schaefer at July 26, 2008 11:53 PMBoy! The most unusual name I know of is Xerxes. My husband wished we could name our son that.
Posted by: Ann Druce-Hoffman at July 26, 2008 11:54 PMIt's a boy! Look at all that hair. How about Pierce, like Pierce Brosnan? Or Bryce?
Posted by: Erica at July 26, 2008 11:54 PMBeautiful baby--love the hair--I will guess a big strapping boy to be possibly named Dylan!
Posted by: Linda at July 26, 2008 11:55 PMCongrats Megan! I'm going to say a little girl, named Merry. :)
Posted by: Krystal at July 26, 2008 11:55 PMa boy named Riley
Posted by: Anita at July 26, 2008 11:56 PMHmmmm,, Boy,, name,,, Adriel,, why? I havent a clue!
Posted by: Nancy at July 26, 2008 11:57 PMNo name or guess, just OMG look at all the comments!!
Posted by: mardi at July 26, 2008 11:57 PMI think it's a girl! I like the name Trevyn, my my friend who is having a boy is naming him that, but I think it's super cute for a girl.
Posted by: Mikki at July 27, 2008 12:00 AMMust be a boy. The first name that popped in my head was cosmo - so I cracked up when I saw that someone else had suggested it already. How about Timothy - and I actually have a good reason. Timothy is the name of the mouse in the Dumbo movie and Dumbo's mom sings "Baby Mine" to put Dumbo to sleep.
Posted by: Christy at July 27, 2008 12:00 AMGirl Name: Kaydee
Posted by: Nancy at July 27, 2008 12:01 AMI can't decide if this wee little darling is a he-baby or a she-baby. And since he/she has already decided I'll leave suggestions for both.
My favorite girl names:
Ivy
Ember
Tyler
Alyssa
or Sherry (my mom's name)
Boys names:
Lysander (which means "Liberator")
Drake
Kieran
Kenan (pronounced KEEN-an, of course)
My husband is not partial to unusual names, so my boys are Ethan and Isaac...which I think are already suggested.
In either case, Congratulations on your beautiful knit-clad Angel and your "less difficult than some" labor. I'll try not to gnaw off my fingertips in suspense before tomorrow. (Seriously, I can't stand not knowing the sex of a baby. I think I have serious issues).
Posted by: Tiffany at July 27, 2008 12:01 AMLooks like a boy to me... I'd call him Ian.
Congrats on a lovely blog!
Andrea
A girl -- Sienna
Posted by: Toni at July 27, 2008 12:01 AMWhat a beautiful new babe, regardless of gender.
If I had to guess I'd say he's a boy baby and pass my son's name, Emerson. (Which I think is a boy's name, not a girl's.)
I've come across an Auden that wears his name well, too.
Posted by: Cynthia at July 27, 2008 12:01 AMI'm guessing that it's a baby boy. And while I know it's not going to be a popular suggestion, but I'd like to propose Gordon as a boy name. That's what we're thinking of choosing for our wee one if it turns out to be a boy.
Posted by: Jenn W at July 27, 2008 12:03 AMI'm gonna guess boy. I love the name Zimri - it would have been one of our daughter's names had she been a boy. Or how about Magnus - it fits! (Poor Mama, by the way!)
Posted by: Beth at July 27, 2008 12:03 AMI'm thinking a boy - Clifton, or Cliff for short. Congrats to Megan!
Posted by: D at July 27, 2008 12:05 AMI guess... girl, and for a name, I suggest Cunoarda.
Posted by: di'Taykan at July 27, 2008 12:05 AMCongratulations! My guess is a girl- my name- Rowan Eden
Posted by: Diana Minard at July 27, 2008 12:06 AMAs a gender rebel I suggest - Jaspher Slade.
regardless of chromosomes...XX, XY, XXY, XXO, XXX, XXXX, or XXXXX...and so on.
Posted by: shakay at July 27, 2008 12:07 AMIt's a girl. Elizabeth. Definitely. Maybe. I hope.
Posted by: good yarns at July 27, 2008 12:08 AMGirl. Her name: Bo. Or something else that starts with a B.
Posted by: Ashley at July 27, 2008 12:09 AMI'll guess a new baby boy.
Posted by: Sandy at July 27, 2008 12:09 AMGirl. Mina.
(for Baby Mine)
I think this baby is a boy.....and a name.....Mason Gage.
Posted by: Audrey at July 27, 2008 12:10 AMBoy. Renly or Stannis (I am listening to The Song of Ice and Fire; those are two of the kings.)
Posted by: kmkat at July 27, 2008 12:10 AMI guess boy. Hmm, a name? How about Quinn?
Posted by: Teresa at July 27, 2008 12:10 AMI don't know which, but I do have names.
Boy- Ephraim means Very Fruitful in Hebrew.
Jaron , also Hebrew, means singing
Girl- Lila Means Lilac tree in Persian & you are mine in Hebrew. (This was also my very dear aunties name) Her middle name was Belle. She was a wonderful woman and raised my dad. I miss her dearly, and if I were to have another girl that would be her name.
Lara, from Doctor Zhivago, one of my all time fave movies.
Jalpa
Dlephine- French for of Delphi, or Delphina- Woman From Delphi
The baby is beautiful. Soul touching Beautiful.
Posted by: Beth K at July 27, 2008 12:11 AMI don't know which, but I do have names.
Boy- Ephraim means Very Fruitful in Hebrew.
Jaron , also Hebrew, means singing
Girl- Lila Means Lilac tree in Persian & you are mine in Hebrew. (This was also my very dear aunties name) Her middle name was Belle. She was a wonderful woman and raised my dad. I miss her dearly, and if I were to have another girl that would be her name.
Lara, from Doctor Zhivago, one of my all time fave movies.
Jalpa
Dlephine- French for of Delphi, or Delphina- Woman From Delphi
The baby is beautiful. Soul touching Beautiful.
Posted by: Beth K at July 27, 2008 12:12 AMI don't know which, but I do have names.
Boy- Ephraim means Very Fruitful in Hebrew.
Jaron , also Hebrew, means singing
Girl- Lila Means Lilac tree in Persian & you are mine in Hebrew. (This was also my very dear aunties name) Her middle name was Belle. She was a wonderful woman and raised my dad. I miss her dearly, and if I were to have another girl that would be her name.
Lara, from Doctor Zhivago, one of my all time fave movies.
Jalpa
Delphine- French for of Delphi, or Delphina- Woman From Delphi
The baby is beautiful. Soul touching Beautiful.
Posted by: Beth K at July 27, 2008 12:13 AMBaby boy - Rhain, an ancient welsh prince, I was going to call mine Rhain Stuart, turned out to be a girl though so she is Prudence Alaina.
Posted by: Jacquie at July 27, 2008 12:17 AMA handsome hearty boy. Congratulations to all! Jonny.
Boy!
How about Xander?
Girl***Emmie Rose
Posted by: Patty at July 27, 2008 12:19 AMMy guess is the baby is a girl. And I'm partial to the name Codi for a girl (very unusual, have only met boy Cody's but not another girl Codi), or Lily.
Posted by: Codi at July 27, 2008 12:21 AMI think a girl. And for names, I suggest Simone and Giselle.
Posted by: Deanna at July 27, 2008 12:22 AMA boy! I love the name Joran--the name of a long time friend of mine.
Posted by: aimeed at July 27, 2008 12:23 AMCongrats on your boy, or so I think. As for a name, Iago (Shakespeare knows best).
Posted by: Bryan at July 27, 2008 12:26 AMI'm going to go with boy, some cool names are-
Diarmid, Caedmon, and Finn. Yes, I love the celtic names!
Posted by: Lina at July 27, 2008 12:27 AMSo beautiful! I think the bundle is a boy and I think his name is Rylan.
Posted by: Monica at July 27, 2008 12:28 AMI'm guessing boy (they always get the hair, it's not fair). As for interesting boy name I'll say Clayton.
Posted by: Jayme at July 27, 2008 12:28 AMThose cheeks! There's got to be 2 lbs. of cheek at least.
Girl. Named Louise.
Congrats, Megan & family. Well done.
Posted by: Becca at July 27, 2008 12:29 AMi think it's a boy, and for that i offer up Weston.
for a girl, if I'm wrong, Harper Rose.
congrats! what a beautiful baby.
also love mason gage as noted above.
Posted by: rebecca at July 27, 2008 12:29 AMI think she is lovely! She's definitely a girl! I think elizabeth, or Evelyn.
Posted by: samantha at July 27, 2008 12:29 AMCongrats! I say boy, and Shakespeare knows best when it comes to names... Iago.
Posted by: Bryan at July 27, 2008 12:29 AMI am going to guess girl, and I love the names Soleil and Willow!
Posted by: Shannon at July 27, 2008 12:29 AMI think he is a boy, and how about Delaney?
Posted by: Kathy at July 27, 2008 12:29 AMI'm going to go with boy, some cool names are-
Diarmid, Caedmon, and Finn. Yes, I love the celtic names!
Posted by: Lina B at July 27, 2008 12:29 AMI think he is a boy, and how about Delaney?
Posted by: Kathy at July 27, 2008 12:29 AMGot the spelling wrong in previous comment. This feels right. Jhonny.
I love the "baby mine" color but I'm all about GIRL. Lorelai is a beautiful, unusual, but not unheard of name.
Posted by: Erica at July 27, 2008 12:30 AMA boy named Leif!
Posted by: Joanne Richardson at July 27, 2008 12:30 AMBeautiful baby!
Boy - Cole
I think it's a boy, how about Samson.
And Ahava means love in Hebrew.
Posted by: Anna at July 27, 2008 12:32 AMI'm gonna guess that it's a boy!
As for name suggestions, I really like Aine (pronounced Aw-nyeah) which is Irish for Anne, or Sorcha (pronounced Suricha) which means 'light' (if it actually *is* a girl)... or Daragh, another Irish name which can be used for either gender :)
If it's a boy, how about Finnian, Sennan, Fionn, or Diarmuid as trusty Irish names? :)
Posted by: Aileen at July 27, 2008 12:33 AMI think girl...but boy or girl, I like the name Sid (Sidley?) but my husband doesn't.
Posted by: Barbara at July 27, 2008 12:33 AMI think a girl...and name her Olivia Grace.
Posted by: Lora at July 27, 2008 12:33 AMI think she is lovely! She's definitely a girl! I think elizabeth, or Evelyn.
Posted by: samantha at July 27, 2008 12:33 AMI think that's a girl. Yep. And how about Casimira for an unusual name. 'Course if that's a boy, you could just - ahem - lop off the extra 'a', and name him Casimir. But I think that's a little girl.
I don't know why, but whenever I see cheeks like that on a baby I think "yolk sack," like those are reserves for getting her through the first few days.
Posted by: pamela at July 27, 2008 12:33 AMGirl, Nell.
congrats on your bundle of joy Megan!
Stephanie, baby needs a matching hat (to wear soon, not now in the swelter!!)
Love the sweaters! they are beautiful and lovely on the baby!
I think she's a girl. I love Willow, Soleil, and Sage.
Posted by: Shannon at July 27, 2008 12:34 AMIt's a girl! Pasha, perhaps? :)
Posted by: Crys at July 27, 2008 12:34 AMLooks like a boy to me! TEHABI - it's Hopi for "Teamwork," and can go either way.
Posted by: Cathey at July 27, 2008 12:35 AMHm, my sleuthy friend points out that the flowery receiving blanket in some of the pics suggests that this is a girl baby. But I have better ideas for boy names, so I'm going to say this is a boy. How about Fergus? or Ransom?
Posted by: Eglentyne at July 27, 2008 12:37 AMCongrats to Megan! Glad that both mum and baby are well. I'm going to say it's a boy (only because she already has girls!). Names -Matthias, Tiberius (after one of the Gracchi brothers who helped reform ancient Rome). If it is a girl I've always liked Astrida (I met a very nice girl with this name).
BTW, you have 30 days in Ontario to name your little one, hubby and I took 15 days (yes 15) to name ours - Lawrence :-D
I'm going to guess sweet boy baby - but the name QUINN works for either gender.
(and please forgive me, little one, if I have guessed incorrectly - we're just so excited to meet you!)
Posted by: Tonya at July 27, 2008 12:37 AMI'm going to guess a boy... I'd suggest Tobias.
Posted by: Lissa at July 27, 2008 12:37 AMI'm going to say boy.
And the name?
Brandon Michael for a normal-ish name, and Daron Connorey to mix things up a bit.
Posted by: Noelle Stone at July 27, 2008 12:37 AMI say girl, and my name choice is: Virago. Virago is one of those great words that feminism should have picked up YEARS ago but didn't. People think it means "bitch" or "shrew". It actually means "a woman of great stature, strengh, and courage who is not feminine in the conventional ways". (Imagine that huh? A word designating a strong woman that has been misinterpreted to mean bitch... who knew?) =^)
I think I'm post 6000 though so i don't antipate this being read! =^)
Posted by: annadownya at July 27, 2008 12:37 AMI'm guessing boy =) just looks so adorable
Posted by: Stephanie at July 27, 2008 12:38 AMCongratz. Cute baby. I vote girl, and if you are looking for a unusual name here is one. My little sisters name is Yensi. Given to her by a for year old me when she was born. We have never heard of another one. Ithink the closest was an athlete, but his name is Yansi.
Posted by: Nelly at July 27, 2008 12:39 AMTwo beautiful, classic names... James or Joan
She looks like a little Joan to me!! Congrats and all good things!
Welcome little one!
I'm guessing a boy since he looks so good in that lovely blue! I love the name Malakei. Congratulations to Megan on your new addition to the family.
Posted by: Stephanie Too at July 27, 2008 12:40 AMgirl - Alaka. I'm out of town and don't have the meaning for it off hand but I can let you know once I'm home.
Posted by: Shona at July 27, 2008 12:41 AMIf it's a girl, would you consider the name of Miranda, perhaps?
Posted by: Jeydan at July 27, 2008 12:41 AMIt's a boy: how about Tor, a special word for a special place, different yet easy to say and spell(the following is, iof course from Wikipedia) "The term is notable for being, along with crag, one among a mere handful of Celtic loan-words (Cornish tor, Old Welsh twrr, Scots Gaelic tòrr), primarily of a geographic or topographical nature, to be borrowed into vernacular English prior to the modern era. This origin of the word and the very fact it has survived hints at the places' special meaning to the gaelic peoples, often being centres of ritual and beliefs in the mystic and spiritual – a belief which in some cases carries on to today."
Maria Angelina (my beloved granddaughter's name)
Posted by: Carolyn at July 27, 2008 12:44 AMIt's a boy. His name could be Dean Michael
Posted by: Weedwacker at July 27, 2008 12:44 AMGirl. If you want a really great, quite unusual name, how about Anisa? :-D
Posted by: Anisa at July 27, 2008 12:44 AMBoy. Andrew Glenn.
Posted by: Choc at July 27, 2008 12:46 AMCongrats to Megan. If it is lovely little girl either Tryphena (my middle name) or Carys (my sister's middle name)
Posted by: Jenny at July 27, 2008 12:47 AMit's a boy.....ellery jonas than again its a girl.....beatrix "trixi" rose.
Posted by: Lanna at July 27, 2008 12:48 AMBoy. Name him Ezra or Jeremiah or Jude. (The latter, of course, will have people singing that Beatles song at him all the time, but that's not a bad thing.)
Posted by: Manders at July 27, 2008 12:49 AMI'm going to guess boy. Named Milo.
If it turns out to be a girl, my vote is for Georgia.
Posted by: Emily at July 27, 2008 12:50 AMMy husband says it's a Winston Churchill. :D I'm going to guess boy and suggest Meredith, it works for either gender (if you watch Stargate, you'll understand).
Congratulations, whatever gender and name, it's a beautiful baby. Welcome to the world little guy (or gal)!
Posted by: Chelsea the Yarngeek at July 27, 2008 12:51 AMBoy:
Wolfgang
Tristan
Julian
Blaine
Girl:
Bronwyn
Brynn
Ona
Rhiannon
I'm guessing boy.
Names? Gabriel, Xander, Donal, Hamish
If however, it is a girl, some names - Leah, Zillah, Sarai (three names I didn't use for my girl, who ended up a Brigit Naomi)
Congratulations Megan - no matter the sex, that is one gorgeous bunch of baby. :-D
Posted by: Adina at July 27, 2008 12:54 AMI'm guessing a girl. Whichever, the sweaters both look beautiful on he(r).
Congrats Megan!
girl named lily
Posted by: iman at July 27, 2008 12:55 AMI thought of another name I have always liked for a boy.
How about: Beecher
girl named lily and congrats on having such an adorable infant
Posted by: iman at July 27, 2008 12:56 AMA girl.....Charlotte!
Posted by: Katie at July 27, 2008 12:56 AMCongrats, Megan! I'm thinking it's a girl, but both sweaters are gorgeous, and I hope she can wear them both!!!
I have no suggestions for a name, it's such a personal thing.
Trish
Posted by: Trish Johnson at July 27, 2008 12:56 AMGirl, I think.
I like those names that aren't all that "weird", yet aren't made-up, or overdone for this generation of babies.
Celeste
Margaret
Bonnie
Samantha
Adelaide
wow - beautiful baby....beautiful sweaters! If I had to guess, I'd say the baby is a girl. Names I am partial to are Aubrey, Charlotte or Ruby.
Posted by: leslie at July 27, 2008 1:01 AMIt's a girl! She looks like a Charise to me.
Posted by: Patti at July 27, 2008 1:04 AMCongratulations! I think a little girl. For names some of my favorites are:
Marcella
Helen
Roisin Dubh - With or without the Dubh. In its entirity it means dark little rose in Gaelic and is pronounced ro-ish-een dove. It has a left slanting accent mark over the o and a right slanting accent over second i.
