Jacob Edward?

[AFox]

Trying to decide on name for DC2 due in October. Surname is Fox. What do you think of Jacob Edward?

[billybeau]

Aren't they both characters on twilight?

[susiedaisy]

Um neither they are both twi characters

[RooibosWithMilk]

I think it's a very good name. (I have never read/watched Twilight). His initials would spell Jef...

[AFox]

Ok I've not seen Twilight so not aware of that fact. Thanks

[fluffywhitekittens]

I like them both and would have used them both but didn't, mainly because of the Twilight connection. Although only one person actually commented about that when I told people it was an option.
I think if you really like them both then use them :)

[AFox]

Thanks RoolbosWithMilk
I thought initials of Jef would be quite cute as an alternative nn

[AFox]

Any alternative names to go with Jacob (Quite keen on Jacob atm)

[Herrena]

Yes, Bella in Twilight wanted to call her little (hypothetical) boy Edward Jacob (thus ruining those names for the rest of us).

Add in the fact that Jacob is also a 'Wolf' and you'd be setting your DS up for a life of mockery - please don't!

[AFox]

Why do all the good names get ruined?

[AFox]

How about Caleb as a first name?

[Allthesanityinme]

Saw it and immediately thought twilight even though I haven't seen/read it

[Allthesanityinme]

Caleb Edward is a lovely name

[ArielThePiraticalMermaid]

I like Jacob. If none of us ever named our children because of characters in books and films, there wouldn't be many names left would there? I love the name Lara but have been told Lara is out because of bloody Lara bloody Croft

[maclover]

We have a Jacob and have never had any one mention Twilight to us (have never watched or read either) and has certainly not suffered from any mockery. We love the name and it suits DS. If you love the name, go with it - you will know that you made the choice because you liked it, rather than because of some spurious link to a passing trend.

[maclover]

Doh - *he has not suffered

Ariel - agree completely. DS was friend with a Lara at nursery. We never made the link to Ms Croft!!

[AFox]

Thanks everyone

[AFox]

DS1 is Noah, I think it goes nicely with Jacob. Jacob is still top of the list for me atm. Caleb, Oliver, Lucas and Joel are also in the list.

[Clary]

I know lots of Jacobs and not aware that any have had a Twilight issue. Go for it if you like it!

[AFox]

But perhaps I'll avoid Jacob Edward as two twilight linked names might be pushing it.

[AFox]

Jacob Elliot

[Herrena]

Yes, that's what I meant; Jacob and Edward together might be out but individually they are both perfectly fine names.

Jacob Elliot has a nice ring to it :)

[Stellan]

I don't think anyone means to suggest that either Jacob or Edward is an unusable name because of Twilight.

However, Jacob Edward is probably unusable because of Twilight (i.e. because they are two of the main characters in a very well-known franchise).

Really liking the suggestion of Caleb.

[babyblabber]

Our DS is Noah too and although Jacob is the only name we both agreed we liked, we've ruled it out. Just think it's too much of a biblical/old testament theme or something and having tested it on a few people, that's the general reaction.

Have agreed though if we are lucky enough to have 3 and the 3rd is a boy he will be Jacob coz then it'll be Noah, X and Jacob.

[Positiveplus]

I know of a 2 month old Jacob Daniel which I think is lovely!

I wouldnt let something like Twilight change your mind on a name - your son will be around longer than the hype around the Twilight books / films will.

Of the others you list:
Oliver - not keen and way too popular
Lucas - nice enough
Caleb - like
Joel - love!

[thegreylady]

A bit too easy to make Jedward although I love both Jacob ans Edward :-)