Introducing

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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.)

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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?

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or is it a boy baby?

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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.)

2,174 thoughts on “Introducing”

  2. I’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)

  9. Such 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.

  10. Name her Georg after me. I won’t be having my own babies to name after me. 🙂

  12. I’ll go with boy. Sure. And a name? Corbin — “raven-haired!”
    Congrats to Megan on her beautiful new ‘little’ one! 🙂

  22. A first name should sound good with the last name, which I do not know. How about Avery for a boy?

  24. 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!)

  25. Christabel OR Annabel Lee, if a girl. (Both literary references…points if you get them!)

  27. I say boy, and am a fan of Tad, which is not that unusual. Or Aidan.

  30. A 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.

  32. Welcome, 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.

  33. With 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

  37. A beautiful little boy is my guess. I think Jahue is an unusual name. My grandfather’s name.

  38. I think she is beautiful. So soft and squishy, and she needs both of the sweaters. I think her name should be Caydence Dawn.

  39. I’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!

  40. A girl-& named Ainsley Marie.
    Congratulations to Megan(the store owner-not your daughter)& her family.

  41. 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. 🙂

  43. I’m guessing boy. I love the name Jett, which also would be a rad girls name!

  47. I 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.

  51. I 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.

  53. What 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. =-)

  54. I 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.

  55. a 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 🙂

  57. Boy
    Aidan
    Congratulations to the not your daughter Megan, that is one beautiful baby, boy or girl.

  58. I think he is so handsome. I think the name Kostek is cool! It means steadfast, or courageous knowledge.

  59. What 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).

  62. My 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

  63. That’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.]

  64. I’m going to guess girl since it seems EVERYONE I know is having girls right now. How about Athena?

  65. Definitely 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.

  66. I 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

  67. A *beautiful* baby.
    My guess? Boy. Suggested name: Eamonn.
    Congrats, Megan!

  70. Boy. Lysander! My husband says we can’t name our son(if we have one) Lysander because it’s too weird. I love it though!

  72. What a lovely baby! A little girl I think…. perhaps Caledonia, like my grandaughter?

  73. That 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?

  74. This 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!

  77. 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!

  79. What 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!)

  80. I 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!

  81. This 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!

  82. I 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.)

  84. Congrats on your new bundle of boy!! We think the name Alden James is just right for him.

  87. um . . . 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.

  88. I say girl, and I will choose the name that my son would have been had he been a girl, Ella Marie. 🙂

  90. That 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)

  92. I’m guessing a boy…. Silas….
    Either way….. the baby is gorgeous… and the sweaters are beautiful, too!

  93. A girl and her name should be “Lettie”. Not short for anything “Lettie”.

  94. I’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?

  96. Congratulations to both Mom (Megan-not your daughter), and Baby Boy Quinn–which means wise. He(ok, maybe she) is beautiful!!!

  97. I’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.)

  98. This 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.

  99. I’m guessing that Megan’s sweet, sweet baby is a boy. So precious! How about Gabriel, like the angel.

  100. hmmm, 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!!!!!!!

  102. What 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!

  103. Boy! 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!

  104. Actually, now I say boy, named Declan.
    Beautiful baby. Super-heroic Mamma!
    Congratulations to Megan and family!

  106. Aw! What great looking toddler oops baby! 😉
    I’m guessing boy–name–hmmmm He looks like a Luke or Lucas,

  107. How about a Boy baby with an ambiguous (or not, if you really think about it) name like….
    Banana
    Peace

  109. Gender: 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 😉

  110. I’m not going to try to guess which gender the baby is, but a good boy’s name is Eban

  112. It 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!

  119. What 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”

  121. She’s a beautiful baby girl. I’d name name her Emma Elizabeth or Amelia Peabody (after my favorite literary character). Congratulations!

  125. Congratulations!!
    I believe you have a little girl on your hands. I like the name Sophie.

  127. I’m guessing this beautiful baby is a boy and suggesting Kiah (rhymes with sky) as his name. It was my wonderful Grandfather’s name.

  128. Methinks 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!

  129. Awww…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.

  136. That’s a boy, definitely. And he tells me his name is Anthony. (Which is weird because I don’t even like that name.)

  137. That 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.

  142. I’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

  143. 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.)

  145. I 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!

  146. My 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!

  150. I think HE looks like a Daxx.
    If SHE is a girl, only right to call her Stephanie!

  152. A boy baby!
    I like the name Reed. That is my 12 year old’s name, and we still like it.

  157. I go with a little boy, because I won’t ever get to use my back up boy’s name! Aran Quincy

  158. And 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 🙂

  159. Gorgeous–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!! 🙂

  163. Girl.
    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.

  164. I looove those cheeks!!
    I’m guessing that it’s a boy, and I’m partial to the name Kelson. 🙂

  165. A girl?? I’ve had some success with Fionna and so will offer that up. Congratulations!

  167. I am going to guess boy and say Keegan. I like Aidan too but it is pretty popular right now.

  170. It’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”)

  172. It’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 🙂

  173. I’m thinking . . . boy. Oliver and Nolan are my latest favorite names for boys.
    And oh my is that sweater gorgeous.

  174. He says it’s a girl. And he wanted to name the baby Xerxes….or Xerxa since it’s a girl =)

  176. Aw, 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!

  177. That baby has got to be a boy.
    Osher is a great, though unusual, name. It means happiness. I also like Cade, which means sturdy.

  178. I 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.

  180. Girl, 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…

  182. Wow- 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!

  185. I think she’s a beautiful baby girl and I would name her Fiona. P.S. The sweaters are beautiful also!

  186. I am fond of Quinn. It is Celtic for wise. It can be a girl or a boy name. Congratulations!

  187. I vote girl- How does “Solenne” sound for a name? It just rolls off the tongue (Sol-ennnnn) – especially in a French-speaking country.

  188. i think it’s a boy named moyshe-leyb (moses the lion, a classic yiddish name)

  191. I’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?

  193. She is such a she, isn’t she? In light of current naming trends, she should maybe be called Marylebone Station.

  194. Boy. 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. 😉

  195. Awww!! 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!!)

  197. With all that hair, it must be a boy.
    I say go for a classic name like Bradley

  201. What 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).

  202. Oh – a gorgeous GIRL! And my own name is unusual enough that Megan might like it – Reina

  206. Congratulations, what a gorgeous, healthy baby!With all that hair, it must be a boy.
    I say go for a classic name like Bradley

  209. A 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.

  210. the 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;)

  212. I guess that it is a baby girl and name her Aliana
    or if it’s a boy, name him Arison.

  215. what 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!

  217. A boy? Caliph!
    A girl? Aviva 🙂
    I’m voting for “boy” but I actually am voting on the sweaters. I like the cables.

  218. I think he’s a boy but in any case in beautiful. Royal is a local name in our area

  221. 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.

  222. Oo, 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!) 😉

  223. Just noticed that someone else has said Abigail – so I will change my vote to my daughter’s beautiful name – Orla Eowyn
    Lucy
    x

  225. a 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.

  226. I believe that it’s a beautiful boy. I like the name Howe(how). That was my grandfather’s name.

  228. I’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!)

  230. Definitely 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).

  233. I’m probably looking at a wee baby girl but I keep thinking, “boy.” So, maybe “Duncan” or “Tavi”?

  234. I first thought girl. Ananda.
    beautiful baby! how wonderful for all to go smoothly.

  237. I’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 )

  238. 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.

  239. I’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.

  240. Ack, 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…)

  243. Lovely baby boy,
    name him Optimus Prime
    (this comment is dedicated to C.K)

  245. I guess boy.
    Boy names: Finn and Asher are ones that I adore!
    Congratulations Megan!

  246. I’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!

  247. Irena 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!

  250. Isn’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 (:

  254. It’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!

  255. Boy!!! I like the classics (which are becoming rare) Gregory, Franklin, Oliver, Charles, Edward.

  256. A girl. I think Sana would be a lovely name (East Indian girls’ names are very pretty).

  258. I 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)

  259. I 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!

  264. Oh! 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).

  266. I 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.

  267. I 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!

  270. I’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!

  275. Well, 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.

  276. Girl 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.

  279. I’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!

  287. I’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!!

  290. Gotta 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.

  292. I’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. 😉

  293. The baby wears both sweaters beautifully. He/she obviously has a great deal of personal style.

  294. I think it’s a boy who should be named Quinn. That’s a name that can go either way too. Beautiful babe.

  295. I’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!

  300. I’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.

  301. 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! 🙂

  305. 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.