I think it's a boy and here are some name suggestions:
Boy: Fox, Archer, Zale, Quincy, Wallace
Girl: Aria, Evangeline, Collette, Azizah
What an exquisite baby! I have no guess as to gender, but I love the name Dulcinea for a girl, and Declan for a boy.
Posted by: J Oakley at July 27, 2008 1:09 AMOh, that's a boy! You can tell by how wonderful that blue looks on him. I say name him Alwynn. What an incredible gift, the gender is just trivia in comparison!
Posted by: Lynda Sorenson at July 27, 2008 1:10 AMI know I already posted, but hubby just got home and I had to tell him.
For a boy he likes Abbott and Knight(his grandfather's middle name.
Anf for a girl...Melodie or Harmony(yep he chose our girls names). :-)
sorry for any typos, am up with a teething, fussy 5 month old Harmony-girl.
Gee a few people have already chosen Avery so I'll say Connor for a boy.
Posted by: Josephine at July 27, 2008 1:12 AMBoy - Slater
Posted by: Terri D at July 27, 2008 1:12 AMBOY! And look at all that hair! My boy is named Samuel, although if it's a girl after all, we also have an Eloise here...
Posted by: Keena Golden at July 27, 2008 1:13 AMA baby boy! and I love the name of Raziel, as my fiancee.
Congrats to Megan!
That's a little boy. I would name him Aidan.
In Irish the meaning of the name Aidan is: Warm; little fire. A masculine variant of Eshne from Irish Gaelic. Famous Bearer: actor Aidan Quinn.
Posted by: Sharon Carl at July 27, 2008 1:16 AMI'm guessing... BOY. And I'm suggesting... Orion.
Posted by: Erica at July 27, 2008 1:19 AMI think it's a girl.
Tallulah!
Boy. Atticus or Claudius.
Posted by: Sally at July 27, 2008 1:22 AMBoy, I think. And Zander, Darius, or Luka. I love Aidan too, but am seeing that one a lot lately.
Posted by: knitmomma at July 27, 2008 1:22 AMgirl! Joy!
Posted by: Robin at July 27, 2008 1:22 AMA boy - named Basil?
Posted by: Jen at July 27, 2008 1:23 AMI think its a girl just because the Baby Mine sweater looks better on her in my opinion, though they're both adorable.
As for a name, Canzetta (pronounced: Can-zA-ta) It's a family name. Or just a simple, beautiful Rose.
Posted by: Athena at July 27, 2008 1:24 AMhmmmmmmm...i can never guess the gender of a baby. usually, i just say, "what an adorable baby! what name did you pick?" and hope that the name gives away the gender :) if not, i ask "how old?" the parents often give away the gender by the use of the appropriate pronoun.
since i have a 50% chance of being correct, i'll guess "boy'.
as for boy names...if you want unusual, how about a hawaiian name, such as Makana (gift) or Ikaika (strong) or Kekoa (the brave/ the courageous)?
Posted by: t at July 27, 2008 1:25 AMShehadababyitsagirl! Name her Sophie.
Posted by: George at July 27, 2008 1:27 AMGirl. Name her Bronte, in honor of Emily, Charlotte, and Anne.
Posted by: Suzanne at July 27, 2008 1:29 AMWhat a cute little wee one. I'm guessing girl and suggesting Lila. It's arabic for night and with those lovely dark eyes and hair it seems fitting. That and I love how it sounds. I hope Megan does too. Congrats and may she never have colic.
Posted by: Emmie at July 27, 2008 1:32 AMCongratulations to Megan!!
My guess is girl. My votes for girl names are Emmaline (Emma-Lyn, the e is silent), Violet, Pearl, Sophia and Ava. I know that's more than one but a girl can have more than one name...like a middle name or two. *wink*
Posted by: Lisa at July 27, 2008 1:33 AMBaby Boy Benjamin!
Posted by: Sarah at July 27, 2008 1:34 AMBoy. Seamus.
Posted by: TheBon at July 27, 2008 1:34 AMUm... former British prime minster Sir Winston Churchill? (Sorry, all newborns look like him to me)
Seriously, a little girl, and lately I've been quite fond of the name Kendall. Works either way, and either way he/she is lovely.
Posted by: Jessica at July 27, 2008 1:35 AMI think it's a boy and you should name him Corin. However, everyone thought I looked like a boy as a newborn, so I realize it might be a girl. In that case you should name her Alaria.
Posted by: Pooleknitter at July 27, 2008 1:36 AMTwo people have guessed Quilla so it must be a boy named Nyame.
Posted by: Sarah at July 27, 2008 1:36 AMIt's a totally a girl. Cheeky should be her name. My name is also Megan and I named my daughter Eleanor. We like it!
Posted by: Megan d at July 27, 2008 1:37 AMIt's a boy!
I think a great name would be Spencer Leo.
That would have been my daughter's choice if Josie would have been a boy. Love that name!
Congratulations on such a beautiful baby, you're right, gender doesn't really matter as long as you have a healthy, beautiful baby to hold in your arms.
Good job Megan!
Boy. Zefram!
Posted by: domestipithecus at July 27, 2008 1:39 AMI say it's a girl and I rather like my own daughter's name: Kyleen
Posted by: Annette at July 27, 2008 1:40 AMCongratulations Megan, what a pudding face. Sweaters are beautiful Stephanie.
And I am going to say boy and I have two names to choose Zachery or Ezekiel. Which can also be Zac or Zek.
It's a boy, name him Newt.
Posted by: Monica at July 27, 2008 1:41 AMCongratulations Megan!! I think that your little girl is beautiful and her name should be Jocelyn Pearl. That is the name my son, Aidan John, would have gotten if he had been my daughter.
Posted by: Deb at July 27, 2008 1:43 AMi'm not happy with the little Toronto knitter hegemony that happens.
Posted by: anon at July 27, 2008 1:47 AMMy best guess is that's a boy! And I think he looks like a Tristan. That's the name my miscarried baby would have been given, regardless of sex.
Congratulations to the new mommy! What a beautiful little bundle! =)
Posted by: Esterrific at July 27, 2008 1:47 AMGemma is a great name, still reasonably unusual. ps I guess a girl.
Posted by: gemma at July 27, 2008 1:48 AMIt's a boy and his name is Gabriel.
Posted by: Paula B at July 27, 2008 1:52 AMAwww....what a gorgeous bub! My guess is a girl - as for a name, Phillipa (Pippa, or Pip for short) or Genevieve. In case I'm wrong Angus (Gus) or Dashiell (Dash) for a boy.
Posted by: Felicity at July 27, 2008 1:53 AMThat's a baby boy, and he looks like a Gareth.
Congrads either way!!
9lbs 14oz! That is a BIG boy :)
As for a name?
Silas
Jonah
Jerrill
wow- so many names already! If no one's requested a boy named Tristan, then that's my vote :)
Posted by: Megan at July 27, 2008 1:55 AMSo very please to meet you, me bonny young boy!Liam or Ivar would suit you just fine :^)
Posted by: Allison at July 27, 2008 1:57 AMLooks like a boy. Lawrence would be a great name for him. Congratulations to the new Mom and her sweet baby!!!
Posted by: Helene at July 27, 2008 1:58 AMBoy. I like Henry, Arlo and Abraham.
Posted by: emiLy at July 27, 2008 1:58 AMErm, I think the baby is a boy - can I suggest Liam?
Posted by: Rose Red at July 27, 2008 2:00 AMWhat a pretty baby. I'm guessing it's a boy. How about Griffin or Anakin. Anakin is from Star Wars. It was Darth Vader's real name before he became Darth Vader. I really like it, but my husband said we can't name our son that (if we ever have one), despite the fact he's a huge Star Wars fan. sigh.
Posted by: Annette at July 27, 2008 2:00 AMIt's a boy! How about naming him Lager or Porter after your favorite beverage?
Posted by: Debbie at July 27, 2008 2:00 AMLooks like a boy to me and having a Welsh named mum how about Geraint?
Best wishes to all
Posted by: Pat at July 27, 2008 2:04 AMGirl? How about Josephine, which can be shortened to Josie, or Jo depending on preferences ...
Posted by: christine at July 27, 2008 2:06 AMHe's a beautiful baby boy!! I don't have any name suggestions, but I must say I love those cheeks - totally pinchable!
Posted by: Michelle at July 27, 2008 2:06 AMBoybaby. I'm old school and wanted to name my boy Benjamin - but he turned out to be a she!
Posted by: Siew at July 27, 2008 2:09 AMgirl - Lily
Posted by: julie kubala at July 27, 2008 2:10 AMI think it's a girl and as for the name. Maeva. (pronounced May-va).
Posted by: Angela at July 27, 2008 2:13 AMI think...GIRL!
And...for the name...
Honora Marie...
Congrats to Megan!
Boy! I haven't read all one million comments, so my offering is: Royce.
Congratulations on a beautiful child, either way!
I say boy... name him James Alexander Malcolm.
Posted by: Michelle at July 27, 2008 2:21 AMBaby Girl and she named her Pixie! :)
Either way that's a CUTE baby!So chunky!!! :):)
Posted by: Hayley at July 27, 2008 2:22 AM"let's wait thirteen years and ask it"
so i guess we'll find what baby really ends up being.
but from the old wives' tales about how one carries a baby, that's a boy baby.
named....sullivan.
Posted by: m at July 27, 2008 2:22 AMI think it is a beautiful girl. Hmmm...a name you'll never find on a coffee mug. Alma is not that unusual but so beautiful to fit this child.
Posted by: Joansie at July 27, 2008 2:22 AMGirl. Laurel. Laurel Evelyn, or Aurelia
Posted by: Maura Endicott at July 27, 2008 2:28 AMI think it's a girl. The name Marigold is unusual...and pretty :)
Posted by: Christine H at July 27, 2008 2:30 AMThe baby (since I can't quite use pronouns yet, now can I?) is absolutely beautiful, congratulations to Megan!
I'm guessing it's a boy... mostly because I've been taking care of two young boys lately and I absolutely love them. I love the name Theo, with a middle name of Aidan. Theo Aidan.
If I thought it was a girl I'd have to go with Rowan Josephine. Especially because "Rowan" sounds so fibery. :)
Posted by: Caro at July 27, 2008 2:31 AMA girl -- I always wanted to call a daughter Adrian, or the more feminine Adrianna.
Posted by: Pam at July 27, 2008 2:31 AMBoy. How about Rad, short for radicchio. Or Rocky short for rocket.
(just following the theme of lettuce...)
Looks like a sweet little girl! I'd name her Taylor. (Works if it is a Boy also!)
Posted by: Nancy at July 27, 2008 2:35 AMDefenitly a boy.
What about Amyas for a name. It comes from the latin Amicus and means "the amicable".
We can use all the friendliness we can get.
I hope he will get a lot of it in his life, and maybe add some to this world.
I'm guessing a girl. And what about Nyla (pronounced NYE lah) for a name?. It's Gaelic for Cloud or Champion. It could also be spelled Nila, but it changes the meaning a little to "she who succeeds and acquires".
Posted by: Danielle at July 27, 2008 2:43 AMMy first thought was what a beautiful baby girl. But after further investigation I believe this little lovely is a fellow. How about Edward? If this is a baby boy....I think he should be called Edward. Not Ed. Not Eddy. Just plain Edward.
Posted by: Susan at July 27, 2008 2:43 AMIt's a boy! I think he looks like a Darius! He had an awesome an powerful history, and boys named Darius tend to be lucky.
Posted by: Hellga at July 27, 2008 2:45 AMI'm guessing a girl. My husband suggests Patrice for the name.
Posted by: Sheri at July 27, 2008 2:45 AMLooks like a healthy, content baby. I haven't a clue about the sex. I know nothing about babies. As a Russianist, however, I'm very partial to certain Russian names. Anastasia (from ancient greek, means resurrection or rebirth) for a girl. Or Marina (=sea maiden). Or Sofia (=wisdom). Vladimir (= ruler and peace) for a boy. Or Ilya (=Elijah). Or Miroslav (=peace and glory). Then again, my Scottish heritage favors my clan name: Cameron. It works for either boy or girl. Much luck to baby and mother however it turns out!
Posted by: Kristen at July 27, 2008 2:46 AMI haven't got the foggiest on gender but I like Romney for a name and it sounds more like a girl's name so I'm going to go with girl.
Posted by: Ali at July 27, 2008 2:48 AMOh, how beautiful! What a tiny little human - I think it's a girl.
I like the names Amelie and Anwen.
Congratulations thought, regardless of the gender or name!
Posted by: soo at July 27, 2008 2:49 AMHe's Seamus. What a little blessing.
Posted by: Margaret at July 27, 2008 2:50 AMI'm going to plump for a lassie, and I think she looks Celtic so I recommend 'Tegwen'. I went to school with a Tegwen and always thought it would be one of my choices if I had children. Incidentally it means 'beautiful and blessed' (in Welsh/Irish) which she/he certainly is. Wishing Megan and her baby all the best at this special time.
Posted by: purlpower at July 27, 2008 2:52 AMIt's a girl! Which I hereby dub Simone.
Posted by: Nadia Lewis at July 27, 2008 2:54 AMI think he's a boy.
The name Ramsey means Holy Symbol in Arabic, and if there is anything more holy than a brand new baby, I don't know what is. Of course, I am biased, it's my husband's name.
Whatever the gender, congratulations on a beautiful healthy baby.
Posted by: ania mieszkowska at July 27, 2008 3:01 AMMethinks this is a boy.........Maxwell Gage.
Posted by: Audrey at July 27, 2008 3:02 AMI've no idea whether he or she is a girl or a boy, but I'm certain that although both cardigans are gorgeous, the blue one suits him or her best. :-)
Arwen for a girl.
Iford for a boy.
I think it's a boy--How about Stefan Andreas?
Posted by: Lynn at July 27, 2008 3:07 AMWelcome to the world little boy. Perhaps your name is Padraig or Caleb or Connor?
Posted by: Jan at July 27, 2008 3:07 AMThe baby is fabulous -congratulations Megan!
I'm thinking boy... I like the name Aaron Nicholas. Not interesting or weird or different, but Aaron(michael) and Nicholas(anthony) are my older nephews and two of the best boys in the entire world.
Congrats to Megan's family, and good job getting that baby out, Megan! His (?) head is so round and pretty! Bravissima!
ps...the sweaters are absolutely beautiful
Posted by: angelina (in oakland) at July 27, 2008 3:08 AMIt is a girl, maybe Ranja....
Posted by: AnneM at July 27, 2008 3:09 AMGirl - Caprice
Posted by: Sherry Scott at July 27, 2008 3:10 AMI'm coming out of lurkdom for this one.
I am guessing boy. I think a great name would be Owen.
My guess is a girl. I have two of these myself.
As for name, my guess would have to be Chantel or could it be Ciera? Congratulation on being amongst a beautiful human.
I'll have to say girl. I think it's because I'm convinced that all babies are girls, now that I'm due with one in 4 weeks.
For the name, I'll say Eleanor. I love that name, but no one else seems to share my affinity for it.
Posted by: Denice at July 27, 2008 3:23 AMBoy! Name: Zaddoc
Posted by: Renee at July 27, 2008 3:29 AMBoy
Naming needs to take into account the full name to avoid unfortunate combinations of initials, sounds, etc. That said, here are some names:
Brice, Gage, Jaron, Kieran, Rafe, Reed, Rohan, Ryker, Teagan
ithink that delicious baby is a boy..
i have a Bernard ...I think its a great name ...Bernie for the fun times ..Bernard for the naughty ...
it's a girl :) and how about Freya? The Scandinavian Goddess of Love :) (and I'm biased about THAT name because I've got a two-month old Freya right here :) )
and nevermind the gender... look at those cheeks!! gorgeous :)
Posted by: Kim at July 27, 2008 3:39 AMI think SHE could be an Angharad
Posted by: Anne at July 27, 2008 3:41 AMI think it's a boy. And I'd suggest Gareth or Xavier. Both names I like buy my husband vetoed.
:)k
Posted by: Kelley Green at July 27, 2008 3:43 AMA gorgeous wee girl, who could go by my favourite girl's name: Rita. :)
Posted by: teeweewonders at July 27, 2008 3:59 AMBoy. Name Jacob.
Posted by: Ühltje at July 27, 2008 4:01 AMOk, I'm gonna have to go with BOY. I don't know why...just because it seems, well...right.
As for a name? I've always liked Remus. It's powerful, yes classical. And you can't go wrong with latin, eh?
Posted by: Katie at July 27, 2008 4:03 AMMy husband thinks it is a boy.
I think it is a girl!
Fraser for a boy, Angharad for a girl- it means loved one.
I say girl:
Names: Rowan, Jade, Eloquence, Aevum (meand "Life Bearer or Bringer of Life in latin)
For a boy: Damien, Derek, Ash,
Posted by: Alexis at July 27, 2008 4:09 AMBoy! Quintin or Liam
Posted by: zabby at July 27, 2008 4:11 AMI'm going with a boy, and as such the name of Liam (short for William) because it's to flexible.
Posted by: Maria at July 27, 2008 4:14 AMBoy named Darius.
Posted by: Swapna at July 27, 2008 4:20 AMIt's got to be a girl! I was a whole half-pound bigger when I hatched, so size is no indicater... :D
Looks like a Bethan to me. Or possibly an Arianwen.
Well done Megan!
Posted by: Genny at July 27, 2008 4:23 AMI've already shared my guess for the sex (girl) but what about Luka for a name? Works for a boy or a girl and slightly unusual (at least here) but not too different.
Posted by: Felicity W at July 27, 2008 4:27 AMThe comments have developed into quite an encyclopedia of unusual names!
I believe that she is a girl, and have 3 suggestions:
Fiona (my dog's name, but fabulous for humans as well)
Saskia (Name of Rembrandt's first wife)
Xenia (pronounced Zenya) (name of Rudolph Nuryev's first dance partner).
