Comments for the name Genesis

It was also an ancient Greek name, from "Genesios", an epithet of the god Apollon.

The rise of this name in popularity is a sad reflection of fundamentalist Christianity taking over America. No doubt parents are giving their children this perfectly ridiculous name to be spiteful toward scientific progress.

I think this is a great name as it means "birth" and the beginning/start of something new. Sadly, there are those (IMO igonorant people) who feel that it is ridiculous for people to name their children names that are connected to their own religious beliefs!

I have really begun to like this name! I love the sound it makes when it is said, and I like the look of it on paper. The sudden popularity of "Genesis" is, in my opinion, wonderful! Not only do I love the name, but I am glad for the name being religiously motivated (if you know what I mean). Dear anonymous user: Religion does not hinder scientific progress. And this name doeas not necessarily mean that people are becoming more religously aware, sad to say. Names catch on for whatever reason. And this name is a good one.

This is my niece's name and ironically I think "Las Vegas stripper" when I hear it.

Have to say that this name is OK, because I first thought that this name was completely made up like Nevaeh, but then I began to like it because my four year old sister REALLY wants another sibling, and if things go her way, she plans on nameing the baby Genesis, boy or gril! That's good cause everone in my family likes it!

This sounds like a weird name for a person. I mean, it's the first book in the Bible! Plus it means 'birth' or 'beginning', so it's a weird meaning for a person's name, too.

By the way, Anonymous User 11/27/2005, True Religion supports scientific progress.

I like the meaning, and the fact that it is related to my religion. I like Genesis for a boy or girl.

I didn't like this name for a person at first, but now that I think about it I really do like it. It sounds like an intelligent girl, maybe the first born. It should only be used if the child will know its significance.

I really don't like this name. At least call your child Genny if you name her this.

If people name their child Genesis, are there any children named Deuteronomy? Or Exodus?

That would just be ridiculous. *shakes head*. On another note, I do love this name. I am planning on naming my next child this. My husband and I are both very religious, but have sadly run out of Biblical names that we like and won't be made fun of. Genesis would be a good fit into our family.

Isn't there a band called Genesis with Phil Collins?

I'm all for creativity in names, but this is pushing it a little.

Not only does the 'name' Genesis sound stupid, but it also reminds me of genitals.

I, for one, love this name. Who cares if it's the name of a book in the bible or rising in popularity? It's a cute name for a cute little girl, I think.

This name reminds me of the "Jena Six" case in Jena, Louisiana. But, this website has a lot of Caucasians so no one probably knows what I'm talking about.

It is ignorant to say that since this site is mostly frequented by Caucasians, then nobody has ever heard of the Jena Six. How do you know that most of the users on this site are Caucasian? Talk about prejudice.

Furthermore, I know lots of Hispanic Catholics who use this name. In fact, I think of this as more of a Hispanic import, so to the person who said that this name is proof of an Evangelical take over, I think that that was a bit of a sweeping generalization.

I think this name sounds terrible. It reminds me of a stripper's name. "Welcome to the center pole Genesis!" On a more serious note, some things just shouldn't be names. If a biblical name is wanted, try something like Ruth. And for the above poster, who said something along the lines of it's cute for a little girl, just remember, the child will grow up and who is going to take a grown woman or elderly woman named Genesis seriously.

It boggles the mind that there are people so naive that they say, with a straight face, that they ''just like the sound'' of this name. Look, this is a book in the Bible, it's the story of the creation of the world in the Bible, and EVERYONE that knows anything about Christianity knows that. The name will immediately bring that story to mind, and people will assume you picked it for your child as a statement of your faith. It doesn't make you sound very, ahem, scientifically literate, and that goes for your child, who will be assumed to come from a family of fundamentalist wackos.

I think that it is weird as a first name.

This is my name. I am now 17 and I am happy my parents named me this because you don't hear this name that often and my friends love it and think it's very pretty.

Well first of all that is my name. I am currently 16. And for all you who said that parents pick this name based on their religion, it is not true. My parents chose this name because they liked it not because of religion. My friends all like it too.

I really hate this name. I hate religion and most Biblical names (there are a meager few, but this one is not included in that meager few). Even if I were a blunt, conservative, fundamentalist Christian, I think that I'd choose a namesake for my child that isn't a book, but an actual character.

On another note, the first image that comes to my mind when I hear this word (or name) is Sonic the Hedgehog and that old Sega video gaming console which shares this name.