  306. I say its a girl — how about Rhiannon?
    Congrats to Megan, either way the baby is beautiful!!

  307. The 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.

  308. I am going with a boy. A boy named Tycho. Someone knit that kid a moose. (Google the name, add Brahe).

  309. Congratulations 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!

  311. I am going with a boy. A boy named Tycho. Someone knit that kid a moose. (Google the name, add Brahe).

  312. Well, 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!

  313. I’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

  314. I’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

  315. Definitely a girl! How about Misti Lynn, or Zhiana Annebelle? Such a sweet baby! The sweaters look amazing! Congrats to Mom and Baby 🙂

  321. Blessings 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)

  323. I’d say girl, based on the floral print behind her in the second picture. Josephine or Annabelle (or both!)

  325. Those 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.

  326. To 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.

  327. (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)

  328. I recommend Penelope for a girl and Garreth for a boy.
    I can’t honestly tell what the child is, apart from chubby and sleepy!

  329. I’m going with boy. And Megan sounds like a nice Celtic name, so how about Quilan (means “a cub”)?

  331. 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!)

  332. A boy, definitely. Good names are Robbie and Alastair – I know, cos that’s what my boys are called!

  340. Its 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!

  345. I 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!)

  348. I’m betting on a boy. I love the name Concetto prounounced conchetto. Hugs to both.

  350. I’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

  352. GIRL!
    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!)

  353. A lovely girl – how about Esme I’ve always loved that. Congrats aren’t babies wonderful.

  355. oooo what a sweetie! I think girl and a name I like is Rio.
    Spanish for river..which could work either way 😉

  356. Congratulations 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. 🙂

  357. I 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.

  359. Congratulations 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.

  361. Ashford.
    (She’s a girl, and that name would work either way much better than, say, Rick Reeves.)

  362. 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.

  364. What 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!)

  365. I think it’s a boy…and if we’re going for unusual names, how about Sebjorn?

  366. I 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!! 😀

  367. Looks 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!

  368. I 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 🙂

  370. 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!

  371. I have newborn twins (9 weeks old) named Seda and Kai, g and b respectively.
    How about Indigo or Jasper?
    I think GIRL.

  373. It’s a girl! Names, um, I’m terrible at naming things, but I’ll give it a shot. Kessa.

  375. Obviously she should be a girl (even if she’s not) and she should be named Quiara.
    Glad I could solve that for you. ^_~

  376. How 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.

  377. Girl, 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). 🙂

  378. I’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!

  380. A 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!).

  381. My 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!

  383. I say a girl, named Jude. (My husband wouldn’t let me name our girl that, so we got Katie.)

  384. I vote boy – and he is darling!
    Name: Noah, John, Michael – any combination

  385. 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.

  387. A 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.

  388. That 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.

  389. I’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!

  391. boy.
    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

  392. hmmm…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)

  393. I 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.

  394. …But if it is a girl the name I have picked out for my potential baby girl is Lacey. I love that name!

  395. What 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.

  396. What 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.

  399. I 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.

  400. Megan’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…).

  401. That’s a little boy, I think.
    Unusual names? Hrm… let’s go Shakespeare. Tybalt. She can call him Ty.

  402. I’m guessing it’s a boy, what about Adian…. right or wrong, what a beautiful baby!Best wishes for a healthy,happy life…..Wendy

  403. What a beautiful baby!! My guess is a girl, and I love the old fashioned but soo sweet name of Rose.

  404. oh 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)

  405. Totally 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!

  406. I’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!

  407. I 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.

  408. Sure looks like a boy to me. I go for the good old names – how about David?

  411. I 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.

  413. I’m guessing boy, but have no good reason. Gabe or Noah, despite the numerous ark toys he’ll receive. Mazel tov!

  417. We’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.

  422. Hmm This is so tough, I always sucked at guessing genders. Let’s go with boy, and I always loved the name Kane.

  424. Congratulations, Megan! BTW, am I the only one reading these names with the urge to click “agree” and “disagree”?

  425. I’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 . . .

  427. I think it’s a boy! I suggest Keenan as the name. I know a wonderful Keenan!

  428. Instinct 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.

  429. girl – Rowan
    (I thought about Smooshy as in Dream in Color, but Rowan seems better for the future playground set)

  432. 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.

  434. That beautiful baby looks like a little man to me. I’ve always loved the name Xavier. Rhys is a nice name too.

  435. Male-Seamus (promounced shame-us). I love the name. And what a beautiful baby!

  440. My Jane looked a lot like that when she was freshly minted, so I vote girl. For names, I like Iris.

  441. Back 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.

  442. Oh 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.

  452. Boy…a handsome one at that! And for a name…him…Raegen. But he looks like he could be a Thomas as well.

  453. Hmmm. 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. 🙂

  455. I’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!

  457. I’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!

  458. I bekieve the child is a boyand a beautiful one at that! Congragulations, Megan

  459. I believe the child is a boy and a beautiful one at that! Congragulations, Megan

  464. Well, 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”.

  466. I think it’s a boy, but then again, I have zero experience with babies. 😀
    I would totally call a kid, boy or girl, Pilot. Or possibly Tesla. (Abigail is still probably my favourite name ever, though.)

  469. My guess is that this cutie is a girl, and my choice of name is Layla.
    Congrats to Megan!!

  470. I’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.)

  472. I think the baby is a boy.
    I would go with… Malik. It’s an Arabic name meaning “king.”

  473. Girl………….. My Aunt’s name and my middle name is lovely and unusual ……Vernelle

  475. Beautiful bouncing baby BOY! A big, strong boy deserves a strong name like David.

  477. I think it’s a girl. I would suggest the name we gave my daughter, Iris.

  478. I think it’s a boy baby, and I would name him Jonathan. Or Jacob. Were he mine.

  480. Girl: how about Morgan? It means sea warrior.
    Baby gender is one of those things that seems so obvious–once you know.

  481. If 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

  482. Congratulations Megan and all!
    My guess is a boy.
    My favourite name for a boy is Jack.

  484. I am guessing a girl. Kelyn Rae is a pretty one to me. Best wishes to the new Mommy and baby!

  486. I’m guessing boy…. Of which I am horrid at names. I love Olivia and Octavia if I’m wrong, though.

  488. What 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.

  491. I’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.

  492. I 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)

  494. I think its a boy! Elias/Eli is a great name 🙂
    So is Wyatt and so is Charlie!

  501. She looks like a girl to me. And I like the only girl name I picked Gabrielle Veronica.

  516. 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.

  519. The 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.

  522. Look 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

  524. A girl child, me thinks. I’m terrible with names so I’ll leave that to you all. 🙂

  526. Baby 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…)

  527. Beautiful baby! Congrats to mom & family.
    I think boy and I think my son would be happy to share his middle name : Seoman.

  531. A girl, a name? How about Olivia! (This is my first post by the way, love your blog!)

  535. What a beautiful baby girl! You could always use my name. 🙂 But, may I suggest Zahava. A name that will not be easy to forget.

  536. I 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.

  537. Well, 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.

  542. boy. . . since I have 4 of my own. I like the name Rowan no matter what the sex of the beautiful wee one.

  544. A baby girl, who should be named Iris, for all the colors of fiber that will surround her as she grows.

  545. Gorgeous baby, beautiful sweaters!
    I think he/she is a Boy…and the names Liam, Niall or Theo come to mind.

  546. Looks like a girl. My daughter, adopted from Russia, is called Darya which means “gift from God”….. and she is.

  548. All 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”.

  549. on second thought… the beautiful baby could be a girl…Ava or Maeve?
    Best wishes

  551. Has 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.

  552. Wow–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?)

  554. I 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. 🙂

  555. Hmm- looking kind of girly to me (but hey- I’ve been wrong before!)
    Girl name: Sadie, or Rosalie
    (whoever it is- what a beaut!)