Posted by: aileen at July 27, 2008 4:28 AMohhh, thoughie. i think it looks more like a girl in profile... more like a boy straight on...
i'm going with boy.
and how about Kasmir?
my brother almost ended up Kasmir after my grandfather... he is happy of his plain Michael every day, hehe. I like Kasmir, myself.
of course, there's always Ishmael... then you've got a good opening line for life!
of course, for a girl, you don't see enough Olympias nowadays. my grandmother was Olympia.
Posted by: Jen Minnis at July 27, 2008 4:30 AMI think she's a girl.
I suggest Sarona - it's Samoan or
Araminta
Boy or girl, the baby is beautiful.
Posted by: Ruth at July 27, 2008 4:30 AMI say 'boy'. And how about Caden James?
Posted by: Christy at July 27, 2008 4:34 AMoh, and one more for a girl... Esme (short for Esmeralda)
Posted by: Jen Minnis at July 27, 2008 4:34 AMGirl!
Name: Jeandra (that's pronounced GEE-Andra and is my niece's name. She's willing to share!) :-)
I think she's a beautiful little girl. We grew them big in my family too. Name her Serendipity, it's always been one of my favorite words!
Posted by: Kimber at July 27, 2008 4:41 AMCongratulations to Megan on the safe arrival of what is known around here as a "heffalump" (think extremely lovable elephant). I'm thinking she has borne a beautiful boy named Julien.
Posted by: Leonie at July 27, 2008 4:42 AMI'm going to guess girl just so I can suggest Saskia. I had that name picked out for my girl baby, before we were even trying to have one. So, of course, I had two boys.
Gorgeous baby either way, anyway. :)
Posted by: Abigail at July 27, 2008 4:45 AMI think it's a girl, and the blue cardigan really suits her. For a name, I suggest my niece's name Maia.
Huge congratulations to Megan.
Saffi
Posted by: Saffi at July 27, 2008 4:46 AMOh he's adorable! I think he looks like a Nathan
Posted by: Kathie at July 27, 2008 4:47 AMCongratulations Meg and family.
I think thats a little girl, and I love the name Rhianna, mainly because thats my daughters name.
Congratulations to Megan and her family! I guess it's a boy! Name? Frederik! :-)
Posted by: Eva at July 27, 2008 4:52 AMWhat a gorgeous baby!! Congrats to them! I say that the baby is a BOY, and for a name, I suggest Aurelius Skye _____. I'm incredibly partial to the name Gavin Darrell, too.
Posted by: HippieDiva at July 27, 2008 4:54 AMI think a boy... and my boy is Seth so I am going to suggest that, except I think it is a much more popular name over your side of the Atlantic than it is here in the UK.
(By the way, VERY excited about going to see you in London in September, can my Seth be one of the babies you photograph? Pretty please?)
Posted by: Ella at July 27, 2008 4:57 AMI've always liked the name Donatien for a boy. I guess boy! : )
Posted by: Holly at July 27, 2008 4:59 AMI'm sure it's a boy! And I personally love Callum for a boy. Callum Daniel. A good strong name, don't you think?
But whether it's a boy or a girl (either is a blessing - I have one of each!) - Congratulations to Megan and all of your family.
Wow, there are so many comments before mine! Anyway, I think it's a girl, and when I see her (or him?), I think the name Estelle.
Posted by: Jennifer at July 27, 2008 5:05 AMDefinitely a boy, and I like the name Jacob. (Not unusual, I grant you, but old-fashioned...)
Posted by: Jennifer at July 27, 2008 5:06 AMI think girl, if only because I'm having a girl in about two weeks myself (the first and only one after three boys!) and because I desperately want the baby mine sweater pattern! (If I don't win, because I never win, can one purchase the pattern? It's so beautiful!)
Girl name? Hm. Unusual? Rhianna?
Posted by: claudia at July 27, 2008 5:12 AMBoy Giovanni, girl Seraphine. Can't decide which one it is. Congrats to Megan!
Posted by: Dawn Elizabeth at July 27, 2008 5:16 AMI'm gonna say boy, and a charming little one at that!
Name him Silas!
Posted by: Cassie at July 27, 2008 5:19 AMWhat a gorgeous baby! Boy or girl? Thats a tough one, but that teal sweater sure looks great, so I am going to guess its a boy. I love the name Marius from Les Miserable.
Posted by: Jane at July 27, 2008 5:24 AMI say girl - Aiesha
Posted by: tara at July 27, 2008 5:28 AMA boy--named Xavier!
Posted by: Aggie at July 27, 2008 5:30 AMA boy, named Carmine. I believe it means vineyard.
If it's a girl, the same name works I think.
Posted by: Rodger at July 27, 2008 5:32 AMIt's a girl and her name is Parker.
Posted by: Deb at July 27, 2008 5:42 AMIm going to say girl!! because I have one lol. Stella. And OMG how luscious are those cheeks? I wanna squeeze them. Congratulations Megan :)
Posted by: Jackie at July 27, 2008 5:46 AMGirl. And Larkin is either gender
Posted by: the Lady at July 27, 2008 5:47 AMCongrats to MeganI vote girl baby. I love the Irish name Aoife, pronounced ee-fa, which means beautiful, radiant, and joyful.
Posted by: Dyepotgirl at July 27, 2008 5:49 AMI think "boy" and for an unusual name why not name him "boy" too...
Posted by: Michelle at July 27, 2008 5:55 AMI think she's a girl (and a very beautiful one at that!).
Names... errr.... La Nina? I think there's a squiggly thing on top of the second n but I cann't find it on my keyboard.
Posted by: Karen at July 27, 2008 5:57 AMCongratulations Mummy Megan and to the baby's Daddy too.
I think she's a gorgeous girl. I love the name Allira.
Posted by: OzKnitter at July 27, 2008 5:58 AMIt's a boy! And how sweet he is! Congratulations!
Personal favourites for names? Jonathan and/or Philip.
I'm guessing boy and my pick was Hayden, already suggested, but I still like it. Congrats.
Posted by: Donna at July 27, 2008 6:01 AMWhat a beautiful baby! Congratulations on a healthy delivery either way. :)
I thnk it's a boy, and I think Topper is a great name.
It means "One Who Attached The Wool To The Distaff For Spinning".
It's also Charlie Sheen's character in 'Hot Shots' and 'Hot Shots: Part Deux!'.
So you win either way!
Posted by: well-then at July 27, 2008 6:02 AMI'm going to say Boy and suggest Carey - it's Cornish for 'loved one' and with the amount of knitwear surrounding this wee babe I think it's about right. (it's pronounced Care-ee as opposed to Ca-ree, which is my own name and means rejoice in song)
Posted by: Carie at July 27, 2008 6:13 AMI think that he's a Baby Yours - a little peach of a boy. And both of those jumper looks rather spiffing on Baby. I like the side fastening to show off the cable on the Baby Yours pattern - very unusual.
And I like the name Martyn - I think this is the Welsh spelling of the name.
Best wishes to Megan and her whole family - congratulations whatever the sex may be...
Posted by: AnnaT at July 27, 2008 6:15 AMOoh first I thought girl then boy now girl but would feel bad if she was infact a he. Oh dear!!
Anyway, I will go with girl and say Cerys. I love that name but my husband wouldn't have it as a name for our daughter. Someone has to use it ;)
I would say it's a lovely baby boy. :D
As for a name, how's about Flynn?
Posted by: Kai at July 27, 2008 6:25 AMI'm thinking that beautiful bundle of baby is a boy, possible a boy named Aiden.
Posted by: NerdGirl at July 27, 2008 6:28 AMBoy--Aran. Aaron is not a terribly unusual name. The spelling thou, seems so appropriate.
Posted by: SusanT at July 27, 2008 6:30 AMThat's a girl and her name just could be Ursula.
Posted by: Amy at July 27, 2008 6:34 AMI think it's a girl...and I suggest the name Naomi (in honor of the baby I delivered over 911 this morning).
Posted by: Lisa at July 27, 2008 6:52 AMHow about, a little girl, named Stevie...
Posted by: Sherry at July 27, 2008 6:53 AMA little girl named Signe (pronounced Sig-na)
The family should know only pleasure
Posted by: Evelyn Bernard at July 27, 2008 6:56 AMI think the baby is a boy and would like to be named Tristen. I always wanted a little boy named Tristen, but stopped making them before I got to that lovely name. Congratulations to Megan for starting a whole new life with such a beautiful little one.
P.S. Your sweaters make the wee one look even cuter if that's possible!
Posted by: Debi B at July 27, 2008 7:05 AMI'm gonna take a stab at a girl baby and suggest the name Nicolette (French for "little Nicole", Nicole meaning "victory of the people")
Or if she is likely to be taller than a "little" person, how about Camille?
Posted by: Alacaeriel at July 27, 2008 7:08 AMI think he is beautiful. Nice head of hair. I would call him either Griffin.
I think this is such a strong name. I have a nephew with this name and he is strong in every way imaginable.
Congrats to Megan. If he is a she then I think she is also beautiful. Wow good sized baby.
Posted by: Terri at July 27, 2008 7:09 AMCongratulations Megan and family - albeit 3rd hand.
I think that the baby yours cardi looks so right on babe, that he must be a boy.
As for unusual names, well I run more to old fashioned. How about Fred?
Posted by: Nic at July 27, 2008 7:11 AMCongrats! I think she's lovely, and her name might be Veronica (unusual and classic at the same time) - or, maybe, Ronica (someone I went to college with had this name, and I always liked it).
Posted by: Joan at July 27, 2008 7:16 AMDefinitely a girl! :) Mable - rhymes with cable.
Posted by: Lauri B at July 27, 2008 7:16 AMA girl - Ava or Eleanor ?
Posted by: andrea at July 27, 2008 7:23 AMCongratulations! How can one tell? I vote girl, and I like Verity.
Posted by: Donna at July 27, 2008 7:23 AMBoy - and Barney. 2 reasons - 1) we've been listening to Stig of the Dump on audiobook and 2) my mother commented once when I was pregnant that she quite liked Barney as a name and it is a bit oldfashioned, and quirky and sweet but I've also known a couple of nice adults called that as well so it grows up ok. It has several elongated versions (Barnabas, Barnaby...) which I would probably go for to allow him some gravitas should he ever choose to use it when older. Very cute babe!
Posted by: EnnaVic at July 27, 2008 7:24 AMI think it's a boy. My name for him is not unusual but how about LUKE L-let U-us K-knit E-everyday or just: LUK Let Us Knit Congratulations, Megan
Posted by: Christine at July 27, 2008 7:28 AMWell, she looks so good in the boy sweater she must be a girl:) It's hard to suggest a first name without really knowing the last, but I suggest my sister's name, Claire. The world needs more Claires. If perchance I was right in my original thought that it was a boy, I suggest my uncle's name, Clair. Felicitations!
Posted by: Louise at July 27, 2008 7:30 AMA boy - Cage or Creed or Aidan or Holden.I love all of those!
Posted by: Jaime at July 27, 2008 7:34 AMWell I think its a boy.
And how about Odin or Kenshin.
:) HUGS and Congrats to Meghan and her wee one.
Posted by: minijaxter at July 27, 2008 7:34 AMWhat a lovely child, congratulations to Megan and her family! I am guessing the child is a boy. How about Matthias?
Posted by: Meredith at July 27, 2008 7:35 AMMy friend and I say Boy!
she says: Lleu - very old and rare (and pretty) welsh name!
I say: Finlay, Fin for short? Although, I love the name Oliver...
Congratulations to Megan, and Welcome Baby!
Posted by: Kayla at July 27, 2008 7:40 AMHe's gorgeous! And I think he should be called Dafydd.
~x~
Posted by: Jane in Camden at July 27, 2008 7:40 AMWhat a lovely new person, congratulations to the new mom and dad. I vote for a girl, and suggest Lana as a lovely name.
Posted by: katiemcg at July 27, 2008 7:41 AMFrom the looks of megans lovely baby bump, its obvious he is a boy! Let's name him tristan! God bless him, he's beautiful!!!
Posted by: Denise at July 27, 2008 7:42 AMI think it's a girl, and for a name, I would like to suggest "Teacen". That's my niece's name and it's a variant of the Welsh name Teagen.
Posted by: Samantha at July 27, 2008 7:42 AMCongratulations, what a beautiful baby! I vote girl, and I like Ruby or Raelee.
Posted by: Deb at July 27, 2008 7:43 AMI think it's a boy. And he should be called Owen, Or John Owen. In any case, Well Done!! A Beautiful Baby!
Posted by: Sandy Krause at July 27, 2008 7:44 AMI think she is a girl... and I like the name Sorcha
It's Irish and it means Means "radiant" in Gaelic.
She is beautiful!
Posted by: Sarah Wilson at July 27, 2008 7:45 AMmy gut says "girl" and my first impression is 'chubby bunny' but that's not really a human name.....so I vote for
Meira-laurel
We have a baby girl and she should be named Sadie. Congrats to her!
Posted by: Jessica at July 27, 2008 7:48 AMBoy - Artemis
Posted by: Sallyb at July 27, 2008 7:48 AMBoy; James.
Posted by: Syrdis at July 27, 2008 7:52 AMA boy - Cage or Creed or Holden or Aidan. I love them all!
Congratulations to Megan!
Boy named Keenan, don't know why, that is just what I saw in the pictures.
Posted by: momcat at July 27, 2008 7:56 AMBeing the worst Baby Gender Identifier in History, I will confidently declare this baby Girly Girl and name her Adelade.
Posted by: ElizaB at July 27, 2008 7:56 AMI think it might be a girl only because I want to suggest the name Ainslie. I love that name-it belonged to my crabby granny whom I aspire to be like. She was a master of crochet and the lost art of darning. So your little baby will be blessed with the fiber gene. Congratulations and have a wonderful life.
Posted by: Sarah at July 27, 2008 7:57 AMI think it is a girl. I am pregnant with a girl and we plan on naming her 'Evie'. I also like the name Evelyn.
Posted by: Chantale at July 27, 2008 7:58 AMI think it's a boy and should be named…Kai.
Posted by: Maria at July 27, 2008 7:58 AMWhat a beautiful baby boy! Let's name him Zachery.
Posted by: Yvonne at July 27, 2008 7:59 AMI vote geraldine for a girl.....I rarely meet another geraldine!!
Posted by: geraldine kiser at July 27, 2008 8:01 AMMartha (Jesus loved Martha -John 11 v5)
Posted by: bernice at July 27, 2008 8:02 AMI think he's a boy and if I had ever had another boy I would have named him Wyatt.
Posted by: tracyb at July 27, 2008 8:02 AMSuch a lovely little angel! and I know
a little girl with the name Raegan, cute name
and a little different too! So I'm guessing
it's a girl :-)
I think the baby is a BOY........and the name Maxwell James is a good strong name....because there is a lot to be said about a name and a persons personality..............char.
Posted by: char buechner at July 27, 2008 8:04 AMI'm guessing boy. And for a name, how about Gavin? Different but not TOO different. Not weird/ different. Good luck to all. With Love and Blessings, Paula
Posted by: paulanancy at July 27, 2008 8:06 AMWhat a beautiful baby...I love the cheeks.
Since Megan is an Irish name...I love the name and spelling of Cianan...it's an old Irish spelling of the name Keenan. My guess is a boy.
The sweaters are beautiful too. The teal brings out the baby's dark colors.
Congratulations to Megan and new baby.
Posted by: Debi at July 27, 2008 8:08 AMBoy. I like the name Griffin. (However, my grandson's name is Nathan and that has to be #1 with me!)
She/he is super-precious! Congratulations, Megan - you did a glorious thing!
Boy. Neil.
Posted by: michelle at July 27, 2008 8:11 AMHmm... I think it might be a girl. But, just in case, I'll go for both names.
I've always loved Aiyenne for a girl. For a boy... she could name him Corriedale and call him Corrie. That would be unusual (though perhaps resented later in life)!
Posted by: Brie at July 27, 2008 8:11 AMI think it's a boy, and I've always liked Demetri.
If the lovely baby is a girl, not to be self centered or anything, but people always love my name - Elisa Cora. Although the pronunciation (E-lisa) has given me trouble for 25 years. :)
Posted by: Elisa at July 27, 2008 8:13 AMGirl! Ada Grace
Posted by: Renee at July 27, 2008 8:17 AMGirl--Caitlin Elizabeth. A name I have always loved. Best wishes to Megan and her family!
Beautiful baby. Congratulations to Megan. I'm guessing boy since he looks just like my boy did when he was born. How about the name Beckett. The sweaters are beautiful too.
Posted by: Donna at July 27, 2008 8:21 AMI think the sweet wee one (not so wee is it!) is a boy. I would name him Judson. IF it is a girl, I think Lilly would be great. Wonderful to meet the new little person.
Posted by: Fay at July 27, 2008 8:22 AMStephanie, I forgot to tell you that both sweaters are beautiful! You do amazing work.
Girl. Timber, or if your prefer Timbre. Timi for short.
Posted by: Ann Liebert at July 27, 2008 8:24 AMBilly
Posted by: Jane at July 27, 2008 8:24 AMMy DH and I both think that's a girl baby.
I don't have a good girl name suggestion. I'm surrounded by men around here so I forgot how to think girly.
Posted by: Trish at July 27, 2008 8:24 AMWhat a head of hair!! That is a beautiful baby. Congrats to Meagan. My guess is a boy and I suggest Eamon (pronounce Amon). If it is a girl, I like Justine Gabrielle (that would have been my daughter's name if I hadn't had two boys).
Posted by: Sandra Bruce at July 27, 2008 8:26 AMWelcome Beautiful Baby!!!! I'm guessing boy (although that may be due to the hair). I love the name Addison for either gender. Congratulations to mom, baby, and family. Well done!!
P.S. The sweaters are lovely but beyond my skill level at this point. I'm commenting for the fun :)
I'm guessing boy. :-) If he's her first the how about Adam? Or Zakaryia (instead of pronounced like Zak-a-rye-ah its Zak-ar-ee-ah)? Both names I liked, but Husband didn't (not for this one). My Boy is due on or around August 25th. :-)
Posted by: laurie from MI at July 27, 2008 8:26 AMCongratulations to Megan and her husband on a beautiful baby. My guess - a girl.
