diff --git a/data/empathy.desktop.in.in b/data/empathy.desktop.in.in
index c22206b..852158a 100644
--- a/data/empathy.desktop.in.in
+++ b/data/empathy.desktop.in.in
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 [Desktop Entry]
 Version=1.0
-_Name=Empathy IM Client
+_Name = Empathy
+_GenericName = IM Client
 _Comment=Send and receive messages
 Exec=empathy
 Icon=empathy