  557. I 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. 🙂

  562. An adorable couple of baldies, of course. (I felt guilty and had to amend. I quite like baldness, in general, though.) 🙂

  564. I 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.

  565. Old 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.

  567. Just 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 🙂

  571. Oh, huzzah for new little ones. I like Autumn and Hazel for a girl. And Maisy.

  572. I 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!

  573. A 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)

  575. 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.

  576. Its 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.

  578. If 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.

  579. Hearty 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.

  580. I’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.

  581. I like the names of Lydia and Joy for a girl. Simeon for a boy. Boy or girl you have a BEAUTIFUL baby!!

  585. Gotta 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.

  587. I 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.

  588. 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

  590. Looks 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!

  593. I 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!

  594. I 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.

  597. She 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.

  602. I vote it’s a girl and she should be named Chaya (Hebrew name – pronounced Ki-ya)

  603. I 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!

  604. I 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!

  606. I’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

  607. 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”.

  608. I 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.

  609. Oh, 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).

  615. I’m going with boy. While it’s not unusual in the slightest, I like Matthew as a name for a boy.

  616. A boy….Zorn
    This is the name my brother wanted me to name my son Liam. Liam is a nice name too 🙂 Congrats!

  619. Girl – Cariad – Welsh for Love 🙂
    She/he is absolutely lovely, what a precious little life. Congratulations Meghan!

  620. congratulations on a lovely little girl!
    I like the name Grace, but since I have only boys, have never been able to use it.

  622. I’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!)

  623. After 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!

  624. I’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.

  627. I think it is a boy, but I have good name if the baby is a girl–Ariana Rose.

  629. I 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!

  636. Oh, 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”?)

  637. Avery could go either way — but I think it’s especially nice for a girl, which I think is what we are looking at here.

  640. Well, 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!

  642. I’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.

  645. I’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.

  648. I am going to say girl and I love the name Kristin. Such a beautiful baby and so big. Congrats Megan (not Stephanie’s daughter)

  650. I think it’s a girl and Coraline is a cool name.
    You could call her Coral for short!

  651. That 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

  652. It’s a girl! Her name could be Willow, for the beautiful, frosty-green colour of willow leaves.

  654. I think it’s a girl!! Suggested name – Elena.
    Either way, that’s one adorable baby. Congrats to Meghan and her family.
    Angela

  656. Wow 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!)

  659. I’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)

  660. 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!

  661. What a cutie! I’m guessing a girl.
    Cool girl names:
    Serafina
    Athena
    Evelyn
    Lily
    Cool boy names:
    Kai
    Keegan
    Orion
    Aiden

  662. 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!)

  664. What a sweet (not so little) angel. I’m guessing boy. As for a name, how about Finn?

  665. What a sweet (not so little) angel. I’m guessing boy. As for a name, how about Finn?

  667. I have no clue!
    Names girl: Sunny, Stormy, Rainey
    Names Boy: Jared, Jody, Fraiser
    Ok, I am gonna guess Girl.

  670. Girl! Why else would you have the baby mine sweater first?
    Alice. Because she had lovely journeys down rabbit holes.

  671. Hmmm… 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! 🙂

  672. I 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.

  673. My 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.

  679. Hmmm…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

  683. Boy.
    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.

  685. I’m guessing boy. As for boy names, I like Jamie, or for something more unusual, Declan.
    Either way, he/she’s gorgeous! Congratulations.

  686. Girl?? 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.)

  687. I say girl, mostly so that I can say “Robin”. I’ve always liked that name. =]
    Congratulations to Megan and her beautiful new baby!

  689. tis a boy
    i would name him hnoney pie
    call him amos in public
    mom needs pretty ribbons for her hair

  690. 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!

  691. a beautiful girl, is my guess. marina or hazel are bursting in word balloons over her head.

  692. Best wishes to Megan and her beautiful, new, stylishly dressed baby boy! My favorite names would be Owen or Trevor.

  696. Whether 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)

  699. Normally 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.

  700. I’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!

  702. Congratulations to Megan (yarn store owner Megan not your daughter Megan)!
    I think it’s a boy and should be named Griffin.

  704. I 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?

  705. I think you have a beautiful baby boy there. And I nominate Coulter [after Phil Coulter, the Irish musician] for a name. Congratulations.

  707. Looks like a boy to me. Evan Joseph sounds nice. Congratulations to Megan on her beautiful new baby – either flavor!

  713. This 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.

  714. She’s a girl.
    In case not, here’s a good unisex name suggestion:
    Morgan

  716. I think it should be a girl and should be named Matine.
    However, it could be a boy in which case, my vote is Kellan.

  718. I’m thinking girl. Moira (moy-rah) is a lovely name, as is Grainne (grawn-yah), both Irish names.

  719. Hmmm… I’m thinking its a boy. I have all girls, so guessing the name is not easy… how about Sebastian?

  721. My 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!

  724. Welcome, baby. I’m guessing a girl and I would name her Flower. Baby is beautiful!!

  725. I 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? 😉

  726. It’s a girl named London! No, a boy named London! Either way, I really like the name London. Congratulations Megan!

  730. Congratulations to Megan on that lovely BOY with his fat cheeks and lovely head of dark hair.
    I think he should be called Logan.

  731. I 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?!

  733. I 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

  735. Girl, 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.

  737. 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.

  739. Boy, Joseph.
    Girl, Josephine.
    I’m guessing boy!
    Wishing them a shower of blessings.

  741. boy or girl the baby is beautiful. Riley would work either way. I am leaning towards a boy.

  742. I think it’s a girl 😀
    I’d say either Kaylee or Amber maybe?
    or if it’s a boy
    Gabriel? Tristan?

  746. whatever 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 … 😉

  753. I say she is a cute baby girl who looks beautiful in both sweaters.
    I nominate my own name. Dympna

  755. I 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.

  760. I 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

  762. I say a girl, not that I can actually tell, but I like girls better, especially very wee ones. 🙂 Name? I say Anastasia.

  766. Guessing 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.

  767. This looks like a little girl to me. How about Tianna (my daughter’s name). It means Princess. I am sure she will be one.

  770. Boy baby? Seabrook…is that unusual enough? What about Ocean? The suspense is killing me!

  772. Hmm… 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. ; )

  773. It’s a beautiful baby boy, and I think the perfect name is aiden.
    Congratulations megan!

  774. 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.

  776. Boy baby? Seabrook…is that unusual enough? What about Ocean? The suspense is killing me!

  777. Girl baby!
    Eleanora — from Eleanor (of Aquitaine, who kicked butt as both Queen of France … and then Queen of England)

  779. Hmmm, 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!

  780. Oh my..tough call at this point.. I’ll say a girl! How about Ashlyn. Little cutie pie, btw!

  781. That 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.

  784. Congrats, what a beautiful baby!
    I think she is a girl. How about Aroha? (A-row-ha …emphasis on first syllable). Its Maori, meaning Love.

  785. By the way, BOTH those sweaters look fabulous! PLEASE PUBLISH THE PATTERNS! Please, please, please!!!

  791. Have no daughters, no grandchildren, only a grand-dog whose birthday is Sunday. I’d say it’s a girl named Alexandria (Andy for short).

  792. I 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.

  794. I 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!)

  795. Hello-I am guessing it is a BOY—Megan might like an Alexander in her family

  796. I’m guessing boy.
    Name: Sebastian.
    I also say: publish! Publish! (and in a way that we can pay and download!)

  798. I 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!

  801. OMG……… 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!

  803. a beautiful girlie! i like the names Sioban or Sivan…but if you insist on boy, I second the vote for Kieran

  804. a beautiful girlie! i like the names Sioban or Sivan…but if you insist on boy, I second the vote for Kieran

  805. I 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.

  806. I 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.

  807. 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.