Lorelei would make a lovely name.
Girl!
Hard to come up with any unusual names that would work in English, but what about Luna or Vega?
Posted by: Rippedoffknitter at July 27, 2008 8:28 AMI am guessing girl, and I think Annalise is a beautiful name.
Posted by: Ally at July 27, 2008 8:28 AMYoung man - Mercury
Posted by: GwenAnne at July 27, 2008 8:28 AMI think this is a little manchild. I am very partial to the Kaden, since that is what my little guy is named, I guess I better like it! Of course I've seen it for a girl too spelled Cayden. Cute baby! Congrats!
Posted by: Tina at July 27, 2008 8:28 AMI guess: a boy, and as Megan is an Irish name, how about Oisin? Ppronounced USH een, it means "little deer" which could be "little dear" until he gets to be a teenager... and in remembrance of Stephanie's adventures in the woods!
Congratulations to both.
I'm going for a boy - and I'm saying Caleb!
Posted by: Gemma at July 27, 2008 8:30 AMBoy. Bradon
Posted by: Peggy F at July 27, 2008 8:30 AMgirl - Asia Brynn
Posted by: Becki Kimmer at July 27, 2008 8:30 AMI am no good at guessing games at all so if a boy how about ETHAN and a girl --MALIA-- What a wonderful way to loose 10 lbs. Meagan and congratulations to all.
Posted by: JoanH at July 27, 2008 8:31 AMI think she's a girl. But I'm swayed to that conclusion by the fact that I prefer that version of baby sweater.
Both sweaters are beautiful - almost as beautiful as the precious new one. Congratulations!
Posted by: Lynn at July 27, 2008 8:31 AMMy guess is girl..I like Penelope or Elika
Posted by: Noelle at July 27, 2008 8:31 AMI'll guess a girl. My favourite girl's name at the moment is Violet.
Posted by: knittingshelley at July 27, 2008 8:33 AMA girl! The name my sister just picked for her baby girl is Solvei (sol-vay) which I think is very pretty. She had twins actually and the boy is Nels, both Nordic names from her husband's family.
Posted by: Heather at July 27, 2008 8:33 AMGotta be a boy - see how he's clutching the sweater in both hands as if to say "This is the one." Brindle is an odd boys name.
Posted by: Susan Edwards at July 27, 2008 8:33 AMThe sweaters are beautiful and they FIT !!!
Posted by: JoanH at July 27, 2008 8:34 AMI think that it's a boy. Why don't you suggest the name,"Ike?"
Posted by: SylverX at July 27, 2008 8:34 AMI'm guessing "girl" just because I have a name to throw out for a girl. This was the name my parents almost named me: Merrill Lu - after her foster parents, Merrill and Lucy. However, they came up with it early and got tired of it and my mother was worried people would pronounce it "mary lou" which she did not like. Finally, the doctor told them, "You can't take her home until she has name!" So, my dad came up with my first name and I got my grandmother's middle name, Leone - which is another pretty name for a girl.
Posted by: Bonnie H. at July 27, 2008 8:35 AMIt's a girl named Purl!
Posted by: Sonia at July 27, 2008 8:36 AMboy! Name him Andrew.
Posted by: kathleen at July 27, 2008 8:36 AMCarina-- This was the girl name we didn't get to use because we had two boys.
It is the Norwegian name for a constellation that looks like a keel of the argonauts ship. Also noted as "cute". Italian for "beloved"
She (he??lol) is lovely!!
Posted by: Grace at July 27, 2008 8:39 AMCongratulations to Megan et al....
In the yarn that I am spinning about this lovely wee one, we have a heroine. Her name is Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom, teacher of spinning and weaving.
Posted by: Sue G at July 27, 2008 8:40 AMA Girl who will follow in her mama's footsteps and love anything fiber named
Shasta Star
Posted by: Jeri at July 27, 2008 8:40 AMBeautiful!! It's hard to tell little boys from little girls at this age. I'm going with boy because I think the blue looks better with the little one's skin tone. :) As for names... My husband has a unique one that he's quite fond of - Obadiah. It's Hebrew and means, "Servant of God." He goes by Obie. No one forgets his name once they meet him. :)
Congratulations Megan!
Posted by: Pam R. at July 27, 2008 8:40 AMHe is an adorable little boy baby.
But either way I love the name Dylan.
Dylan Marshall for a boy.
Dylan Grace for a girl
I think its a girl... and I love the name Emberley... congrats to Megan!
Posted by: jessica d at July 27, 2008 8:44 AMBoy--I don't know why, it is simply an intuition. And as for names-bitter experience has taught me that the wonderful, unusual, distinctive name that you carefully select as a mark of your cherub's unique qualities will turn up on at least two other kids in the same kindergarten class. So why not be really unusual and go for something classic, like Gregory, Geoffrey, William, even John?
Posted by: Janet at July 27, 2008 8:45 AMThe beautiful new human looks boyish to me, and how about Aidan? That can be a girl name too-if I'm wrong, and I had a very girly-girl student in my preschool class a few years ago by that name.)While the gender may be debatable, the beauty and sweetness is not! Good luck to Megan, and congratulations!
Posted by: Marcy at July 27, 2008 8:46 AMBoy and the name Liam comes to mind
Posted by: Nicki at July 27, 2008 8:46 AMI guess that he is a boy baby and I think he looks like a Charles Anderson. Best wishes to the new mommy - what a beautiful little baby! S/he looks so healthy and full of potential.
Posted by: Laura Gargiulo at July 27, 2008 8:46 AMWow I love those cheeks!!! and look at all that hair too!
Congratulations Meagan!!
I say girl and well I like Angelina and Elizabetha. I have an Angelina already and maybe one day I will have a Elizabetha.
Posted by: qutecowgirl at July 27, 2008 8:46 AMGirl.
"Terrica"
Congratulations!
If I'd ever had a baby girl I would have named her Ginger. Spicy, sweet, and full of energy. Then if she has a sister later, I always thought "Ginger & Josephine" sounded great together.
girl:
Pomona (goddess of fruit trees)
Ondine (river water spirit)
Mariah (wind spirit)
Mariko (don't know!)
(all names my dh and I wanted to use)
Posted by: martha in mobile at July 27, 2008 8:48 AMI'm going to guess boy, and because there are a ton of comments that I couldn't read all of them, I'll suggest the name Ezra and hope no one else has. Congrats to Megan!!
Posted by: Ari at July 27, 2008 8:48 AMI believe it's a girl. Lilah Pearl. Congrats, the baby is beautiful either way!
Posted by: winwatt at July 27, 2008 8:49 AMBoy... Han (after my favorite movie character of all time, Han Solo).
Posted by: Christine at July 27, 2008 8:50 AMI am saying a beautiful baby girl. How about Mina (long i sound) to go with the Baby Mine Sweater!
Either way. congratulations!!!
Posted by: Rahemia at July 27, 2008 8:50 AMBoy...Mason
Posted by: Viki at July 27, 2008 8:50 AMI think the baby is a girl. My best suggestion for a name is Fiona.
Posted by: SciencePrincess at July 27, 2008 8:51 AMI think its a beautiful baby. I'm going to say its a boy. And I'll let Megan use my boy name since i can't have children. Marshall.
Posted by: Robin at July 27, 2008 8:52 AMI say baby girl. I think she looks like an Annabelle. Congrats!
Posted by: Lisa L. at July 27, 2008 8:52 AMA boy who understands the importance of being Ernest (Ernie to his friends)
Posted by: anna at July 27, 2008 8:52 AMBoy named Cayne
Posted by: Kathleen at July 27, 2008 8:55 AMLooks like a boy to me (but who can tell at that age?), and I would suggest Isaac.
Posted by: Michelle at July 27, 2008 8:55 AMsorry can't spell before coffee, Craig
Posted by: Patti at July 27, 2008 8:55 AMWhat a gorgeous baby! Many congratulations, Megan.
Girl/Sadie
Posted by: Sharon at July 27, 2008 8:56 AMI think it is a boy and she should name him Jilan.
Posted by: Ellen at July 27, 2008 8:56 AMThat, my friends, is a gorgeous baby girl! Name her Ruby. Or if you're feeling bold -- Orvilline.
Posted by: Donna B. at July 27, 2008 8:57 AMBoy. Cyrano.
(I feel compelled to explain that the name is in no way a reflection on the looks of the lovely baby. It's just the first name that came to mind).
Posted by: jodi at July 27, 2008 8:58 AMA boy named Cayne....
Posted by: Kathleen at July 27, 2008 8:58 AMI hope it's a boy, and I hope his name is August!
Posted by: Laura at July 27, 2008 8:58 AMLooks like a boy to me (or perhaps I just like the boy sweater better!). I'm partial to the name Kieran... oh, and Keegan.
Posted by: reluctantmango at July 27, 2008 8:59 AMA boy! I think Kayden sounds celtic like the beautiful sweater looks....Congrats to the new mom!
Posted by: Tammi at July 27, 2008 9:01 AMA girl with a name like Nova would be just lovely.
Posted by: Laura at July 27, 2008 9:01 AMA boy named Inox!
Posted by: Christine at July 27, 2008 9:02 AMThat is a boy, I bet - name him my husband's beautiful name - Julian! (since he was born in July and all).
Posted by: Catherine at July 27, 2008 9:04 AMGirl Baby. Allison Rose. There aren't very many new Allisons around.
Posted by: Joanne at July 27, 2008 9:04 AMCongratulations to Mwgan and I think it is a boy and Asher sounds good to me.
Posted by: Joanne at July 27, 2008 9:05 AMCongratulations on the sweet addition to your family! I think Mitch would be a great name for your little guy.
Posted by: Pam at July 27, 2008 9:05 AMI will guess girl baby and suggest Mairead - a lovely version of my own first name. Yeah, I think it's a wonderful name and wish to spread it through the world! And it seems to go well with Megan, not a bad thing.
Posted by: ML at July 27, 2008 9:05 AMCongrads on a beautiful baby. Best wishes for health and happiness to both.
My guess- a boy. How about Reginald or Earl?
Just enjoy for they grow much too fast!
Posted by: Tracy at July 27, 2008 9:06 AMI say boy all the way... Since I'm a huge Mario fan, I always wanted to name my first boy child
Lemieux Alexander
How's that for unusual? :)
Boy or girl, the baby is positively gorgeous!!! Congratulations! I am going to say Boy and I'd name him Declan - Irish for "Famous Bearer". Best of Luck to the new family!
Posted by: Abby at July 27, 2008 9:09 AMI'm partial to boys (I have 2) and I love the blue sweater slightly more although they are both beautiful.
So, I'm guessing boy and suggesting the name that I didn't win for either of mine--Albert called Alby as a boy.
Congratulations Megan!
Posted by: Leigh at July 27, 2008 9:09 AMI am guessing boy..........Kody for a name.
Posted by: michelle at July 27, 2008 9:09 AMI think it's a girl, I'm biased - I have two of my own. Personally I love the name Leah, even though I don't have a Leah. Leah Elizabeth.
Posted by: Lauren at July 27, 2008 9:09 AMAs a mom of 3 boys, I say it's a boy. He is sure a chunk!
My votes for names--Padraic (Gaelic for PAtrick--that's one of my sons names")
Liam-My dog's name, but he is usually my favorite child--he listens and obeys the best of the lot of them!
A girl....I like the name Anjali. It's Indian.
Posted by: Stephanie at July 27, 2008 9:09 AMGorgeous sweaters and of course the baby is too. Millie for the girl I see. Love the locks. May sleep be with you, Eileen
Posted by: Eileen Sauer at July 27, 2008 9:11 AMI think it is a boy, but then again, everyone thought I was a boy at the beginning, even in pink ruffles...
Posted by: Allison at July 27, 2008 9:11 AMGorgeous sweaters and of course the baby is too. Millie for the girl I see. Love the locks. May sleep be with you, Eileen
Posted by: Eileen Sauer at July 27, 2008 9:11 AMReverence for boy or girl.
Posted by: Dawn at July 27, 2008 9:13 AMI think she's a girl, especially with all that hair. And fo a lovely girls name, why not choose Cerys? beuatiful Celtic name, meaning love - what could be nicer (can you tell this is what we want to call our next one if it's a girl!)?
Posted by: Mandy at July 27, 2008 9:13 AMIt looks like a boy to me. I really like traditional names for boys like James or Michael and Bible names for girls like Rebecca or Sarah. My son and daughter in law, on the other hand, named my grandson Peregrine (for the falcon--they are field biologists) and my grandaughter, Linnea for the father of taxonomy. Go figure.
Posted by: Barbara A. Rall at July 27, 2008 9:13 AMOh, what a little bundle! I say "girl" and name her India.
Posted by: Kathleen at July 27, 2008 9:14 AMReverence for boy or girl.
Posted by: Dawn at July 27, 2008 9:14 AMHoly comments Batman!!
Many congratulations to Megan & the little one. I think it's a boy & I like the name Gavin. Another unusual one I heard recently was Corbin - Cory for short.
Posted by: Melanie at July 27, 2008 9:16 AMa girl for sure, I'm a midwife so I should know. Names, hmmmmmm Miranda
Posted by: Karen at July 27, 2008 9:16 AMIt's a boy, and his name is Falinn.
Posted by: Elaine at July 27, 2008 9:16 AMThe top photo (just the wee one in the blanket) makes me think "boy": Griffin, David or Ian could be nice. If Megan's baby is a girl, how about Elizabeth or Barbara? Either way, I do hope the babe gets to keep both sweaters.
Posted by: Ann Rose at July 27, 2008 9:19 AMboy: julian?
Posted by: jenn at July 27, 2008 9:21 AMI think a boy. I like the name Hugh or Liam.
Posted by: Cathy at July 27, 2008 9:22 AMBoy -- Calvin
Posted by: Laura at July 27, 2008 9:23 AMI say a girl. And suggest Acacia for her name.
Posted by: Patty M at July 27, 2008 9:24 AMEven though I think that baby is a boy- I am recomending a girl name just in case. I love the name Eleni... so much so that it is my daughters name. Eleni Jean. In honour of her two great grand mothers. Elaine, and Virgina (goes by Jean).
Posted by: Amanda at July 27, 2008 9:24 AMI know a boy when I see one. He's a definite Caleb. Yep.
Posted by: Cathy at July 27, 2008 9:25 AMBoy. Damian.
Posted by: Iris at July 27, 2008 9:26 AMHmm, he looks like a Jareth to me.
Posted by: angela at July 27, 2008 9:27 AMYour blog makes me miss Toronto. My guess is its a girl and her name could be Purl. If its a boy she can name him Gage. If that's a little too knitty silly my mothers name is Meceal an old french name which was anglicized from "ma ciel" or "my sky".
Welcome to the world little one.
look at all that hair! congratulations Megan :-) you were a magnificently beautiful pregnant mom, now you have that radiance of the newborn's mother. thanks for sharing these moments.
as for gender, I'll guess you have another cowboy.
as for names, it took a month to find the names for my only child, had she been a he, he probably would have been named Liam which is not very exotic but I really liked it.
anyway, take your time, the baby will let you know her/his name - then will be angry at you for choosing it when she/he is a teen ;-)
good luck!
and to you Ms Harlot, as of my posting there are over 1,400 comments!
It's a Boy!
Posted by: Diane Martin at July 27, 2008 9:29 AMGirl! And her name is Zoe Inez. :)
Posted by: Cathy at July 27, 2008 9:29 AMI love both sweaters on this beautiful bundle. Based dark hair I'd like to suggest the name Raven. It's gender neutral :)
A boy named Ian, he looks like to me!
Posted by: Sherry at July 27, 2008 9:31 AMGorgeous baby boy!! So much of him to snuggle... name him Easton Bauer. My hockey playing nieces have picked these names for there future children. Actually Easton could go either way!!
Posted by: Trina at July 27, 2008 9:31 AMGirl? Suggestion Birgit (the Danish version of Birgitta - and also quite rare here in Denmark... note that we usually pronouce it with i as in irrestistable) or Erica.
Love the sweaters!
Welcome to this plane of existance little one. May your journey through life be happy and safe!
A beautiful girl! I would name her Miranda.
Posted by: Katherine at July 27, 2008 9:34 AMA fast and easy labor? Of a nearly 10-pound baby? Megan, blessed are you among women! Because of the relative "ease," I would guess the wee one is a girl. But I'm going with my original thought which was a robust boy to name Tristan.
Posted by: Janet at July 27, 2008 9:36 AMMy guess is boy, and I would name him Owen.
Posted by: Mandy at July 27, 2008 9:36 AMI'm going to guess girl. I've had one of each and my little girl Maya was the one with all the hair. For a name suggestion: Nora. One the off chance that I'm wrong, I love the name Xander for a boy!
Posted by: Amy at July 27, 2008 9:37 AMGirl. . .thats all I have, three girls. For a name, Megan is a nice Irish name and fits perfectly with my Brenna who is a nice Irish girl! PS Do boys really exist? Our family has 6 baby girls, no boys in sight.
Posted by: Christi Kuder at July 27, 2008 9:38 AMOh with that tiny mouth and tiny hands, I think that she is a girl.
And if Megan is (somewhat)Irish, I think that Brigid would be a wonderful name for her daughter!
I think the baby is a boy. I suggest the name Finnian.
Congrats Megan!
Posted by: Minneapolismama at July 27, 2008 9:42 AMIt's been a summer of boys for me, two within the last month, so I'm guessing a boy! My nephew will be named Maceo, and I just met a baby Ike, I think those are both great!
Posted by: Susannahbean at July 27, 2008 9:42 AMI think it's a girl, and her name should be Alice. :)
Posted by: stefanie at July 27, 2008 9:43 AM- Quinn - is a great name I hope it's a girl. We have had 4 babies born from our office in the last year - all boys. Congrats!!