Sure, it means "birth", but I really don't think that "Genesis" works on any level; it's pretentious, overtly religious in tone (which makes me uncomfortable about it as a name), overbearing and gives unrealistic pressure to the bearer (what if the girl is ostracized because people will think that her family is a bunch of lunatic religious fundamentalists?). And what will we name our children next? Deuteronomy? Exodus? Leviticus? Qur'an? Salat? Zakaat? Shahadah? Ramadan? Veda? Brahmana? Torah? Talmud? Kabbalah? What next?

I think this name is a very beautiful, unique name for a girl that happens to be the firstborn baby to a couple; its meaning of birth, creation, and beginning perfectly fits that situation.

Well I think that Genesis is a beautiful name & even consider using it if I have a girl. And for those of you who say that everyone will assume that someone with this name comes from a family of religious freaks or whatever you think, that is just silly. And assuming something about a person based on their name is shallow and stupid. I don't think I've ever thought anything more of someone just by hearing their name other than "that's a pretty name" or "I've never really heard that one before" or "ewww, what were your parents thinking". Oh, and by the way I am not religious at all, so that blows the whole religious freak fam preconception (in my case anyway).

While I'm all for original names, this one is just way too out there for me. Not only is it ugly, it leaves a bad impression on people when they hear it. People will just assume that this poor child comes from some extreme religious family, regardless of whether you are religious or not. Just remember that while you might like this name, your poor child is the one who has to live with it, at least until she’s old enough to change it. Why subject her to childhood teasing for nothing. Please don’t name your child this. It’s just awful.

I happen to like this name quite a bit--there are some pretty biblical names, like Genesis and Hannah. And then there are some really odd ones like Beulah and Puah.

Sadly, in the case of my stepsister, she knew a case where this name lead to an odd biblical name. She knew a couple who had twins, and they named the twins Genesis and Revelations. I kid you not.

So, if you like biblical/"Godly" names, more power to you. Just be careful.

Genesis makes me think cheesy 70s prog-rock band, it sounds like 'Jenny's sis' and it looks like 'Gene's sis'.
Also, the meanings aren't great. 'Birth' and 'beginning' seem more than a little redundant on a new-born baby, and really weird on an adult. Religious folks - if you want to choose a name from the Bible, try actually reading it, and you will find hundreds of long lists of actual names in it that are far nicer and more appropriate for a real person.

This is another name I'm surprised to find on the Top 1000. The only real person I can picture this name on is a fortune teller or astrologer or something. It sounds silly on someone who's not using it as a stage name, the type of name I wouldn't even use on a pet.

I actually knew someone with this name, and I thought it sounded weird. It just doesn't sound like a real name.

I agree with the poster who wrote that naming a child Genesis seems pretentious, and that the name itself seems overly religious in tone.
What is most bizarre is those who claim that they 'just like the name' and are not religiously motivated. Genesis = Bible = religious parents. This isn't an association you can shake off.

Personally, I like this name. I like the flow and the "s" at the end adds a bit of elegance. Whether or not you are Christian, I think this name and its meaning are both lovely. And to the person above who questioned the use of Books as names and mentioned Deuteronomy, I like that as a name, too. :)

I like it! But only in countries other than Greece. In Greece, this name is never used.

Doesn't sound pretty or feminine. Just nooo.

In my opinion I love this name! It's the best book of the bible you could use for a name! I only like it for a girl & I know a little girl named Genesis, and it fits her perfectly. This name has definitely grown on me=)

How can you not like this name? It's adorable!

One word: DUH.

If the first child is named Genesis will the last be named Revelations?

Wow, I can't believe it's in the US top 100! Finally, more unique names!

I'm not super-religious, but I do love this name. I think I'd use it on a character rather than a real person, personally, but if you want to name your child this, more power to you!

By far not the best name in the world, but I don't think it's the worst, either. I do think it's rather nice that the parents want a name with religious connections, but seriously, Genesis sounds incredibly immature and tacky, and I doubt she'll thank you for it in the future.

Genesis Rhapsodos is the name of the main antagonist in the video game Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core. He is a deserter and is obsessed with a poem called 'Loveless'.

Génesis Rodríguez (b. 1987 in Miami, Florida) is an American actress. She is absolutely gorgeous! She makes the name more attractive.

Ill just say I was absolutely shocked beyond belief that this is in the top 100 in the US. And not in a good way.

The only possible reason I can think for this name being popular is that the super-religious tend to procreate more, and have all decided to name their poor children the same name for some reason.