  808. Baby Boy, I think – he looks so handsome in Baby Yours. And I love the name Duncan.

  810. My kids said it’s a boy. They also like the name Blessing – it’s the first name of a guy who I work with.

  812. There 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.

  813. My 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).

  814. I’m guessing boy, and sure hope I’m not damaging an infant girl’s self-esteem! How about naming him Camden?

  815. My 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!!

  822. What 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!

  823. P.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”

  828. I 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.

  829. I 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.

  832. I say it’s a boy. How about Philip (or Phillip or Philipp or Philippe or…)? Not unusual, but timeless, I think.

  836. This 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!

  837. I’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?

  838. I’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

  839. What a beautiful baby!!! I think “boy” and I really like the name Hayden (the name could be for a boy or girl :o)

  840. 775 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.

  842. I 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!!!

  845. It’s a girl – name Rhiannon – nice, Welsh, reminds one of Fleetwood Mac
    Glad Mom and baby are doing well.

  849. Ok – 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!!

  850. I 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

  852. I’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.

  855. Beautiful little one. You are blessed. Girl? That’s my guess. But if it’s a boy, how about Adam or Zane?

  856. Congratulations! He’s a beautiful boy and the name Jake would suit him well.

  858. Boy 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.

  863. I’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

  864. I’m guessing boy, and I don’t think anyone else has suggested Armand or Armando–name of my third and always complimented!

  865. I 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!!

  866. I’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”.

  868. Who cares if it’s a boy or a girl?! He/she is a beautiful baby. How about Cameron?

  869. At 9 lb 14 oz, it wasn’t easy, I can assure you!
    Congratulations Megan!
    Girl, Ainsley

  870. Girl! 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 :).

  873. 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”!

  875. It’s a boy and name him Gideon. That is what I was going to name my 7th if she had been a boy

  876. DH 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 😉

  878. If 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.

  879. I 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!

  880. I think that beautiful baby is a boy.
    I don’t have an unusual names to offer but I love the name William.

  881. boy – name him Dana (in sanskrit means giving….I like it..of course it actually works for a girl as well!)

  882. I 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!!

  884. I 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!

  885. Girl – 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?

  888. I am hoping Girl because they are so much fun to knit for (sorry for ending the sentence with a preposition!).
    Cindy

  889. 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.

  890. She looks like a little girl. The name I would pick would be Sarah Beth after my daughter.

  891. Forgot the name, sorry for the second post (girl)
    Erica, nice and strong, not too trendy and easy to spell.
    Cindy

  893. It’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.

  894. “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!

  897. I am thinking a boy. How about Zander or Zephyr…I could only think of ‘Z’ names!

  899. My 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!

  900. I 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?

  904. Oh my gosh, he looks just like my son born 24 years ago today – Colin Joseph gets my vote!

  905. I 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.

  906. I 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!

  909. 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!

  910. Congratulations! What a beautiful baby. My guess is a Baby Girl named Chloe.

  911. I 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.

  913. Forgot 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.

  916. I 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.

  917. Boy.
    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.

  919. I say baby is a boy and to me looks like a Nathan. Not an unusual name but that is what middle names are for.

  922. 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.

  923. Oh my gosh! Those cheeks are amazing! I think the wee one is a boy and I suggest Eamonn or Quinn for names.

  924. Oh 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.

  926. It’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.

  927. The 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.

  932. Boy-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.

  934. This 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.

  937. I’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.

  938. That 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!)

  940. Whichever gender, name after the corresponding colorway! Meg likes unusual, yes?

  947. Girl. Jacqueline…Jackie for short…and if I’m wrong and she’s a he, Jack!

  949. this 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.

  951. How fun. Congratulations to Megan and her family. I guess the baby is a girl named Matilda.

  952. I 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.

  957. While 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!

  959. I’m thinking boy, myself. What about something like Mikah Alyxander? No matter the gender, s/he is precious.

  960. Looks like a boy – how about Christopher Michael?
    Only had girls – this was the “boy” name in reserve!

  961. 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.

  966. Hewitt 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 🙂

  967. Congrats 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!!

  968. well, 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.

  969. OMG — 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 😉

  970. I 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?

  971. Ok 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.

  972. I think a girl – how about Matilda or Verdi ( means lush growth as well as green)

  975. How about Rowan? That works for both genders. And I’m going to guess girl.

  977. I’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.

  978. I 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.

  979. It 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 !!!

  980. No 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.

  981. 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.)

  982. A 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?

  984. Girl!
    How about Aoife! (Pronounced EE-fuh – a friend named his daughter that, and it’s certainly memorable & unusual.)

  985. I 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).

  989. Looks like my husband, pre-coffee, so I’m guessing it’s a wee boy. 😀
    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!)

  990. A 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.

  991. Funny 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.

  992. I think she’s a girl and my vote is for Pippi or Pippa, I’m inspired lately by Pippi Longstockings’ feminine tenacity.

  994. She 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!)

  995. Congratulations 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?

  996. I 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

  997. 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)

  998. That’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!

  999. 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”

  1001. I think a little girl. And name her Peggy, it’s not terribly unusal, but nobody quite gets the hang of it right off. LOL

  1003. Boy. Has to be. 🙂
    And Micah…though, he looks like he could be a Caleb as well.

  1007. Well, 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!

  1011. I 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)!

  1012. 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.

  1015. I think that sweet bundle is a girl…
    And what about Ara? Soft, sweet, short (much like the recipient… lol)

  1016. I think a boy – and I suggest Samuel – not unusual, but lovely and not overused. He/she is a cutie!

  1017. I say baby girl, and Claire is my favourite name. It’s not unusual though!
    congrats to everyone!!

  1019. Girl for sure. Name her Myanne, because so many have an Anne but this one will be just for her!

  1020. I’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.

  1021. I’m voting boy.
    Jasper always struck me as a nice boy’s name.
    Congrats, Megan!

  1023. How 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!

  1024. Love 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.

  1028. i say girl so she can wear either sweater!!!! and i say to name the child . . . something purty!

  1031. It’s a boy…
    How about the name “Keegan.” It means “fiery little one.” Of course, my Keegan is a girl. 😉

  1035. Ahava 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”.

  1036. 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 🙂

  1042. I’m guessing a boy and suggest Damon, you have gotten some great suggestions

  1045. I 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!

  1046. 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.

  1047. What 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!

  1058. He looks exactly like a Simon – especially at almost 10 pounds!!
    Nancy Reed
    Minnesota

  1059. 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.

  1060. I 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).

  1063. Congratulations to the family!
    What about these:
    Sam
    Alex
    Erin/Aaron
    Chris(tene)
    Sasha
    or some other non-gender specific name?
    best of luck!

  1068. Congratulations to not0the-harlot’s-daughter-Megan Megan! I’m guessing boy .. and a name … Gaeth ((rhymes with faith) which means “intelligent, skillful”

  1069. I 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!

  1070. I’m going to say a girl and I love the name Anastacia Rose – using Stacia as the nickname.
    Congrats to Megan and her family.

  1071. I 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!

  1072. I think he is a most handsome little boy. I like the name Octavius. My daughter thinks a pretty little girl named Magnolia.

  1073. The 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…….

  1075. 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.

  1077. (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!

  1078. I 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. 🙂

  1079. 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. 🙂

  1080. 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 🙂

  1082. I think she is a little girl too. I favour old fashioned names like Claire or Charlotte (Lottie) or maybe Ruby or Rose…
    Lovely baby!

  1083. Ooooohh … 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 …

  1084. Congratulations, 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”).

  1085. Girl? 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.

  1086. I 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.

  1088. This 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.

  1089. I’m guessing BOY – his name is Jake.
    Actually s/he is simply a beautiful child who is blessed with gorgeous knitwear!