Posted by: Colleen at July 27, 2008 9:43 AMA boy I think.
How about Griffen?
A girl and her name should be Olympia Nike in honor of the Olympic games starting in a bit.
Viki
Posted by: Viki at July 27, 2008 9:44 AMIts a boy I think for sure. hmm maybe some icelandic name like Frosti?
Posted by: ilmur Dögg Gísladóttir at July 27, 2008 9:45 AMPosted on previous post.
We all love babies, boys or girls, names Pearl and Mitch.
Hope you had fun reading 1600+ entries,
I'm thinking boy. And I like Jurian.
Posted by: Deborah at July 27, 2008 9:45 AMThe baby seemed more alert when wearing the blue sweater, so I am guessing a little boy. I am three days past my due date myself, and my husband and I are still negotiating on Thumper's name, so I will suggest the one I like: Gregory.
Posted by: Ladona at July 27, 2008 9:46 AMI say it's a girl, and I like the name Hepzibah -- It means 'My delight is in her'. And as I found out when I Googled it -- it's also the name of a comic book superheroine and it's not in the top 1000 names.
Posted by: LaurieG at July 27, 2008 9:49 AMThis baby looks like a boy, and he looks like a Colm (Colin spelt the Irish way).
Posted by: Manon at July 27, 2008 9:49 AMI'm going with a girl because I have better name suggestions - Tyesa and Allasia - both belong to my nieces but I am sure they would be willing to share with Megan's family.
Posted by: Justine at July 27, 2008 9:50 AMI say boy! How about Aiden?
Posted by: Sharon at July 27, 2008 9:50 AMGirl! Maya? Laia (pronounced Leah)? Stephanie?
Posted by: Heather R. at July 27, 2008 9:52 AMA sweet baby girl, who looks like a Bethany to me. Congratulations and many blessings on mum and babe.
Posted by: Denise at July 27, 2008 9:52 AMI don't know about the sex, but I love the name Carlin. Works for either sex too. :)
Posted by: carol retey at July 27, 2008 9:53 AMA baby boy...Conrad.
Posted by: Knittripps at July 27, 2008 9:56 AMCongratulations, Megan!
I'm guessing boy, although I can never tell looking at babies. And for a name . . . Alexander? It's not really unusual, but it's a good strong name.
Posted by: Susan at July 27, 2008 9:56 AMBoy because she looked like she had a boy bun in her oven. I'm going to put my youngest son's name out there and say she named him 'Victor'. Glad to hear everything went so well, especially with such a hefty babe (course, mine was almost 8lbs and shot out like a bat outta hell).
Posted by: Kelly at July 27, 2008 9:56 AMIt's a boy... Name him Levi. Familiar yet unusual. My son is named Levi and Matthew McConnhey just named his new son Levi.
Posted by: Emme at July 27, 2008 9:58 AMThe very best to you and your new....daughter? Girl - Maeve
Posted by: Ellen at July 27, 2008 9:59 AMI think its a girl and her name should be Dahlia.
Posted by: Jeremy at July 27, 2008 10:01 AMA lovely little boy named Brady.
By the way, mom looks in love already!
Posted by: Pam Kurst at July 27, 2008 10:01 AMAww, so cute, congrats to mum, can't wait until mine arrives! I reckon it's a little girl, how about Matilda?
Posted by: Sarena at July 27, 2008 10:02 AMIt's a girl!!! How about Imogene. Pronounced "Im-o-jenn"
Posted by: Emme at July 27, 2008 10:02 AMThat's a girl baby! My girls' names are rather unusual - Ainsley (although since the West Wing it's become more popular) and Andra. Congrats!!
Posted by: Melanie at July 27, 2008 10:02 AMIt is a tough call, but I think a girl. She (or he) is beautiful and kudos to Megan for birthing such a big baby. Mine is 2 months old and just now weighing 10 lbs. If a girl, I suggest one of the three following names: Tess, Nell, or Greer (all were in contention if our baby had been a girl). Congratulations again and best wishes for the entire family.
Leah in Atlanta
Posted by: Leah at July 27, 2008 10:06 AMGirl Baby! Name her Sanne (pronounced Sanna.
Or, if it is a boy, Jack is a great name.
Posted by: Megan at July 27, 2008 10:09 AMGirl....Nora. In over 30 years of teaching, only one Nora. Beautiful name for a beautiful baby!!!
Posted by: Cathy at July 27, 2008 10:10 AMSorry Stephanie,
I know you want a girl- I'm going with boy, just because he or she looks so swell in the "baby yours" sweater. Not that girls can't look equally wonderful in blue...
Boy! Names: Peyton, Carter, Dane, Braeden, Landyn.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Posted by: Valerie Woodworth at July 27, 2008 10:11 AMA girl, looking dainty and sweet in that sweater.
Posted by: Mary Ann at July 27, 2008 10:11 AMIt's a boy! Cagen!
Posted by: Sheryl at July 27, 2008 10:11 AMHey Megan Congrats!!! I think girl but you always said boy so it remains a mystery. I know you will pick a great name either way.
Posted by: Alexis at July 27, 2008 10:12 AMI say it's a boy baby, I like the name Miles
Posted by: Nelda at July 27, 2008 10:14 AMOK, my seven-year-old daughter says: "Definitely a girl." So we'll roll with it. As for names: Frances, Iris, Maeve. They also make lovely first- and middle-name combos, like Iris Maeve or Frances Maeve. The name Frances brings tears to my eyes and almost makes me want to have another wee girl . . . (In the off chance my girl is wrong, we like Luke and Eli for boys. Michael is not unusual, but nice to say nonetheless.) Much happiness and rest to Megan.
Posted by: Nancy in NC at July 27, 2008 10:14 AMI've had 2 friends have girls and 1 have a boy, so to round it out I'm going to guess boy. Plus, he looks so fetching in the Baby Yours sweater. Name? How about Lief. It's pronounced "leaf".
Also, if I get picked to win the kit, I live in the West End of Toronto, so you wouldn't even have to spend postage to send it to me; I could come pick it up. Just in case that matters. :)
Posted by: Brooke in Toronto at July 27, 2008 10:15 AMI say a boy -Brogan
Posted by: suzanne trautmann at July 27, 2008 10:15 AMWith a head of hair like that, and with the scarcely veiled excitement from our female-baby-preferring Harlot, I'm going to guess a girl.
She can use my grandmother-in-law's name. The lady was as sweet as they come, but they couldn't spell her name right at Ellis Island. Leocadia. Lillian on the record at E.I.
Congratulations!
Posted by: Michelle at July 27, 2008 10:16 AMA boy is my guess and I have loved the name Anthony Michael since I was a little girl.
Posted by: Loraine at July 27, 2008 10:16 AMAlmost forgot to add the names of my children, which I think are bang-up fantastic: Flora Jane and Oliver Charles.
Posted by: Nancy in NC at July 27, 2008 10:16 AMMy answer is Boy. Is that my final answer? Yepper I think is a boy.
It's hard to think of a name and not know the last name.
I have always like my dad's name Brayton Truman.
People called him "B.T." call him Bray for short.
I say a girl - my first born looked a lot like this and she was (still is) a girl. Lyra?
Posted by: Ariane at July 27, 2008 10:18 AMIt's a Girl! Maybe Ophelia?
Posted by: Mrs. S at July 27, 2008 10:18 AMShe's a girl, and her name is Jillian.
Posted by: Rita at July 27, 2008 10:19 AMMy intuition says Boy, and my name suggestion would be the name I wasn't allowed for either of my two sons: Pascal (husband with an unusual name was anticipating the number of times they would have to explain/spell to those less fortunate, and thus vetoed my attempt to stay interesting). And the beauty of the name is that it is equally fine as a girl's name, just in case my guess is wrong, which I am usually am when guessing baby gender pre-arrival.
Congatulations, Meghan!
Posted by: lulu at July 27, 2008 10:19 AMA girl! And how about Shiarra, I think it's pretty and a bit exotic!
Posted by: Deana at July 27, 2008 10:21 AMA girl! I like the name Eileen.
Posted by: Teri P at July 27, 2008 10:22 AMIt's a boy. Name: Swift.
Posted by: Janelle at July 27, 2008 10:22 AMA girl! Millicent (Millie!)
Posted by: Kim at July 27, 2008 10:23 AMLooks like a baby girl to me. She's so beautiful! How about the name Eileen? It means "light".
Posted by: Melodye at July 27, 2008 10:25 AMI'm thinking boy, how's about Conner Silas.
(But if it is a girl, Lillian Avery.)
Posted by: carolyn at July 27, 2008 10:25 AMA boy. And I'm going to go with Rowan because it has yarn connotations, is cool, is gender-free, and of course I have a personal stake.
Posted by: mamacate at July 27, 2008 10:26 AMGirl...brunette with green eyes. My favorite green-eyed brunette is my daughter Sarah, and my favorite blue-eyed blond is Teagan, my granddaughter. Blessings to the new one and her family!
Posted by: pattie at July 27, 2008 10:26 AMThe baby seems like a very patient model. It's a girl named Moanah (Mo-ah-nah, not Moan-a). (DH provided the name guess - it's one we considered for our daughter, Maya.) I just found out I'm pregnant, so I'd love a kit to make a baby sweater!
Posted by: Jennifer at July 27, 2008 10:26 AMI say BOY!!! I have four boy's. Even though I was wishing for a girl for her, because I love the Pink sweater alot!!! I think that the blue/green ( on my computer) is his color. I believe this baby is beautiful in every way being girl or boy. I do think boy as I said. So the name I would say to name is keep it strong. Luke it is strong & simple!! God Bless this child
Posted by: Tammie at July 27, 2008 10:27 AMObviously its a boy.
Posted by: Jackie at July 27, 2008 10:28 AMI'm going to go with girl. How about Mahdi?
Posted by: Lizzie at July 27, 2008 10:29 AMHow about Juniper for a beautiful little girl. Congrats to Mom and Baby.
Posted by: Sueby at July 27, 2008 10:29 AMGirl. Isobol
Posted by: Melly at July 27, 2008 10:29 AMLooks like a boy baby to me. I spent a long time looking at those little hands, they look like strong boy hands to me. I am partial to Xavier or Javier (both pronounced Ha vee air)
I also really like Ralph pronounced Rafe...I suppose you you could even spell if Rafe.
Hedging my bets, but still pretty sure the babe is a boy, I love girl names of Pearl, Opal and Ruby.
Which ever name she chooses, the babe is beautiful and many many congratulations and blessings.
Sherry
I think the baby is a boy. Either way, he or she is beautiful. Congratulations Megan.
It is always easier for me to come up with girl names than boy names. For a girl, I like Sophia or Imogen
For a boy, I tend to lean towards more traditional names. I like Anthony or Elijah.
Posted by: Amy S at July 27, 2008 10:31 AMA boy, Peter!
Posted by: knit_tgz at July 27, 2008 10:32 AMgirl baby Sainmhiniu meaning knitter/spinner or comes from yarn.
Posted by: Susan S at July 27, 2008 10:33 AMI'm thinking it's a boy.
Names could be Caelan or Tobin - I'm biased, they're my sons' names.
Posted by: Tamsyn at July 27, 2008 10:33 AMA boy! Name? Rhodes (I actually like that for a boy or a girl...)
Posted by: Holly at July 27, 2008 10:34 AMI love Bronwen (girl) and Bronwyn (boy)
Posted by: Lety at July 27, 2008 10:34 AMI'm betting girl, Thalia or Teagan.
Posted by: Ashley at July 27, 2008 10:35 AMBoy. Cavan is a good name:
source: http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Cavan)
"The boy's name Cavan \c(a)-van\ is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "handsome."
"Cavan has 1 variant form: Kavan.
"Baby names that sound like Cavan are Gavan, Gavin, Gavyn, Gaven, Kayvan and Kevan.
"Cavan is a very rare male first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Cavan. Click here to compare Cavan with related baby names."
I think that the baby is a girl, and a good name is Sakura going with the whole japanese cherry blossoms thing!!!!!!
For a boy name i've always like Damien, or Elliott, but i still think it's a girl.
Posted by: Elizabeth Fallat at July 27, 2008 10:35 AMA boy, and I think his name should be Bartholomew. My Bart is no longer a baby....sigh.
Posted by: Tracy at July 27, 2008 10:35 AMIt is a boy, and I think she should name him Kellen.
Posted by: Kristie Hammond at July 27, 2008 10:36 AMI think it's a boy! And I have several boys' names that I like: Sebastian, Tobias (Toby for short), Elliot, or Emmett.
Posted by: Katie at July 27, 2008 10:36 AMI think its a boy baby, and the name Parker springs to mind. Boy or girl, the baby is absolutely delicious!
Posted by: Jessica at July 27, 2008 10:38 AMFirst post, HAD to have my guess...It's a BOY and a genderless name Patterson comes to mind! Elaboration of "Pat"...!!!
Posted by: Julie at July 27, 2008 10:38 AMthat's a boy. gowan. =]
Posted by: amy at July 27, 2008 10:39 AMBoy named Blake
Posted by: Martha at July 27, 2008 10:41 AMA boy. Maxamillion!
Posted by: gershamabob at July 27, 2008 10:42 AMgirl named aeryn
Posted by: anj at July 27, 2008 10:42 AMI'm going with a boy, and I'd say "Eustace"!
Posted by: Marie at July 27, 2008 10:43 AMWhat a beautiful child!
I will guess a Girl - name Felicity or a variation thereof - Felicia, Felice
But I am reminded of my nephew as a baby, boy suggestion Omey.
Congratulations to the family!!!
Posted by: Dee at July 27, 2008 10:43 AMDefinitely a Noa. Or Noah.
boy, I think. Basil Lawrence!
Posted by: Mona at July 27, 2008 10:44 AMI think he is a boy child, and I suggest the name Nathaniel. I have a weakness for old-fashioned, New England-y names.
Posted by: Kim at July 27, 2008 10:47 AMA boy - Aaron.
Posted by: Jaime at July 27, 2008 10:48 AMMy guess if for a boy. I like the name Griffon. If I'm wrong, I like the name Mirin for a girl. Congratulations Megan!
Posted by: Sharon G at July 27, 2008 10:48 AMI am thinking it's a girl. I am seeing her as a Beatrice or a Beatrix (more to my liking). Congrats either way!
Posted by: Allegra at July 27, 2008 10:48 AMHe is a beautiful baby...Liam Samuel
Congratulations Megan
diana
A boy....Nolan.
Posted by: michele at July 27, 2008 10:49 AMBoy, and I'm voting to bring back an older name, or one of the ones that's been taken by the girls, like Ashleigh.
Posted by: Ereuyi at July 27, 2008 10:50 AMI think it's a boy!
Simon?
Felix?
Hank?
I like Hank for a yarn shop owner's baby! :)
Best wishes to the new little one!
Posted by: Jennifer B. at July 27, 2008 10:51 AMmy guess boy name Ethan or Clayton
Posted by: Alana at July 27, 2008 10:51 AMBoy - How about Leland Henry (my grandfather's name)?
Posted by: Kate at July 27, 2008 10:55 AMSaw a type-o in my first (3, woops) posts. Delphine is how that should be spelled.
I know some very nice girls named
Portia (Character in Shakespeare's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE.)
Delphinia - Also woman of Delphi (both are Greek or Latin)
Isolde (I-sold short I) From the Arthurian Tale of Tristam and Isolde.) (She Who Is Gazed Upon, German)
Also two nice boys named
Dominique (french, of God, and this really is a boys name, not a girls name)
Tristan (Arthurian, meaning Sorrowful, Root name Tristam from the Arthurian tale of Tristam and Isolde.)
Now I am done, really.
I think it's a boy - baby Jack!
Posted by: Lindsey at July 27, 2008 10:55 AMOK, I give up. I googled and everything and couldn't find anything. So, at the risk of insulting the poor dear, I'm gonna say BOY. I know, if you really are a girl, you're just sort of masculine right now. But, I'm gonna stick with boy. Names...due to said masculinity, let's stick with Guenther, Thor, Hercules, and other big strong sounding names. If by chance you do have an innie down there instead of an outie, let's keep the theme going and say Gertrude, Irvina, Xena, Athena, and other big strong sounding names.
Hope that helps, and congratulations! I envy you, breastfeeding is fun!
Posted by: Kathy in KS at July 27, 2008 10:56 AMA baby girl. I like the name Anna.
Posted by: Janice at July 27, 2008 10:56 AMI think it's a boy! For a name, Ashai or Nicodemus (given that the mother likes interesting names).
And best wishes to mother and baby!
Posted by: Corinna at July 27, 2008 10:56 AMConga rats to the newest member of the tribe! I think HE is a beautiful boy, and suggest two names Jasper and Riordan.
Sending thoughts of harmony and light their way.
She's so cute! I say a girl! Hmm a name... What about Belle?
Posted by: KatieBea at July 27, 2008 10:57 AMBoy. Ethan. Congratulations, Megan!
Posted by: DebbieB at July 27, 2008 10:58 AMWarm welcome to the new "boy". As much fun as everyone is having with names I think for his sake that it should be fairly normal. It's hard for a child to live down some sort of whimsy a parent has on the "I just had a baby" high.
While I'm all about fun and having a good time, this child has to walk through the formitive years with this name. How about Daniel, Mark (as in right on the ?) or Jason. Not very fun but then having "Ashel" in 6th grade might not be either........
look at all that hair! i guess girl. i suggest ada for a name. what a lucky new mom to have such a fun friend to help out and keep things light. :)
best wishes to all!
annri
Posted by: annri at July 27, 2008 11:00 AMI think it's a boy but a precious either way. Gabriel came to mind and I seem not to have been the only one.
Posted by: Heidi at July 27, 2008 11:00 AMhow about a baby girl? I say Marie or Maria. I've known a couple of them, and they were the sweetest people I knew.
Posted by: kelly at July 27, 2008 11:01 AMboy, of course
Posted by: dana at July 27, 2008 11:02 AMThis is a little girl! has to be....look how she models those great handknits.
