diff --git a/data/gramps.desktop.in b/data/gramps.desktop.in
index 1c0d334a0..6b4bfa561 100644
--- a/data/gramps.desktop.in
+++ b/data/gramps.desktop.in
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 [Desktop Entry]
-_Name=Gramps Genealogy System
+_Name=Gramps
+_GenericName=Genealogy System
 _Comment=Manage genealogical information, perform genealogical research and analysis
 Icon=gramps
 Terminal=false