  1091. I 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!

  1092. What 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.

  1093. A 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.

  1094. Boy, 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”!

  1096. I 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 🙂

  1098. I say it’s a baby boy……unusual names are lovely, but I personally love the classics. I say Tristan for this handsome person……:)

  1099. Looks 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!

  1100. I am gonna say a girl 🙂 Genevieve (Gen for short..or Eve) or Delyia
    Or a unisex name likes Casey, Toby/Tobi.

  1101. Most definately a boy. Maybe Matthias (call him Matt!) or Jan, pronounced the Dutch way, yon.

  1103. Congratulations 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.

  1106. Since you’re so excited, she must be a girl. A beautiful baby girl named Maire (pronounced as my-ruh)

  1107. I 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 🙂

  1111. I will say. . . a beautiful baby girl.
    Name: Ryan for a boy Rian for a girl.
    Congrats Megan!

  1112. I’m sure it’s a girl…her name can be Devon…but if it’s a boy, the name can be Devin.
    Congrats!!

  1114. What a beautiful baby! I’m guessing a boy, he looks like a Pasqual to me! Congratulations and best wishes to Mom and baby!

  1115. I’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.

  1116. Looks like a girl to me (maybe wishful thinking, having had four of the boy models)…..Erica?

  1119. A beautiful Boy. Looks like a Mario to me. Another name I like is Casey. Congratulations!

  1121. I 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!

  1123. What 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.

  1126. She 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.

  1128. Congrads 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.

  1136. He 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!

  1138. Aww, 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.

  1140. Oh, that baby looks like a boy to me and seems at home in blue. My vote is for Tiarnán – “little lord”

  1141. How about a girl named Melia, Hawaiian for “the crest of a wave right before it crashes”, or that’s what someone told me once…..

  1147. Oh, 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)

  1149. Baby Girl: Jocelyn
    Either way a beautiful little angel and both sweaters are perfection.

  1150. I 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.

  1151. Absolutely beautiful. Congratulations, Megan! A boy…perhaps named Kaffe. 🙂

  1153. I think the baby is a boy. You have received some very good name suggestions. I don’t have any to add.
    Lynn

  1156. He’s beautiful and robust. How about Louis? Love and congrats to mom, dad and friends. Welcome to our human family.

  1157. My 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!

  1158. Boy, I think. I am particularly partial to the name Scorpius, but Sirius and Lupin work for me too. 🙂

  1161. This 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!

  1163. ERIC. I love E names. I have an Elisabeth and an Emily. Congrats from Colorado!!!!!!!!

  1164. Boy or girl, Megan has a beautiful baby. I would guess boy and I love the name Henry.

  1171. Such a beautiful baby! I think he’s a boy. Harrison. Congratulations to Megan and family! Tell her she did good.

  1175. My guess is a boy, and I love the name Jesper – in Norwegian the ‘j’ is pronounced as a ‘y’

  1176. I think she’s a lovely girl….I am partial to Charlotte, and then she can be called Char or Charlie for short.

  1178. Congratulations 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?

  1180. I 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!

  1182. I 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!!

  1184. A 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.

  1186. It’s a boy!
    Stewart (Artie) is my name suggestion for the little darlin’.
    Look at that hair!

  1188. 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!!!

  1190. The 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!

  1191. Oooo. 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!

  1192. I 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.)

  1193. I’m guessing boy & suggesting Elijah because I like it & it’s one of the names of my similarly sized at birth grandson.

  1195. i 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.)

  1197. Congratulation 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.

  1198. I 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.

  1200. I’ll guess boy. And I like the names Caden and Jacob, but I’m selfish ’cause they’re my great nephews names. 🙂

  1201. Girl! Aurora — Ancient goddess of the Dawn. When was she born?
    Congratulations!

  1202. We 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!

  1203. I’m guessing a boy! Oliver, Winslow, Maxwell, Huntley, and Abram are some darned good boy names, don’t you agree?

  1206. A girl, but only because I want to suggest the name Rain (I think it’s pretty and whimsical).

  1208. Oh, 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.

  1211. Must 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.

  1212. My 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

  1214. I’m guessing a girl. I have three female friends with unusual names that they are happy to have: Lilma, Briare, and Piper.
    Congratulations, Megan!

  1215. I 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).

  1216. What 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!

  1217. I 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….

  1219. Gosh, the chromosomes are too small for me to see. XX, XY…not a clue. But names…how about Violet or Keifer?

  1220. I guess he’s a he, and I vote for Kieran – love the Irish names (says the mom of Liam and Bridget)

  1221. Blessings and best wishes to all. A sweet, beautiful baby. I will guess girl, possible name Amber Grace. Take care.

  1222. A boy – I’m liking names that happen to be Scottish surnames right now – Guthrie, Keddie, and so on. Unusual without being strange…..

  1223. I 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.

  1227. 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.

  1229. I 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!

  1236. Girl?
    I’ve always loved the name Belita. It’s spanish for “beautiful”
    Anyways congrads!

  1238. I 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!

  1240. 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!

  1241. Boy. Grayson ( or Greyson ) depending on where you live.
    Beautiful baby… tell Megan, ” She did good!”

  1243. I’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!!!!!!!

  1246. A 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)

  1248. Congratulations Megan, that is a beautiful baby. I think she is a Flora or Florence.

  1251. I’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.

  1252. I will guess boy and my name suggestion is Galen.
    Congratulations to Megan! That baby is a cutie and looks marvelous in both sweaters 🙂

  1254. I’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.

  1255. It 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!

  1256. I 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!

  1258. Hmm. 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!

  1259. I 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!

  1263. What 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??

  1265. That’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 🙂

  1267. I’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)

  1268. Congratulations! I think the baby is a boy and the name is Excell. Ok so I’m partial to the name. Have a good one.

  1272. i 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!” 🙂

  1273. Parker! 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!

  1276. That 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?

  1277. I’m going with girl. And I’m suggesting Zoey.
    At any rate, the baby is completely gorgeous!!! Congrats, Megan and family!

  1278. I’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.

  1279. hmmm Baby boy named Carlisle (pronouced Car-lyle)
    or a girl named Irina…. either way the knitting love is evident

  1280. I’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”….

  1283. I 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

  1284. I 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

  1286. Boy. Name him Rams Presbytera.
    And why not sell the sweater pattern to raise money for Doctors Without Borders/MSF?

  1287. That looks like a girl baby to me! (Or maybe it’s just that I reeeeeally want the Baby Mine pattern 🙂 )
    How about Aurora?

  1289. Boy; everyone I know is calling their boys Aiden (or a spelling variation thereon). Congratulations! And both sweaters look lovely.

  1290. What a beautiful baby!
    I’m guessing it’s a boy and he looks like a Sebastian to me.

  1291. I 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!

  1294. First 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!

  1296. Girl!
    Names:
    Sophia – means wise, or ‘lover of wisdom’
    or
    Nora – means star, shining light, also ‘woman of honor’

  1297. 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. 🙂

  1298. It’s a girl… Love the names Owen or Riley for a girl. Or how about Delaney or Taya.
    Congrats! She’s beautiful!

  1299. I’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!

  1300. A baby boy. I’m partial to Ian or Colin myself. Glad both mom and babe are doing well!

  1301. Boy! The most unusual name I know of is Xerxes. My husband wished we could name our son that.

  1302. It’s a boy! Look at all that hair. How about Pierce, like Pierce Brosnan? Or Bryce?

  1308. I 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.

  1309. Must 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.

  1312. I 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).

  1315. What 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.

  1316. I’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.

  1317. I’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!)

  1322. As a gender rebel I suggest – Jaspher Slade.
    regardless of chromosomes…XX, XY, XXY, XXO, XXX, XXXX, or XXXXX…and so on.

  1330. I 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.

  1331. I 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.

  1332. I 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.

  1333. Baby 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.

  1337. My 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.

  1340. Congrats on your boy, or so I think. As for a name, Iago (Shakespeare knows best).

  1341. I’m going to go with boy, some cool names are-
    Diarmid, Caedmon, and Finn. Yes, I love the celtic names!

  1344. I’m guessing boy (they always get the hair, it’s not fair). As for interesting boy name I’ll say Clayton.

  1345. Those cheeks! There’s got to be 2 lbs. of cheek at least.
    Girl. Named Louise.
    Congrats, Megan & family. Well done.