Name her Ceridwen, my favorite name....
Posted by: LizAdams at July 27, 2008 11:03 AMMy daughter has said that she liked Clementine Jane for a girl and that was before Ethan Hawke used it.
Posted by: Becky at July 27, 2008 11:04 AMGirl; Sylvia
Posted by: R at July 27, 2008 11:05 AMA Boy! How about Xander?
Posted by: Joyce at July 27, 2008 11:05 AMIt's a boy (but also a girl name): Rowan. Love their yarn.
Posted by: Laura at July 27, 2008 11:05 AMRegardless of gender, he/she looks great in both sweaters. ^_^
My vote's for a boy. I've always liked Milo and Jonas as boy names...Jonas seems fitting.
Posted by: Sam at July 27, 2008 11:06 AMI think it is a baby boy.
I am not good with coming up with unusual names. ;))
Posted by: Sarah HB at July 27, 2008 11:06 AMMe again...I still think it's a boy, but IF it's a girl...maybe Alyssa?
Posted by: Coco at July 27, 2008 11:06 AMI think it's a boy -- Seabourne. But just in case it's a girl -- Azadriel. Congrats and love!!! :-)
Posted by: Angel at July 27, 2008 11:07 AMI'm going to say boy, and throw out Gabriel Henry or Henry Gabriel as great names for him. :)
What a sweetie, and Megan looks wonderful. Can't wait to see your update later.
Posted by: Jessica at July 27, 2008 11:08 AMA boy called Erik?
Posted by: Tracey at July 27, 2008 11:08 AMA boy. How about Ryan Sean?
My Freaky Consort also thought for certain that the baby is a boy, and he suggested the name Zero.
I think he's a boy. "Cameron"? Or "Gwydion" -- you could call him "Gwydo [Guido]" for a nickname.
If I'm wrong, then "Linnea" would be a nice name. It's the one I wish my parents had given me, instead of "Lynn."
Come to think of it, "Lynn" is a nice, gender-neutral name.
Posted by: Lynn in DC at July 27, 2008 11:09 AMIt could go either way, so lets say a girl and call her Isabella. If I had had a girl that looked like Isabella I would have called her that. Percious baby!
Posted by: rachael warrington at July 27, 2008 11:10 AM I vote adorable regardless of sex!Love all the hair.Congrats Megan and family!! I like Marina for a girl, if it was up to my husband we would have named our boy Wolfgang(which was cool) but I loved the named Johan. My four year old says its a girl so I'll say girl.
Fraternal twins, duh! One boy and one girl! A boy named Marcellus and a girl named Naomi, of course. :p
Posted by: Ria at July 27, 2008 11:13 AMWhat a beautiful baby! Congrats to Megan and her family!
I think that is a baby boy. And, I think she should name him Silas (like sigh-lus). My coworker named his baby boy Silas, and the name has totally grown on me, and I love it. I think it means "of the forest."
Posted by: Jen at July 27, 2008 11:13 AMBoy. Seamus. Just popped into my head.
Posted by: delaneysduds at July 27, 2008 11:14 AMA girl? Eowyn --pronounced a-o-win. My friend has a granddaughter with this name and I think it's beautiful!
Posted by: Marti at July 27, 2008 11:15 AMA boy named Maverick because any kid raised with this crowd is going to be a unique and strongly individual person. Congrats to the happy family!
Posted by: haley at July 27, 2008 11:15 AMgirl...Esme???
Posted by: dina at July 27, 2008 11:15 AMOh what lovely cheeks, so pink and healthy! Congrats Meg no matter the gender! I have 3 girls myself so I'm leaning that way....Meredith a name I didn't get to use myself.
Posted by: Rebecca at July 27, 2008 11:18 AMHmm... once you start making girls, I think you stick with it.
Since I know Megan's already got an O and a P, I think it's time for a Q.
I'm going to offer Quilla (pr. kwilla) because I think it sounds pretty, Querida (spanish for "beloved") and Questa (meaning "seeking"), because a name like that is a good life to lead.
Posted by: miss ewe at July 27, 2008 11:18 AMCongratulations! My guess is a girl- Rowan Eden
Posted by: Diana Minard at July 27, 2008 11:18 AMBoy. And I always thought Ryne was a good name.
Posted by: Diane T at July 27, 2008 11:21 AMBoy...and I think Rowan is a lovely name...:)
Posted by: Carol-Ann Sample at July 27, 2008 11:23 AMBoy! Xavier. Regardless, beautiful baby.
Posted by: Marion at July 27, 2008 11:23 AMI'm going to guess a boy.... Malachi. Or Jonah.
Posted by: Kelly at July 27, 2008 11:24 AMI'm guessing boy, though with such a beautiful baby, who cares! :)
Boy names: Zack, Josiah, Mahlon.
Posted by: Stacy at July 27, 2008 11:24 AMI vote for girl, named MacKenzie.
Posted by: BlondiKnits at July 27, 2008 11:26 AMIt's a Girl!!! I think she looks like a Adrianna.
Look at all that hair! All my babies were nearly bald!
Okay, I'll go for girl (not that I'm partial, hee).
For a name that's lovely and unusual, I'll suggest Leonce (pronounced lee'onz). It's from the Norse, and I've always loved it.
So glad everyone is well and happy. Now I can drop off my gifties! I only give once the baby is here (long story).
Happy Day!
Posted by: Leslie - queen of cracksilk haze at July 27, 2008 11:29 AMboy - Dylan
Posted by: billie gordon at July 27, 2008 11:31 AMCongratulations!
I am guessing girl and for the longest time loved the name Vivienne but I suppose that might not be too unique anymore since it is one of the new Jolie-Pitt twin's names.
Posted by: Anita at July 27, 2008 11:33 AMBoy-Kieffer or Jack. Jack not really all that unusual but I love the simplicity of it! Plus I envision a firecracker of a little boy when I hear it!
Posted by: Heather at July 27, 2008 11:33 AMI think its a boy (although he/she looks so cute in that pink sweater!)
And for a name....how about...Zimm? (After our favorte EZ!)
Posted by: KnittingMole at July 27, 2008 11:34 AMI'm going to go with a girl named Nimue (pronounced Nim-oo-way.) Congrats and wishes of happiness all around!
Posted by: Sunnyknitter at July 27, 2008 11:35 AMI think he's a boy. Good name - Joel
I am going to say a boy.
Names: Leland, Zane, Edric
Maybe a boy baby! I like the name Ian. Megan is a nice Irish name........ I think Ian Patrick would suit a baby with the map of Ireland on his fair countenance. Oh, little one........ welcome to
LIFE!!!
A boy. Nicholas?
Posted by: Kathy at July 27, 2008 11:41 AMFergus! Wee Fergus! He's a boy.
Posted by: Karen at July 27, 2008 11:42 AMMy vote is - a boy! I like the name Amir. Congrats!
Posted by: Erika at July 27, 2008 11:43 AMA boy, I think and I like both Gavin and Gaétan.
Posted by: Mama Urchin at July 27, 2008 11:45 AMHmmm. I'm going to guess boy. Not sure how unusual it is, but how about Edmund for the name.
Congratulations to Megan and family!
Posted by: Sharon at July 27, 2008 11:45 AMI'm guessing boy and I'd name him Buchanan. Congratulations Megan!
Posted by: Amy at July 27, 2008 11:46 AMDarragh...b0y...just moved to Dublin and 8 out of 10 boys here are named Darragh - (8 out of 10 moms can't be wrong)
Posted by: laurie at July 27, 2008 11:46 AMIt's a perfect little one is what s/he is. But I'm going with a girl. And I've always been partial to the name "Emily." Or "Eleanor."
(just so the boys don't feel neglected, my uncle was named "Viotti" - for a famous Italian violinist - he called himself "Vee.")
Perfectly beautiful wee one, whatever the persuasion!
Nan
Posted by: Nan at July 27, 2008 11:47 AMI say it's a girl. How about Aevlyn?
Posted by: Sarah Troupe at July 27, 2008 11:47 AMMy guess is a boy! Tanis would be a good, unusual name.
Posted by: WeaverOfDreams at July 27, 2008 11:48 AMIt's a boy!
Ruairidh Aonghas (pronounced Rooray Angus)
Congratulations on a beautiful baby
Posted by: Jenny at July 27, 2008 11:48 AMMethinks a girl, and I have always wanted a little girl named Robyn.
Posted by: Stacey at July 27, 2008 11:49 AMI might name him Finn. He's lovely.
Posted by: Julia at July 27, 2008 11:49 AMSweet baby ... HE looks so comfortable in HIS sweater!! Name .... Morgan!
Posted by: Cindy M. at July 27, 2008 11:50 AMIt sure looks like a boy to me. I love the name Lowell. Congratulations, Megan~ Bev
Posted by: Bev at July 27, 2008 11:50 AMI vote for Cicely, and a girl...you get to call her Sweet Cicely, after the beautiful plant....
Posted by: cedar at July 27, 2008 11:51 AMits a girl! name: Adaline :)
Posted by: beth at July 27, 2008 11:51 AMBoy, definitely boy. Name - Andrew Elliot.
Although, I like Cindy M's answer too. - Megan & Morgan. Cute.
Still, Andrew is such a dignified Name.
Posted by: Miss Knotty at July 27, 2008 11:52 AMI think it's a boy! I'd call him Macsen (Welsh/old British for Maximillian). Congratulations!
Posted by: pie at July 27, 2008 11:52 AMIt's definitely a boy. He already has a "boy" face. His name is Patrick Nicholas. Congratulations, Megan! He's gorgeous!
Posted by: marjorie at July 27, 2008 11:53 AMOk, I'll venture into this discussion. I think it's a boy.
Names: Devin, or Reid.
MaryB
Posted by: MaryB at July 27, 2008 11:55 AMA beautiful Boy, what about Taren, it's Welsh meaning Thunder... what a great idea for a boy. Beautiful Baby and sweater's congratulations!!
Posted by: Sarah Misserian at July 27, 2008 11:56 AMBoy- Xander... Trace.
Posted by: Rachael at July 27, 2008 11:56 AMBoy! I like the name Cooper :)
Posted by: Crystal at July 27, 2008 11:56 AMIt's a baby!
I think it looks better in the Baby Yours sweater, but girls can look good in blue too... Hmmm.
I've always been fond of my grandfather's name: Miklos (Hungarian for Nicholas).
Posted by: Sara at July 27, 2008 11:57 AMThis beautiful baby must be a boy...Koha...meaning GIFT.
Posted by: Jane at July 27, 2008 11:58 AMI think she is a girl :>) and I love the name
Anntenique.
Welcome little sweetheart!
I guess: BOY
How about Nagem (Megan backward :-)
Posted by: Peg at July 27, 2008 12:00 PMOh, I have to guess it's a girl baby, if only because then I get to suggest the name I wanted to use for one of mine, who inconveniently turned out to be boys.
Fiona. Not an unusual name, especially where I come from, but I've always liked it (and now I have a wonderful SIL with that name, so I like it even more).
Posted by: Mairi at July 27, 2008 12:00 PMIt's a boy. Joshua is the name!
Posted by: Suellen at July 27, 2008 12:01 PMBoy: Ciarán (to go with that head of gorgeous dark hair!)
Posted by: NutellaNutterson at July 27, 2008 12:01 PMCailein - a girl. Congratulations!
Posted by: Marilyn at July 27, 2008 12:01 PMWhether it's a boy or girl, i vote for Rory. Works for either.
I'm guessing boy.
Posted by: Paige at July 27, 2008 12:03 PMWhat a beautiful baby! My guess is that it is a girl! I suggest the name "Lotus", which my husband and I would have used if we had had a girl. I am currently 6-months pregnant with our second boy, though! CONGRATS TO MEGAN!!!!!
Posted by: Jill McCullough at July 27, 2008 12:04 PMI have no idea if the comment I sent earlier went through, our power went out (don't worry, its normal here)
But my guess was BOY and For names either Adam or Zakariya (Zak-ar-ee-ah).
I'm due a boy on the 25th, I think were going with Hood as his name. :-)
Okay, the size of the hands lead me to believe it a "baby mine", aka a girl. (My nephews both had enormous hands, my daughter's were dainty like this baby's.)
For a name I've always been partial to Celtic ones, so how about Elatha - (AHL-a-hah). An old name meaning "art or craft" - so appropriate for the child of a yarn shop owner, eh? Plus, it's a female OR male name, so it could be applied to a "baby yours" if I'm wrong about the hands....
It's a....girl! (I hope) How about Dara for a name?
He or she looks so adorable in the sweaters you made.
Posted by: Ann at July 27, 2008 12:06 PMI have to say boy - name - Peter
Posted by: Connie at July 27, 2008 12:06 PMPass my congratulations on to Megan and her little one!
I'm going to make my judgment purely on my opinion of the sweater color on the kidlet, so let's say a boy and name him Neils.
I think that it s a girl and I have always loved the name Honor.
Posted by: Nicole at July 27, 2008 12:08 PMGirl...named Analisa
Posted by: Marilyn at July 27, 2008 12:08 PMNekeisha for her name, love those cheeks!
Congratulations,
Lorna
Hmm...I guess and suggest the name Declan.
Posted by: Heather L at July 27, 2008 12:09 PMI'm going to guess it's a boy, name...Sabien.
Posted by: Rachel at July 27, 2008 12:09 PMUm...that was meant to say "BOY" and Declan. Oops.
Posted by: Heather L at July 27, 2008 12:10 PMOh, what a darling! I'm going to guess that Megan's baby is a girl, and suggest Megan name her Sojourner. I don't know why, because it's never a name I've considered before, but I looked at the pictures and that's what came to mind.
Now, if this continues according to my track record, (I have incorrectly guessed every single baby of my acquaintance) the baby is actually a boy and Megan will name him Matt. But I'm guessing girl nonetheless.
Posted by: Thorny at July 27, 2008 12:10 PMI'm going for girl -- and Akieva.
Posted by: Barb at July 27, 2008 12:11 PMBoy baby! And the sweaters look beautiful.
Name him Olliver Jayne.
Posted by: Renee at July 27, 2008 12:11 PMA lovely girl, Regan.
Posted by: Ginny at July 27, 2008 12:11 PMCongratulations :) What a beautiful baby!
I think it's a girl. I like the name Ariela. Its of a Hebrew origin, meaning Lioness of God.
Posted by: Cristina at July 27, 2008 12:12 PMA girl - Angharad
Posted by: maureen at July 27, 2008 12:15 PMgirl.....Charlotte
Posted by: Jean at July 27, 2008 12:17 PMI am guessing it is a girl and I suggest Shoshana.
Congratulations to the new mommy and baby whatever the gender....they are special.
I think it's a boy.
Either Graham or Liam
If it's a girl,
Willa or Willow
Posted by: Morgen at July 27, 2008 12:17 PMIt thinks it's a boy, and he looks like a Shane, though that name could go for either gender.
Posted by: Emma at July 27, 2008 12:18 PMDamn-I HAVE to guess a gender to get in on this contest... I hate that. Babies at this stage are so genderless in many ways-and really it doesn't matter much. I'm gonna guess boy, just cause the wee one looks so smashing in that blue. But, more importantly, my name suggestion is Bodhi. Thats for either a boy or a girl. It means enlightenment-may this child provide her with much newfound wisdom.
Bodhi is fairly common for a boy, but I adore it for a girl as well. It seems a bit tomboyish-but always interesting and a little mysterious.
Posted by: Carrie at July 27, 2008 12:19 PMBOY what a beautiful baby !
Posted by: Paula at July 27, 2008 12:19 PMI'm going to say she should name the baby the same as me, Dayle. I'm a girl, but it is a boy's name as well. I think the "y" makes it more feminine.
Posted by: Dayle at July 27, 2008 12:19 PMGirl? I like the name Geehee, or Chihee. It's a Korean name and I don't know its meaning, but it sounds like laughter.
Posted by: Ronalda Johnson at July 27, 2008 12:20 PMGirl...Aine (pronounced Awn-ya). You could use an alternate spelling like Anya, but we went with the traditional for our little girl.
Posted by: Heather at July 27, 2008 12:21 PMBaby - goregous! Sweaters - lovely! Gender - I'll say boy, because I love the blue of the sweater :o) (However, I think it's just good to be one or the other.)
Name - Rowan, either way. I have been obsessed with this name since you posted the picture of her on your blog. I am REALLY done having kids (two is enough for me), but if God decides to teach me a lesson and I ever get pregnant again, the shock will be softened somewhat with the knowledge that I can name him/her Rowan.
Posted by: Amy in TX at July 27, 2008 12:21 PMI think she's a girl. As far as names go, I'd pick Treska. That's my friend's name and she's a strong, powerful woman. And I've always liked the sound of it :)
Posted by: Caitlin B. at July 27, 2008 12:24 PMMy first thought was she is a girl and something like Lily Rose, because i like the way it sounds.
but then I hesitated and said no boy, and Soren
Congratulation to Megan and her beautiful family!
I am going to say that is a little boy!
His name should be... Holden. (shout out to catcher in the rye!)
Posted by: Lauren at July 27, 2008 12:26 PMMy daughter Meaghan and I agree that baby looks like a girl. How about Lydia Rose?
Congratulations Megan!
What a beautiful baby! Much joy to you all. I am going to say, boy.
Posted by: Tamara at July 27, 2008 12:27 PMI'm guessing a boy and suggesting River as the name--actually could be for either boy or girl.. My niece recently had a boy and they named him River--and they look very much alike.
BTW, both sweaters look absolutely great!
Posted by: LizE at July 27, 2008 12:28 PMI think this is a beautiful boy named Blair.
Posted by: Lucy at July 27, 2008 12:28 PMBaby boy, I love Oscar or Jamie.
Posted by: Kerry at July 27, 2008 12:29 PMObviously a girl. Such beautiful dark hair can only belong to Bridget.