  1346. i 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.

  1351. I’m going to go with boy, some cool names are-
    Diarmid, Caedmon, and Finn. Yes, I love the celtic names!

  1354. I love the “baby mine” color but I’m all about GIRL. Lorelai is a beautiful, unusual, but not unheard of name.

  1358. I’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? 🙂

  1362. I 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.

  1363. Girl, 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!

  1366. Looks like a boy to me! TEHABI – it’s Hopi for “Teamwork,” and can go either way.

  1367. Hm, 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?

  1368. Congrats 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 😀

  1369. 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!)

  1372. I 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! =^)

  1374. Congratz. 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.

  1375. Two beautiful, classic names… James or Joan
    She looks like a little Joan to me!! Congrats and all good things!

  1376. 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.

  1377. girl – 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.

  1379. It’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.”

  1384. Congrats to Megan. If it is lovely little girl either Tryphena (my middle name) or Carys (my sister’s middle name)

  1386. Boy. 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.)

  1387. I’m going to guess boy. Named Milo.
    If it turns out to be a girl, my vote is for Georgia.

  1388. My husband says it’s a Winston Churchill. 😀 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)!

  1390. 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. 😀

  1391. I’m guessing a girl. Whichever, the sweaters both look beautiful on he(r).
    Congrats Megan!

  1396. Congrats, 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

  1397. Girl, 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

  1399. 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.

  1401. Congratulations! 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.

  1402. I think it’s a boy and here are some name suggestions:
    Boy: Fox, Archer, Zale, Quincy, Wallace
    Girl: Aria, Evangeline, Collette, Azizah

  1403. 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.

  1404. Oh, 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!

  1405. I 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.

  1406. Gee a few people have already chosen Avery so I’ll say Connor for a boy.

  1408. BOY! 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…

  1410. 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.

  1417. I 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.

  1418. hmmmmmmm…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)?

  1421. What 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.

  1422. Congratulations 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*

  1425. Um… 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.

  1426. I 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.

  1428. It’s a totally a girl. Cheeky should be her name. My name is also Megan and I named my daughter Eleanor. We like it!

  1429. It’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!

  1432. Congratulations 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.

  1434. Congratulations 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.

  1436. My 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! =)

  1439. Awww….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.

  1443. So very please to meet you, me bonny young boy!Liam or Ivar would suit you just fine :^)

  1444. Looks like a boy. Lawrence would be a great name for him. Congratulations to the new Mom and her sweet baby!!!

  1447. What 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.

  1448. It’s a boy! How about naming him Lager or Porter after your favorite beverage?

  1449. Looks like a boy to me and having a Welsh named mum how about Geraint?
    Best wishes to all

  1450. Girl? How about Josephine, which can be shortened to Josie, or Jo depending on preferences …

  1451. He’s a beautiful baby boy!! I don’t have any name suggestions, but I must say I love those cheeks – totally pinchable!

  1452. Boybaby. I’m old school and wanted to name my boy Benjamin – but he turned out to be a she!

  1456. Boy! I haven’t read all one million comments, so my offering is: Royce.
    Congratulations on a beautiful child, either way!

  1459. “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.

  1460. I 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.

  1464. The 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. 🙂

  1466. Boy. How about Rad, short for radicchio. Or Rocky short for rocket.
    (just following the theme of lettuce…)

  1467. Looks like a sweet little girl! I’d name her Taylor. (Works if it is a Boy also!)

  1468. Defenitly 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.

  1469. 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”.

  1470. My 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.

  1471. It’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.

  1473. Looks 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!

  1474. I 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.

  1475. Oh, 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!

  1477. I’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.

  1479. I 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.

  1481. I’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.

  1484. The 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

  1487. I’m coming out of lurkdom for this one.
    I am guessing boy. I think a great name would be Owen.

  1488. 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.

  1489. 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.

  1491. Boy
    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

  1492. 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 …

  1493. 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 🙂

  1498. Ok, 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?

  1499. My husband thinks it is a boy.
    I think it is a girl!
    Fraser for a boy, Angharad for a girl- it means loved one.

  1500. I say girl:
    Names: Rowan, Jade, Eloquence, Aevum (meand “Life Bearer or Bringer of Life in latin)
    For a boy: Damien, Derek, Ash,

  1502. I’m going with a boy, and as such the name of Liam (short for William) because it’s to flexible.

  1504. It’s got to be a girl! I was a whole half-pound bigger when I hatched, so size is no indicater… 😀
    Looks like a Bethan to me. Or possibly an Arianwen.
    Well done Megan!

  1505. I’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.

  1506. The 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).

  1507. ohhh, 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.

  1508. I think she’s a girl.
    I suggest Sarona – it’s Samoan or
    Araminta
    Boy or girl, the baby is beautiful.

  1512. 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!

  1513. Congratulations 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.

  1514. I’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. 🙂

  1515. I 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

  1517. Congratulations Meg and family.
    I think thats a little girl, and I love the name Rhianna, mainly because thats my daughters name.

  1520. What 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.

  1521. I 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?)

  1523. I’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.

  1524. 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.

  1525. Definitely a boy, and I like the name Jacob. (Not unusual, I grant you, but old-fashioned…)

  1526. I 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?

  1529. What 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.

  1534. Im going to say girl!! because I have one lol. Stella. And OMG how luscious are those cheeks? I wanna squeeze them. Congratulations Megan 🙂

  1536. Congrats to MeganI vote girl baby. I love the Irish name Aoife, pronounced ee-fa, which means beautiful, radiant, and joyful.

  1537. I think “boy” and for an unusual name why not name him “boy” too…

  1538. I 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.

  1541. It’s a boy! And how sweet he is! Congratulations!
    Personal favourites for names? Jonathan and/or Philip.

  1542. I’m guessing boy and my pick was Hayden, already suggested, but I still like it. Congrats.

  1543. What 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!

  1544. I’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)

  1545. I 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…

  1546. Ooh 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 😉

  1551. I think it’s a girl…and I suggest the name Naomi (in honor of the baby I delivered over 911 this morning).

  1553. A little girl named Signe (pronounced Sig-na)
    The family should know only pleasure

  1554. I 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!

  1555. I’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?

  1556. I 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.

  1557. Congratulations 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?

  1558. Congrats! 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).

  1562. Boy – 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!

  1563. I 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

  1564. Well, 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!

  1567. What a lovely child, congratulations to Megan and her family! I am guessing the child is a boy. How about Matthias?

  1568. My 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!

  1570. What a lovely new person, congratulations to the new mom and dad. I vote for a girl, and suggest Lana as a lovely name.

  1571. From the looks of megans lovely baby bump, its obvious he is a boy! Let’s name him tristan! God bless him, he’s beautiful!!!

  1572. I 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.

  1574. I think it’s a boy. And he should be called Owen, Or John Owen. In any case, Well Done!! A Beautiful Baby!

  1575. I think she is a girl… and I like the name Sorcha
    It’s Irish and it means Means “radiant” in Gaelic.
    She is beautiful!

  1576. my gut says “girl” and my first impression is ‘chubby bunny’ but that’s not really a human name…..so I vote for
    Meira-laurel

  1582. Being the worst Baby Gender Identifier in History, I will confidently declare this baby Girly Girl and name her Adelade.

  1583. I 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.

  1584. I think it is a girl. I am pregnant with a girl and we plan on naming her ‘Evie’. I also like the name Evelyn.

  1590. Such 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 🙂

  1591. 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.

  1592. I’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

  1593. What 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.

  1594. Boy. 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!

  1596. Hmm… 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)!

  1597. I 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. 🙂

  1600. Girl–Caitlin Elizabeth. A name I have always loved. Best wishes to Megan and her family!

  1601. 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.

  1602. I 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.

  1603. Stephanie, I forgot to tell you that both sweaters are beautiful! You do amazing work.

  1606. My 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.

  1607. What 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).

  1608. Welcome 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 🙂

  1609. 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. 🙂

  1610. Congratulations to Megan and her husband on a beautiful baby. My guess – a girl.
    Lorelei would make a lovely name.

  1614. I 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!

  1615. I 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.

  1619. I 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.

  1620. I 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!

  1622. I’ll guess a girl. My favourite girl’s name at the moment is Violet.

  1623. A 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.

  1624. Gotta 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.

  1627. I’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.

  1630. Carina– 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!!

  1631. Congratulations 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.

  1632. A Girl who will follow in her mama’s footsteps and love anything fiber named
    Shasta Star

  1633. Beautiful!! 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!

  1634. He is an adorable little boy baby.
    But either way I love the name Dylan.
    Dylan Marshall for a boy.
    Dylan Grace for a girl

  1636. Boy–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?

  1637. The 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!

  1639. I 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.

  1640. Wow 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.

  1643. 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.

  1644. 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)

  1645. I’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!!

  1649. I am saying a beautiful baby girl. How about Mina (long i sound) to go with the Baby Mine Sweater!
    Either way. congratulations!!!

  1652. I 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.

  1657. Looks like a boy to me (but who can tell at that age?), and I would suggest Isaac.

  1662. Boy. 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).

  1666. A boy! I think Kayden sounds celtic like the beautiful sweater looks….Congrats to the new mom!

  1669. That is a boy, I bet – name him my husband’s beautiful name – Julian! (since he was born in July and all).

  1671. Congratulations to Mwgan and I think it is a boy and Asher sounds good to me.

  1672. Congratulations on the sweet addition to your family! I think Mitch would be a great name for your little guy.

  1673. I 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.

  1674. Congrads 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!

  1675. I 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? 🙂

  1677. 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!

  1678. I’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!

  1680. I 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.

  1681. As 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!

  1683. Gorgeous sweaters and of course the baby is too. Millie for the girl I see. Love the locks. May sleep be with you, Eileen

  1684. I think it is a boy, but then again, everyone thought I was a boy at the beginning, even in pink ruffles…

  1685. Gorgeous sweaters and of course the baby is too. Millie for the girl I see. Love the locks. May sleep be with you, Eileen

  1687. I 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!)?

  1688. It 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.

  1691. Holy 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.

  1694. The 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.

  1699. Even 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).

  1703. Your 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.

  1704. 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!

  1707. I love both sweaters on this beautiful bundle. Based dark hair I’d like to suggest the name Raven. It’s gender neutral 🙂

  1709. Gorgeous 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!!

  1710. Girl? 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!

  1712. A 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.

  1714. I’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!

  1715. Girl. . .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.

  1716. Oh 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!

  1718. It’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!

  1720. – 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!!

  1724. Posted on previous post.
    We all love babies, boys or girls, names Pearl and Mitch.
    Hope you had fun reading 1600+ entries,

  1726. The 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.

  1727. I 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.

  1728. This baby looks like a boy, and he looks like a Colm (Colin spelt the Irish way).

  1729. I’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.

  1733. I don’t know about the sex, but I love the name Carlin. Works for either sex too. 🙂

  1736. Congratulations, 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.

  1737. Boy 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).

  1738. It’s a boy… Name him Levi. Familiar yet unusual. My son is named Levi and Matthew McConnhey just named his new son Levi.

  1742. Aww, so cute, congrats to mum, can’t wait until mine arrives! I reckon it’s a little girl, how about Matilda?

  1744. That’s a girl baby! My girls’ names are rather unusual – Ainsley (although since the West Wing it’s become more popular) and Andra. Congrats!!

  1745. It 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

  1747. Girl….Nora. In over 30 years of teaching, only one Nora. Beautiful name for a beautiful baby!!!

  1748. Sorry 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…

  1752. Hey 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.

  1754. OK, 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.

  1755. I’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. 🙂

  1757. With 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!

  1758. A boy is my guess and I have loved the name Anthony Michael since I was a little girl.

  1759. Almost forgot to add the names of my children, which I think are bang-up fantastic: Flora Jane and Oliver Charles.

  1760. My 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.

  1761. I say a girl – my first born looked a lot like this and she was (still is) a girl. Lyra?

  1764. My 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!

  1770. Looks like a baby girl to me. She’s so beautiful! How about the name Eileen? It means “light”.

  1773. A 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.

  1774. Girl…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!

  1775. The 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!

  1776. I 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

  1781. Looks 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

  1782. 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.

  1786. I’m thinking it’s a boy.
    Names could be Caelan or Tobin – I’m biased, they’re my sons’ names.

  1790. Boy. 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.”

  1791. 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.

  1794. I think it’s a boy! And I have several boys’ names that I like: Sebastian, Tobias (Toby for short), Elliot, or Emmett.

  1796. First post, HAD to have my guess…It’s a BOY and a genderless name Patterson comes to mind! Elaboration of “Pat”…!!!

  1802. What 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!!!

  1805. I think he is a boy child, and I suggest the name Nathaniel. I have a weakness for old-fashioned, New England-y names.

  1807. My guess if for a boy. I like the name Griffon. If I’m wrong, I like the name Mirin for a girl. Congratulations Megan!

  1811. Boy, and I’m voting to bring back an older name, or one of the ones that’s been taken by the girls, like Ashleigh.

  1812. I 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!

  1815. Saw 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.

  1817. OK, 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!

  1819. I 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!

  1820. Conga 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.

  1823. Warm 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……..

  1824. 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

  1825. I think it’s a boy but a precious either way. Gabriel came to mind and I seem not to have been the only one.

  1826. how about a baby girl? I say Marie or Maria. I’ve known a couple of them, and they were the sweetest people I knew.

  1828. This is a little girl! has to be….look how she models those great handknits.
    Name her Ceridwen, my favorite name….

  1829. My daughter has said that she liked Clementine Jane for a girl and that was before Ethan Hawke used it.

  1833. Regardless 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.

  1836. I think it’s a boy — Seabourne. But just in case it’s a girl — Azadriel. Congrats and love!!! 🙂

  1837. I’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.

  1839. A boy. How about Ryan Sean?
    My Freaky Consort also thought for certain that the baby is a boy, and he suggested the name Zero.

  1840. 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.

  1841. It 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!

  1842. 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.

  1843. Fraternal twins, duh! One boy and one girl! A boy named Marcellus and a girl named Naomi, of course. :p

  1844. What 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.”

  1846. A girl? Eowyn –pronounced a-o-win. My friend has a granddaughter with this name and I think it’s beautiful!

  1847. A 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!

  1849. Oh 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.

  1850. Hmm… 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.

  1858. It’s a Girl!!! I think she looks like a Adrianna.
    Look at all that hair! All my babies were nearly bald!

  1859. 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!

  1861. Congratulations!
    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.

  1862. Boy-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!

  1863. I 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!)

  1864. I’m going to go with a girl named Nimue (pronounced Nim-oo-way.) Congrats and wishes of happiness all around!

  1867. 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!!!

  1873. Hmmm. I’m going to guess boy. Not sure how unusual it is, but how about Edmund for the name.
    Congratulations to Megan and family!

  1875. Darragh…b0y…just moved to Dublin and 8 out of 10 boys here are named Darragh – (8 out of 10 moms can’t be wrong)

  1876. It’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

  1879. It’s a boy!
    Ruairidh Aonghas (pronounced Rooray Angus)
    Congratulations on a beautiful baby

  1886. Boy, definitely boy. Name – Andrew Elliot.
    Although, I like Cindy M’s answer too. – Megan & Morgan. Cute.
    Still, Andrew is such a dignified Name.

  1888. It’s definitely a boy. He already has a “boy” face. His name is Patrick Nicholas. Congratulations, Megan! He’s gorgeous!

  1889. Ok, I’ll venture into this discussion. I think it’s a boy.
    Names: Devin, or Reid.
    MaryB

  1890. A beautiful Boy, what about Taren, it’s Welsh meaning Thunder… what a great idea for a boy. Beautiful Baby and sweater’s congratulations!!