Posted by: marie at July 27, 2008 12:30 PMCongratulations.
healthy is the most important part!
a sweet little boy named Jasper?
A girl, although I think she may like the blue sweater better...how about Camas, after the beautiful blue native flowers in Garry Oak forests on Vancouver Island?
Posted by: Wendy at July 27, 2008 12:31 PMLike you, I always hope for girls, but this baby looks so beautiful in that shade of blue, that I actually hope it's a boy--not that girl babies who look beautiful in blue shouldn't wear it all the time. How about Dashiell?
Posted by: Jen at July 27, 2008 12:31 PMWhat a sweet baby and I think she is a girl. Congratulations Megan. She looks like her name should be Bethany
Posted by: Shelley at July 27, 2008 12:31 PMA beautiful boy, named Florian.
Posted by: Flossie at July 27, 2008 12:33 PMits a boy!
clayton!
either way...congrats to Megan!
Its a boy. Siamac - Persian for dark haired
Posted by: Brangane at July 27, 2008 12:35 PMA sweet little girl - Morgan is a lovely name.
Posted by: Chrris at July 27, 2008 12:35 PMHe is a boy, and he shall be Xavier. He shall go places and achieve many wonderful things. How could he not, with such a name?
Posted by: Donna at July 27, 2008 12:36 PMOH! and I forgot to tell you-not sure what size this little 'un turned out to be but both my 8lb 10 oz and 10lb baby girls had those hound dog jowls. Just LOVE those chubby cheeks! When they would nurse, their faces would go slack and these look like Hanna Barbara's Droopy Dog. You did great, Mama!
Posted by: Carrie at July 27, 2008 12:36 PMHe is a boy and he shall be Xavier. He will go many places and achieve wonderful things. How could he not, with such a name?
Posted by: Donna at July 27, 2008 12:37 PMBut...if the beautiful baby is a lovely wee girl, how about Dora or Mabel, after my Great Grandmothers. Dora taught my Grandma (Heather) to knit, and she taught me to knit.
Posted by: Flossie at July 27, 2008 12:38 PMI think he's a boy. His name should be Ciaran, the little dark-haired cutie.
Posted by: kathornus at July 27, 2008 12:38 PMGirl, Harula, the name of my darling niece in Greece
Posted by: diane southwick at July 27, 2008 12:40 PM
Looks like a bouncing baby boy to me- Cameron
It's a boy! (I think). How about Rhys?
Posted by: Sue at July 27, 2008 12:41 PMAfter I had my tubes tied I had an ectopic pregnancy. At first we just thought it was a sign that we were to have another child but .....not to be. From the very instant that I thought I was pregnant my husband was sure it was a boy and decided on Jared Nanthanial. At the time I thought it sounded like a cabbage patch kid but it grew on me and then the dream was over. I think its a boy and vote for Jared Nathanial!!!
But then my husband also thought the squirrel thief was a pregnant female. Stephanie emailed me to say if it was, her testicals would get in the way of delivery. Who cares that he was WRONG??? I got a personal email from Stephanie!!!!
Posted by: Suz at July 27, 2008 12:41 PMGirl: Ivy
Boy: Emory (my son's name).
I think it's a boy, despite the fabulous head of hair. LOVE the fat cheeks (squeeze!)
Posted by: Anna at July 27, 2008 12:42 PMWow...what a fabulous resource for someone expecting in a few weeks! I've gotten a few ideas, thanks!
I think the wee babe looks to be a boy and will suggest the name Kyran (my son's name). You could also go with Jori for either a boy or a girl. It's my name and I have rarely come across another.
One name we're considering for a boy is Sayler, and for a girl, Lynlee or Taliana.
Good luck and best wishes!
Posted by: Jori at July 27, 2008 12:43 PMBeautiful Baby, lovely sweaters. I think he's a boy; how about Randolph?
(This was posted before but don't see that it came through)
Posted by: karen at July 27, 2008 12:44 PMBoy! And I like Cavan. Unusual enough, but not annoyingly difficult to pronounce.
Posted by: Rachel at July 27, 2008 12:47 PMI'm guessing it's a girl. I suggest my daughter's name, Lucia, which is unusual in English but is more common in other languages.
Posted by: Sara at July 27, 2008 12:48 PMIt's a boy - Jamie or Tristan.
Posted by: Alida South Africa at July 27, 2008 12:53 PMMe thinks a boy! How about Mitchell Graham or Jackson Quinn. He looks big enough to handle a big name.
Posted by: rere at July 27, 2008 12:55 PMGirl!
Named A LYS ia (um, without the highlighting spaces)
And I'd do Parrish as a middle name.
Beautiful babe, so glad things went "quickly and easily"
Posted by: geniaknitz at July 27, 2008 12:56 PMBeautiful! My guess is a girl... Gwendolyn
Posted by: Mindy at July 27, 2008 12:58 PMBoy. Thor. And congratulations to the whole family!
Posted by: Kristen at July 27, 2008 1:00 PMGenieve (zhohn-yev) and put a wee accent over the second E. This would have been my second's name if he'd been a girl. Genieve Louise became Cameron Jacob. sigh...:oP
Oh, and I am guessing GIRL.
But if it was a boy, name it Leicester...heh heh heh. (Not really though...I hate the name Lester).
Lincoln or Romney would be MUCH better.
I vote girl. Cassiopeia
Posted by: Spritely Stephanie at July 27, 2008 1:04 PMoh drat. Strike that Cassiopeia - just after I suggested it (I've always liked that name) I went to go double check the mythology, and I don't think that's such a good....how about Athena instead? Or Diana?
Posted by: Spritely Stephanie at July 27, 2008 1:06 PMI'm going to go with boy, and suggest Ethan, Jack, Aidan, or Nicholas (traditional, but it's my husband's name and I'm partial to it).
Posted by: Shannon at July 27, 2008 1:07 PMBoy. Caden.
Posted by: Annie at July 27, 2008 1:07 PMI think this cutie is a boy!! What about Wickliffe (Wick for short) or McKenna or MacKenna (Mack,Mac for short.)
Posted by: Mary Jo at July 27, 2008 1:08 PMMust be a girl, because I can only think of nice names for girls and goofy names for boys.
Girl
Francesca
Lavinia
Elizabeth Stephanie (after 2 famoun knitters)
Jane Elizabeth (Jane Austen and Lizze Bennett)
Boy
Timothy Horton
Robert Orr
Griffyndor
Albus
Severus
Girl
Kaytlin Marie (I cant resist using my middle name HEHE)
I think Girl - how about Sally, Paige, Asha, or Rika?
Congrats!!
Hm, it looks like a boy to me. We're naming our little one Adrian when he's born. Not really an unusual name, I know, but it is Romanian if that helps :)
Posted by: nicolana111 at July 27, 2008 1:14 PMGender? I guess I have a 50% chance of getting it right (my own beautiful son was often mistaken for a girl for the first 3 months of his life). I suggest Gaia for the name (could be used for either gender). Since I have to choose one, I'm going with boy. In the meantime, congratulations to the parents!
Posted by: Beverly at July 27, 2008 1:14 PMI vote boy.
Names: Atticus, Enzo, Henry, Silas
Congrats, either way!
Posted by: Kristina at July 27, 2008 1:14 PMI'm saying the lovely child is a boy. I wrestled with this one! As for names.....it just took my husband and I three days to name our puppy! His name is Keon, by the way. It's Irish, means "young warrior".
Posted by: Kathy Klinge at July 27, 2008 1:17 PMCongratulations! I'm guessing girl. As for name, how about Ellery Kate? Ellery is an old old Welsh name which means smooth skinned. It is also what I am naming my baby girl who should be arriving in five weeks or so.
Posted by: Trina at July 27, 2008 1:17 PMHello, I am new here so I thought I would give my $.02. If it's a girl then Amberly is my choice, if a boy then I really love Jackson.
Congratulations!
I also think the beauty is a "she" and since I love Megan's Welsh name - I'm wondering about a nice Welsh name like Sarah. Sorry don't know too many Welsh girl's names!
Posted by: Susan Voegtly at July 27, 2008 1:18 PMThis beautiful boy could take well to the name Oliver! And many congratulations to Megan.
Posted by: Luise at July 27, 2008 1:18 PMBoy. If she named him after that city in New York, he could be skein-nechtedy, maybe Teddy for short. Or Hank, of course, is always a good one, as your nephew knows. Or Wooliam.
Posted by: AlisonH at July 27, 2008 1:18 PMDear, sweet, healthy baby girl! Welcome home, (not-so-)little-one! Fiona..... or Miread...... or Sioban.
Comments are already over 1,000 ... but here is mine.
Boy, and he looks luminous in the "boy" sweater. Yes, boys can look luminous. And he should be named some wonderfully woolly-related name, like Cormo, or Merino, or Wesley(dale), or Lincoln.
Ever the optimist, I'm going with . . .
Girl.
Name: Raelynn.
Posted by: ajdury at July 27, 2008 1:20 PMShe's so beautiful!!! She looks so much like my daughter who was 9 pounds 11 1/2 ounces, and had huge cheeks and tons of dark hair. I named her Rachel Kathleen as that was the name I'd chosen for a dark haired baby girl-(and she had golden curls at one year of age-and is an incredible 28 year old who wears a size 2!). That is the name I'd choose for this precious little one. Congratulations to her Mom, and rest of the family as well!
Posted by: ~margaret at July 27, 2008 1:21 PMBoy! I like the names Kale, Asher, and Nathaniel.
Posted by: Lucy at July 27, 2008 1:21 PMA lovely girl, perchance?
How about Pippa?
I believe she is a girl. How about the name Chantel?
Posted by: Beth in Ohio at July 27, 2008 1:24 PMI hope it is a girl, and how wonderful that it is happy and healthy! The girl name I choose is Majidah. It is my daughter, Megan's, middle name. It means Precious.
Posted by: Julie at July 27, 2008 1:24 PMI'm guessing a boy. I like Conner Michael for a name. Whatever the gender, he/she is a beautiful new little human being.
Posted by: Deborah at July 27, 2008 1:24 PMI say Boy! How about Jasper? It's a middle name in my family.
Either way, beautiful, and best wishes to the new family.
Posted by: Tanya at July 27, 2008 1:25 PMI say boy.
I'm happy to see BOTH of my sons names already represented: Griffin and Avery are fine names. I think Avery for grand for a girl also but Audrey is my fav name of all time.
Such a handsome boy, that last photo made me think of the name Angus. With him flexing his muscles.
Posted by: Betty at July 27, 2008 1:26 PMI say boy.
I'm happy to see BOTH of my sons names already represented: Griffin and Avery are fine names. Linus was a back-up. I think Avery for grand for a girl also but Audrey is my fav name of all time.
It's a Boy! Name him Regan.
Posted by: Judith Foldi at July 27, 2008 1:29 PMGirl. I love the name Elena.
Posted by: Gena at July 27, 2008 1:29 PMBoy--Tucker or Jasper
Posted by: Jen James at July 27, 2008 1:29 PMCongrats on Baby Girl ---- Nexa
Posted by: Beth at July 27, 2008 1:30 PMCongratulations on your beautiful baby girl! I think you should name her Delilah.
Posted by: imvioletsgirl at July 27, 2008 1:30 PMGirl. Grace. (So maybe it's not unusual, but it's a fine name all the same.)
Posted by: Suzanne V. (Yarnhog) at July 27, 2008 1:31 PMA beautiful boy called Emil.
Posted by: Margrét Jóhanna at July 27, 2008 1:31 PMHard to tell, the baby being so little and all, but I think it's a "he". I'm partial to the names Anthony and Gene. Not Eugene, just Gene like Gene Simmons. (You said, have at it!)
Posted by: sharon at July 27, 2008 1:31 PMCongratulations on your new bouncing baby boy! If you need a name suggestion, how about Erik?
Posted by: Judy at July 27, 2008 1:33 PMThose cheeks! And the hair! Congratulations, Mom!
Oh, and I say girl and name her Alma!
Posted by: Kristen at July 27, 2008 1:35 PMI guess girl. That way I can suggest my beautiful baby's name, Arabella.
Posted by: Amy at July 27, 2008 1:35 PMOkay, I already guessed girl, but forgot to mention a great Sanskrit name my hubby would not agree to for my own daughter: Ananda. It means "joy" and I give thanks to Madeline L'Engle for bringing it to my attention in her wonderful books.
Posted by: Rubenesque at July 27, 2008 1:36 PMIt is a beautiful boy. named cavalier
Posted by: pat at July 27, 2008 1:36 PMCongrats to Megan!
I think it is a boy and a great name is Addison.
Boy, And I like the name William Donald. Nothing fancy. Good Solid Name
Girl - Rose
Posted by: Brooke at July 27, 2008 1:39 PMBoy - Dafydd. The baby is adorable as all "get-out". Glad to hear everything happened beautifully.
Posted by: roralee at July 27, 2008 1:39 PMgirl. clio
Posted by: becky at July 27, 2008 1:39 PMThis raven haired beauty is a lovely lady whose name could be Kendra
Posted by: Pat at July 27, 2008 1:39 PMBaby boy - Vadinho
Posted by: julie at July 27, 2008 1:41 PMIt’s a boy. Most definitely. For a name… I can’t think of any thing interesting enough! I’m going to say Sean. Beautiful name, for a beautiful baby. I have met a girl who’s name was Sean… but it is a boy.
Posted by: Emma "the blue sheep" at July 27, 2008 1:42 PMGirl - named Eleanor
I vote girl and think she should appropriately be named (or middle named) Pearl or Purl.
L in NJ
Posted by: Leslie Bagatelle at July 27, 2008 1:43 PMI say Girl.
Name: Joyell Mae, call her Joy, because she is.
Nowassa (my grandmother's name) if it is a girl, or She-mo-ni-te-si-tee-che-ta (my great-great grandmother's name). Both are fabulous, and I bet she will never meet anyone else with them, unless she knows one of my cousins on the Res....
Posted by: Renee at July 27, 2008 1:45 PMA boy...Justice would be an intersting name.
Posted by: Katy at July 27, 2008 1:47 PMCongratulations!!!!! What a beautiful baby...and I think it is a boy baby...I had two girls and now have two boy grandsons. My youngest grandson is named Gyce which I have grown to love as a name. Unusual but not to "out" there. Again beautiful baby no matter what! Cris
Posted by: Cris Nicklas at July 27, 2008 1:47 PMI think it's a girl. Rhiannon.
Posted by: Katie at July 27, 2008 1:47 PMI think it's a boy - Taryn.
Posted by: RX Knitter at July 27, 2008 1:49 PMGirl!!! Juliana
Posted by: Nancy at July 27, 2008 1:53 PMMust be a girl...lets suggest Isidore for a name...means "gift of life" according to the book that I found it in. Congrats to all, so happy to hear that everyone is happy and healthy!
Posted by: Sharon C at July 27, 2008 1:55 PMThat blue looks so beautiful on him/her that I think he must be a boy! Maybe a boy called Axle...
Posted by: Clare at July 27, 2008 1:56 PMI believe it's a girl and her name should be Arwen (like the beautiful elf in Lord of the Rings).
Posted by: Lami at July 27, 2008 1:58 PMA bouncing baby boy...called...Cornelius?
Posted by: Dani B at July 27, 2008 1:59 PMI think it's a boy. And am completely stumped for names. I have always liked Alexander. baby's very cute whatever it's called!
Posted by: alison at July 27, 2008 2:01 PMI think she's a girl, and I think her name is Amelie!
Posted by: Kim at July 27, 2008 2:02 PMWe think this is definitely a boy! My daughter suggests Torian or Tyrone?
Posted by: Jani at July 27, 2008 2:02 PMI'm guessing boy?
How about Cassidy Wellington?
Girl. As someone with a so-deceptively-simply-it's-unusual-name, how about Jane?
Posted by: Jane at July 27, 2008 2:04 PMI'm thinking boy....hmmm.... maybe Maxwell? Or perhaps Basil or Bernard? Something old-fashioned, but not outlandish? Of course, someone will think my suggestions are outlandish, but that is how the cookie crumbles. :) I now need to get a baby-fix and love on someone's baby. Stat! Or I might think about getting pregnant myself!!! Quick! Someone hand me a kid!
Posted by: Laura at July 27, 2008 2:05 PMBoy or girl - Scout!
Posted by: Jennifer at July 27, 2008 2:06 PMIts a boy! (I think!) Ethan, would be a great name.
Best of luck!
Posted by: Kate at July 27, 2008 2:07 PMI think it's a girl and I would like to suggest the name Aerin which is from one of my favorite books "The Hero and the Crown" about a girl who defies convention and slays dragons.
Posted by: kalkette at July 27, 2008 2:07 PMGirl. Name her Jade.
Posted by: Ang at July 27, 2008 2:12 PMMy middle name Llainee is similar to the French word laine/wool. A good name, pretty but not common. Can use 1 or 2 L,s. She's lovely in both sweaters.
Posted by: Deb NH at July 27, 2008 2:13 PMI'm guessing a boy named Kaffe.
Posted by: Mary Denise at July 27, 2008 2:13 PMBoy. Logan.
Posted by: patty at July 27, 2008 2:14 PMIt doesn't really matter if it is a boy or girl. I'm happy she or he is here and doing well. What a beauty. (I'm guessing a boy named Sue.)
Posted by: sandy at July 27, 2008 2:18 PMI think that the baby is a boy, and heres a name for yas "Ioan" I'm big on the different name thing myself however I only have cats to afflict my weird tasts on.
Posted by: alexis at July 27, 2008 2:18 PMCongrats Megan and family,
I'm guessing a boy and my boy name is Farrell which is Celtic for 'most valorous one'. My 26 year old son is named that and it definitely is not a common name.
Enjoy your new beautiful babe!
Many, many blessings on the new beautiful baby and Megan's family ;)
I say boy - but that sweater may have swayed me! So many great names, hope I'm not duplicating - how about:
Kiran: ray of light (sanskrit).
(Actually - this is gender-neutral name.)
Posted by: Jude at July 27, 2008 2:20 PMWhile I think the blue sweater is a better color match for her, she seems more relaxed in the lovely pink. I'm voting a girl. My boss has a unique and lovely name meaning queen, Malika.
Posted by: Richelle at July 27, 2008 2:20 PMGirl - Hypatia.
Not familiar with who Hypatia was???? Check yer history....
SHe's gorgeous.....
Posted by: Jade at July 27, 2008 2:20 PMI'm going to go for girl. And I love the name Ngaire (pronouced Ny-ree) :-)
Posted by: Sarah at July 27, 2008 2:20 PMFor a girl: Suri (for alpaca--not TomKat)
For a boy: I'm partial to Jude, but that's just me ;-)
A beautiful girl, named Lillian. Congratulations to Megan and the new arrival!
Posted by: Judy at July 27, 2008 2:22 PMThat sure looks like a boy baby to me! I would call him Riordan Patrick.
Posted by: Norma Horan at July 27, 2008 2:22 PMBoy named Kieran.
Posted by: Lynn at July 27, 2008 2:24 PMHmmmm... Looks like a little boy to me. My boyfriend says "Octavian" is a good name (watch a little too much ROME)... I say "Alecto".
Posted by: Kristin in GB at July 27, 2008 2:30 PMI think it is a boy. But I truly hope it is a girl so she can wear both sweaters! (I had two little blue-eyed baby girls that wore lots of blue, and still do.)
I also love unusual names, so I vote for Piper, gender neutral.
Posted by: jame at July 27, 2008 2:30 PMBoys are wonderful. I have two. Neither one named Keegan, but a cool name anyway.
Posted by: Monique at July 27, 2008 2:32 PMgirl: gwyneth
Posted by: rita n/ at July 27, 2008 2:32 PMWelcome to the new bayy girl.
Posted by: clare at July 27, 2008 2:35 PMOh, it's so hard to tell when they are this young! But the baby looks might handsome in the blue sweater, so I am guessing boy. I like Sean or Liam. Not so unusual but very Celtic names :)
Congrats Megan! And Auntie Steph!!
Posted by: Cathy at July 27, 2008 2:36 PMMy guess is Girl Baby
Posted by: knithoundbrooklyn at July 27, 2008 2:36 PMO, pretty baby! I say boy and Dmitri.
Posted by: Ellanie at July 27, 2008 2:36 PMCongratulations, Megan! What a gorgeous baby. I think we all get a bit soppy over babies. Your sweetie looks like a boy to me (but I had three girls, so I'm not an expert) and I have always liked the name Benjamin. Not unusual, but all the Bens I've met were kind human beings--must mean something. I kind of like Alistair, too, but I think I was born about a hundred years too late! :) Take care of yourself and wallow in the baby love.
Posted by: barbinvic at July 27, 2008 2:37 PMOooo... so sweet!
I think its a girl...
And I like Leilani Elle.
Posted by: Shannon at July 27, 2008 2:37 PMMy daughter Megan had a baby 3 years ago June 14th on your birthday Stephanie and named her daughter Meika. It would be a good name for this baby girl too.
Posted by: Shelley at July 27, 2008 2:40 PMI have to put in a plug for my mum's favourite name:
Xazu. (said zazz-ooo)
I say girl and I like the name Lia.
Posted by: Caroline at July 27, 2008 2:41 PMA Boy! Joseph Aiden
Posted by: lindar at July 27, 2008 2:42 PMThe baby looks boy-ish to me. I wouldn't even dream of trying to find a name without knowing the parents!
Posted by: Joyce at July 27, 2008 2:43 PMI think it's a girl, and I'd go with Rae.
Posted by: Caro at July 27, 2008 2:44 PMWelcome, little boy! (I think?)
Posted by: Joline at July 27, 2008 2:44 PMI say it's a boy! And he looks like a little Valdemar to me.
Congratulations to Megan!
I'm gonna go with girl . . . named Faelan?
Posted by: juliet at July 27, 2008 2:45 PMA boy. I think Thayne is lovely and unusual. My first thought, though, was---1,962 comments????
Posted by: carolt at July 27, 2008 2:45 PMcongrats to the mum!
i think the little one is a girl. as for names, there's so many to beautiful names to choose from. how 'bout nuala?
Posted by: chris at July 27, 2008 2:48 PMBoy baby. And Congratulations! Such a sweet baby.
You already have such good ones mentioned, I wanted to take the names out to their most illogical choices. So, my suggestion is:
Banana
Peace
Posted by: Susan at July 27, 2008 2:50 PMGirl.... Yla (Gaelic spelling of Isla?)
Posted by: Scottishf at July 27, 2008 2:52 PMMy daughter of 27 years knits all the time and loves your website. After 5 kids we never used Misha Donika (for a girl - my first choice- probably because of the puffy sleeves) or Zachary Daniel (for a boy - the blue sweater helps). Tough girl or tender-hearted boy? Special, either way!
margie short for Margery with a "g". Elementary children named Margery know every possible way a teacher can spell "Margery" and still get it wrong!
Posted by: mindy's mom at July 27, 2008 2:52 PMI think his name is Ernest. He looks so very ernest.
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Yesterday, I was all like "I'm not gonna bother that poor woman with another comment - there's already 500!" Today, I'm like "Let's see if we can break some records!" Whew-ie, woman!
The sweaters are gorgeous, as is the baby! Whatever it is, it's beautiful! Congrats to Megan!
Posted by: madmad at July 27, 2008 2:54 PMboy and the name should be ezra
Posted by: lyndy at July 27, 2008 2:54 PMBOY oh boy! What about Jayne (after my favorite Firefly character) - This li'l dumplin' could handle it!
Posted by: allison at July 27, 2008 2:54 PMBoy! Spencer.
Posted by: Page at July 27, 2008 2:55 PMMy husband and I agree that the baby is a boy. I am fond of Elliot.
Congrats on your beautiful baby.
Posted by: Naomi at July 27, 2008 2:56 PMIt looks like a girl to me, gorgeous. How about Jennifer.
Posted by: Margaret Law at July 27, 2008 2:58 PMI think that the baby is a boy (with the cutest little fat cheeks in the world!), and he should be Nicodemus (because there REALLY aren't enough of them in the world! However, my favorite gender-neutral name is Ashai.
Posted by: Corinna at July 27, 2008 2:58 PMGirl --- named Raine
Posted by: Dixie at July 27, 2008 2:59 PMWhoops, commented twice on accident!
Posted by: Corinna at July 27, 2008 2:59 PMClearly you cannot name the boy Liam or Asher or Xander as it seems half the boys of this generation will carry those names ...
I have a friend who named her son Sennen. I've never heard the name before nor found it in any name books. It's unique, but easy to spell, pronounce and live in. Best wishes!
SHE looks best in blue, altho' quite lovely in HER pink sweater. Name possibilities include, Caliope, Nora,
Amelie, or Fifi...
She's a Chloe, even though methinks she likes the blue sweater better.
Posted by: Maddy in NC, USA at July 27, 2008 3:01 PMI thought "boy" all the way through, but the secrecy seems to me that perhaps everyone, even Megan, was surprised. I say "girl." How about "Anwell" - one who is loved and dear.
Posted by: Andrea at July 27, 2008 3:02 PMOh, a girl! Lily Delia
Posted by: Dr. Judy at July 27, 2008 3:04 PMMost definitely a boy.... could, I suppose, be a girl who looks amazing in blue, but I'm sticking with boy. Connor.
Posted by: shannon at July 27, 2008 3:04 PMI am thinking it's a boy and should be Eladio. Congrats to the new mom! Jane
Posted by: Jane at July 27, 2008 3:04 PMI think it's a sweet little girl that could be named Margo, or maybe Erin, or Deirdre, or.... o heck, any of the hundreds of pretty names!
Posted by: Aredhel at July 27, 2008 3:05 PMI think it's a boy baby named Dylan
I think she's a girl. I love the name Rowan. Not for the company. It's just pretty. :)
Posted by: Debbi at July 27, 2008 3:05 PMHe should be named Roarke.
Posted by: Dana at July 27, 2008 3:07 PMI think its a boy. Jackson is a good name. I also like Henry. If I had anouter baby he would be Henry. girl would be Vila
Posted by: sandy hatcher at July 27, 2008 3:09 PMHard to tell at this point, but I'll go with bouncing baby boy, and thy name shall be Griffin.
Posted by: Reenie at July 27, 2008 3:10 PMWelcome to the world, baby boy Miles!
Posted by: Diane N. at July 27, 2008 3:11 PMS/he looks so sweet; how about Penelope for a girl and Jeffery for a boy?
Posted by: FiberChic at July 27, 2008 3:12 PMGirl or boy....hard to say when they're so wee and cute, but I'm going to say boy.
Namewise, I suggest Loren.
Posted by: Pix at July 27, 2008 3:14 PMName him or her Pax.
Posted by: Kristin (delic8genius) at July 27, 2008 3:14 PMI'm guessing baby boy. The name: Cullen
Gorgeous baby--mine are all baldies!
I'm going with little boy named Claudius. Or Julius. He looks like he needs a good strong Roman name with a -us at the end.
Posted by: Melissa at July 27, 2008 3:16 PMI am guessing boy and for a name Cowen or Kowen just like owen with a K sound added to the the beginning.
Posted by: Breanna at July 27, 2008 3:17 PMThe baby is SO a girl. Shouldn't her name be Pearl? I really like Penelope and call her Pipi or something.
Posted by: Susan at July 27, 2008 3:18 PMSince Megan was sure it was a boy, but doesn't have a name for this one, I'm betting it's a girl--I suspect she had some boy names all ready to go! And for a name, I recently met a lovely little girl named Niamh.
Posted by: anonymous at July 27, 2008 3:20 PMGirl -- Ariella
Posted by: Kathy at July 27, 2008 3:22 PMWhat a sweet baby! I am voting for girl! I think Colleen would be a great name to complement Megan's name!
Posted by: Tracey at July 27, 2008 3:22 PMI'm guessing girl (and that's unusual for me, with three boys of my own, I assume babies are boys). She (or he) looks lovely in both sweaters, though.
Lola. Nola. Taren.
Posted by: Jen at July 27, 2008 3:23 PMI am guessing a girl. Maybe named Ava? Either way, who cares as long as your little one is healthy! That's all that really matters, anyway, right?
Posted by: Melissa T at July 27, 2008 3:24 PMA boy, Christian.
Posted by: Colleen at July 27, 2008 3:24 PMBoy (or that sweater has magical powers). The name Jared popped into my head as I looked upon that lovely pate!
Congratulations and best wishes for a lovely life.
Posted by: Diane at July 27, 2008 3:24 PMCongrats! I'm guessing a girl, name her Aisling (ash-leen).
Posted by: Cydnie at July 27, 2008 3:24 PMguessing a girl... potential name - Zehava - it's our daughter's middle name and we love it!
Posted by: rachel at July 27, 2008 3:25 PMGirl--Batya.
Posted by: Erin at July 27, 2008 3:25 PMI think it's a boy! Very cute! Logan is my pick. Congratulations to Megan & her husband!
Posted by: Tammy at July 27, 2008 3:26 PMBoy- Malcolm
Posted by: Tracy at July 27, 2008 3:27 PMI think it's a girl -- and for unusual, yet beautiful, how about Carys?
Posted by: Lea at July 27, 2008 3:27 PMMy guess is a boy named Alexi.
Congratulations !
All newborn, scrunched baby heads look the same: adorable. Based on the shower picture of Megan where I could find not a shadow of a whisker, I say girl. I've always wanted to name a girl Jo, so that's my suggestion.
Posted by: Melissa at July 27, 2008 3:29 PMBaby Boy!! His name should be Sean not Shawn or Shaun, ok?
Posted by: Shawn at July 27, 2008 3:30 PMWell, as my mother always maintains that babies are girls, I'm going to go with the gender of my baby. Which means I'm guessing boy.
Unusual names were important to my teacher husband too, but I can't remember any other than the one we used - Rohan (pronounced the same way as Rowan, though he really wasn't named after the yarn company).
Not a second entry for me but an entry for my 14yr old son who just had a baby half brother...
He says the baby is a boy and the name is Oren
It's impossible to tell - but I'll guess a boy, and suggest the name Sholto.
Posted by: Brenda at July 27, 2008 3:35 PMThat is a girl!
Names?
I heard the name Clover lately, which could be a boy or a girl name, but really really like Posie or Poppy or Purl (ar-ar-ar).
She could name her Eve (Evelyn) or Ann after my girls...
OR Stephanie after her dear friend.
A beautiful baby anyway you look at it!!! I think it's a boy and should be named Parker.
Posted by: Bonnie at July 27, 2008 3:39 PMMy husband wants a guess, and a chance at naming.
He says, "Oh, it's a boy!" and wants him to be named Victor Herbert. (I think that's just because I refuse to consider either name for a boychild of our own, though.)
Posted by: Carol at July 27, 2008 3:40 PMBoy, Seamus Patrick
and congrats!!!
A baby girl named Jessica!
Posted by: lynn davies at July 27, 2008 3:43 PMI think she is a girl and her name is Paisley (city in Scotland...of or having an elaborate, colorful pattern of intricate, curved figures..
Posted by: kris at July 27, 2008 3:45 PMBoy- Micah
Posted by: Miriam at July 27, 2008 3:45 PMIt's a very CUTE baby, boy or girl.
Posted by: catherine at July 27, 2008 3:47 PMBased on the hair and the half-grumpy acceptance of change, I'd say boy. Speaking as a male person named Dee (and a Junior, at that), I request that care be taken in the naming of this defenseless new person.
Posted by: justDee at July 27, 2008 3:47 PMGorgeous!! Congrats to the family.
girl - Mikayla
What a gorgeous baby! So much hair momma probably had heartburn for months! I think it's a boy, and I love the name Tarquin, because it's unusual, but I also love the name Christopher, because it's not unusual.
Posted by: Kiki at July 27, 2008 3:48 PMBlessings on mom and baby both!
I have a feeling that this is a boy, and I would call him Brendan.
Posted by: Plum Texan at July 27, 2008 3:49 PMLove the blue sweater best. He looks like Sjore(rhymes with score) to me. Best wishes.
Posted by: barb nigra at July 27, 2008 3:54 PMBeautiful child, beautiful mom. I thought of "Giselle," and here are the names I would have used if any of my sons had been girls: Virginia, Rachel, or Elizabeth. However, you surely don't need any more names. But blessings and good wishes. Both sweaters are just lovley. Stephanie sure understands babies! Maggie
Posted by: maggie at July 27, 2008 3:55 PMI can't tell. I just can't, and I don't think anyone else can either.
We have a two year old little guy that everyone always thinks is a girl because his hair is long-ish. But he's definitely a boy and a crazy one at that.
Our oldest's name is Auden (for WH Auden and from the Norweigan Audun) and it could serve for either a boy or girl.
GIRL? that's my 50/50 guess. Other names: Liv, Liberty, Lia...
Congratulations, Megan!
While this comes at the end of many guesses the sentiments are no less for love and health for both mom and babe.
Lots of hair and no eyelashes; it's a girl.
how 'bout Gabrielle ... or Gabriel.
Nevertheless, congratulations and welcome!
Posted by: Meg at July 27, 2008 3:56 PMBoy. I think. Humphrey Beauregard. Humpy for short.
Posted by: Sherry at July 27, 2008 3:58 PMAs much as I thought the lovely child was a girl, seeing him in the blue sweater totally gave it away.
Call him Zachary!
Girl baby.
Posted by: Catherine Conrad at July 27, 2008 4:01 PMGirl! I'm digging the name Tamsin right now, so I'll suggest that.
Posted by: Robyn Swords at July 27, 2008 4:02 PMA handsome boy.
Adriaan (pronounced Aud' ree on)
I guess the baby is a girl. A good name for either a boy or girl would be Orlando (after Virginia Woolf's Orlando). Orlando changed genders through the ages!
I think such a beautiful little girl should be named Aubrey Elise
Posted by: Dixie at July 27, 2008 4:03 PMI just commented and I guessed girl, but I like the name Jude too and I didn't see it mentioned elsewhere.
Posted by: sara at July 27, 2008 4:05 PMA boy. . . name of Colton.
Posted by: Taylor at July 27, 2008 4:06 PMAmara is a lovely little girl.
Posted by: SallyA at July 27, 2008 4:07 PMThe baby is a girl, and Iris is a good name for her.
Posted by: Nancy at July 27, 2008 4:08 PMWell, I think it's a girl, and oh there are endless name possibilities......
personally, I think my great-grandmother's name fosters some kind of pecularity to it........Keturah (Kate for short). It's biblical. I think it's the name of a concubine in the bible, but it's still pretty and rather unusual.
A baby boy named Field.
Posted by: susan at July 27, 2008 4:09 PM A gorgeous little girl
Talitha-meaning little girl~one of God's miracles
Tiereney-Irish an old name no one but me uses anymore
Teagan-Irish if I'd had a 3rd daughter she'd been named this
Kaimana-Hawaiian means diamond
Girl. Lily.
Posted by: Liz at July 27, 2008 4:10 PMA boy -- Maximilian.
Posted by: Bibi at July 27, 2008 4:11 PMBoy. Name--Atticus, from my favorite book.
Posted by: Denise at July 27, 2008 4:12 PMIt's a boy! Fletcher.
Posted by: susan long at July 27, 2008 4:15 PMGirl! I suggest Aoife (pronounced EE-fah).
Posted by: Pigwotknits at July 27, 2008 4:15 PMGirl. I've always like the name Clementine.
Posted by: Carol at July 27, 2008 4:16 PMIt's a girl! Sabine.
Posted by: susan long at July 27, 2008 4:16 PMI believe it is a beautiful big boy, and his name should be Remington Matthew, or Remmy for short.
A truly upstanding name for an outstanding man.
Linda in Kalamazoo....
Posted by: Linda at July 27, 2008 4:19 PM