  1893. It’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).

  1897. Oh, 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).

  1903. What 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!!!!!

  1904. I 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. 🙂

  1905. 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….

  1906. It’s a….girl! (I hope) How about Dara for a name?
    He or she looks so adorable in the sweaters you made.

  1908. Pass 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.

  1916. Oh, 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.

  1920. Congratulations 🙂 What a beautiful baby!
    I think it’s a girl. I like the name Ariela. Its of a Hebrew origin, meaning Lioness of God.

  1923. I am guessing it is a girl and I suggest Shoshana.
    Congratulations to the new mommy and baby whatever the gender….they are special.

  1925. It thinks it’s a boy, and he looks like a Shane, though that name could go for either gender.

  1926. Damn-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.

  1928. I’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.

  1929. Girl? I like the name Geehee, or Chihee. It’s a Korean name and I don’t know its meaning, but it sounds like laughter.

  1930. Girl…Aine (pronounced Awn-ya). You could use an alternate spelling like Anya, but we went with the traditional for our little girl.

  1931. Baby – 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.

  1932. I 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 🙂

  1933. My 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!

  1934. I am going to say that is a little boy!
    His name should be… Holden. (shout out to catcher in the rye!)

  1935. My daughter Meaghan and I agree that baby looks like a girl. How about Lydia Rose?
    Congratulations Megan!

  1937. I’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!

  1941. Congratulations.
    healthy is the most important part!
    a sweet little boy named Jasper?

  1942. 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?

  1943. Like 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?

  1944. What a sweet baby and I think she is a girl. Congratulations Megan. She looks like her name should be Bethany

  1949. He 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?

  1950. OH! 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!

  1951. He 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?

  1952. But…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.

  1953. I think he’s a boy. His name should be Ciaran, the little dark-haired cutie.

  1957. After 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!!!!

  1958. Girl: Ivy
    Boy: Emory (my son’s name).
    I think it’s a boy, despite the fabulous head of hair. LOVE the fat cheeks (squeeze!)

  1959. Wow…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!

  1960. Beautiful Baby, lovely sweaters. I think he’s a boy; how about Randolph?
    (This was posted before but don’t see that it came through)

  1962. I’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.

  1964. Me thinks a boy! How about Mitchell Graham or Jackson Quinn. He looks big enough to handle a big name.

  1965. Girl!
    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”

  1968. Genieve (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.

  1970. oh 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?

  1971. I’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).

  1973. I think this cutie is a boy!! What about Wickliffe (Wick for short) or McKenna or MacKenna (Mack,Mac for short.)

  1974. Must 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

  1978. 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 🙂

  1979. Gender? 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!

  1981. I’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”.

  1982. Congratulations! 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.

  1983. Hello, 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!

  1984. 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!

  1985. This beautiful boy could take well to the name Oliver! And many congratulations to Megan.

  1986. Boy. 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.

  1987. Dear, sweet, healthy baby girl! Welcome home, (not-so-)little-one! Fiona….. or Miread…… or Sioban.

  1988. 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.

  1991. She’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!

  1995. I 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.

  1996. I’m guessing a boy. I like Conner Michael for a name. Whatever the gender, he/she is a beautiful new little human being.

  1997. I say Boy! How about Jasper? It’s a middle name in my family.
    Either way, beautiful, and best wishes to the new family.

  1998. I 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.

  1999. Such a handsome boy, that last photo made me think of the name Angus. With him flexing his muscles.

  2000. I 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.

  2006. Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl! I think you should name her Delilah.

  2009. Hard 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!)

  2010. Congratulations on your new bouncing baby boy! If you need a name suggestion, how about Erik?

  2013. Okay, 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.

  2022. It’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.

  2025. I vote girl and think she should appropriately be named (or middle named) Pearl or Purl.
    L in NJ

  2027. 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….

  2029. Congratulations!!!!! 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

  2033. Must 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!

  2035. I believe it’s a girl and her name should be Arwen (like the beautiful elf in Lord of the Rings).

  2037. I think it’s a boy. And am completely stumped for names. I have always liked Alexander. baby’s very cute whatever it’s called!

  2041. Girl. As someone with a so-deceptively-simply-it’s-unusual-name, how about Jane?

  2042. I’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!

  2045. I 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.

  2047. My 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.

  2050. It 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.)

  2051. I 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.

  2052. Congrats 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!

  2053. 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.)

  2054. While 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.

  2055. Girl – Hypatia.
    Not familiar with who Hypatia was???? Check yer history….
    SHe’s gorgeous…..

  2056. I’m going to go for girl. And I love the name Ngaire (pronouced Ny-ree) 🙂

  2059. That sure looks like a boy baby to me! I would call him Riordan Patrick.

  2061. Hmmmm… Looks like a little boy to me. My boyfriend says “Octavian” is a good name (watch a little too much ROME)… I say “Alecto”.

  2062. I 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.

  2063. Boys are wonderful. I have two. Neither one named Keegan, but a cool name anyway.

  2066. Oh, 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!!

  2069. Congratulations, 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.

  2071. My 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.

  2075. The baby looks boy-ish to me. I wouldn’t even dream of trying to find a name without knowing the parents!

  2080. A boy. I think Thayne is lovely and unusual. My first thought, though, was—1,962 comments????

  2081. congrats 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?

  2082. Boy 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

  2084. My 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!

  2086. 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!

  2088. BOY oh boy! What about Jayne (after my favorite Firefly character) – This li’l dumplin’ could handle it!

  2090. My husband and I agree that the baby is a boy. I am fond of Elliot.
    Congrats on your beautiful baby.

  2092. I 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.

  2095. Clearly 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!

  2096. SHE looks best in blue, altho’ quite lovely in HER pink sweater. Name possibilities include, Caliope, Nora,
    Amelie, or Fifi…

  2097. She’s a Chloe, even though methinks she likes the blue sweater better.

  2098. I 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.

  2100. Most definitely a boy…. could, I suppose, be a girl who looks amazing in blue, but I’m sticking with boy. Connor.

  2102. I 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!

  2104. I think she’s a girl. I love the name Rowan. Not for the company. It’s just pretty. 🙂

  2106. I 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

  2107. Hard to tell at this point, but I’ll go with bouncing baby boy, and thy name shall be Griffin.

  2110. Girl or boy….hard to say when they’re so wee and cute, but I’m going to say boy.
    Namewise, I suggest Loren.

  2112. I’m guessing baby boy. The name: Cullen
    Gorgeous baby–mine are all baldies!

  2113. 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.

  2115. The baby is SO a girl. Shouldn’t her name be Pearl? I really like Penelope and call her Pipi or something.

  2116. Since 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.

  2118. What a sweet baby! I am voting for girl! I think Colleen would be a great name to complement Megan’s name!

  2119. I’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.

  2120. I 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?

  2122. Boy (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.

  2124. guessing a girl… potential name – Zehava – it’s our daughter’s middle name and we love it!

  2126. I think it’s a boy! Very cute! Logan is my pick. Congratulations to Megan & her husband!

  2130. 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.

  2132. Well, 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).

  2135. It’s impossible to tell – but I’ll guess a boy, and suggest the name Sholto.

  2136. That 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.

  2137. A beautiful baby anyway you look at it!!! I think it’s a boy and should be named Parker.

  2138. My 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.)

  2141. I think she is a girl and her name is Paisley (city in Scotland…of or having an elaborate, colorful pattern of intricate, curved figures..

  2144. Based 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.

  2146. 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.

  2148. Love the blue sweater best. He looks like Sjore(rhymes with score) to me. Best wishes.

  2149. Beautiful 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

  2150. I 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!

  2151. 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!

  2153. As much as I thought the lovely child was a girl, seeing him in the blue sweater totally gave it away.
    Call him Zachary!

  2157. 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!

  2160. I just commented and I guessed girl, but I like the name Jude too and I didn’t see it mentioned elsewhere.

  2164. Well, 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.

  2166. 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

  2174. I 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….

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