Today I met a grown man called Jade.....

[DrNortherner]

He is in his late 30's and HATES his name. He got picked on at school, and now, people always expect to meet a young woman, and get a shock when he turns up.

Just thought I'd mention it in case anyone is considering this name....

[Sidge]

I called a patient in called Stacey (first name) once and have to admit to being really surprised to see a man walk in.

[Greensleeves]

I like Jade for a boy/man

lots of names are unisex but more common for one gender in certain places/times

Jude for example

[HecatesTwopenceworth]

I'm sure I knew a bloke called Jade when I was at college.

Yes. I did. I just called my sister and she confirmed it.

Maybe it's the same bloke He's the right age.

Ask him if he went to clowne college!!

That's a college in Clowne. Not clown college

[DrNortherner]

Did his surname begin with an H?

[HecatesTwopenceworth]

No idea. hang on, will ask my sister and see if she remembers.

[HecatesTwopenceworth]

No. She says she doesn't think she ever knew it.

He was chunky - solid. not fat. Stocky. Long mousy hair on top with shaved underneath.

Although I suspect he would have changed quite a bit!!

It's just it's quite an unusual name for a man, he's the right age, your location is quite close...

[Crackopenthebaileys]

I have heard of it, but only once...
www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/270614/jade-jones-i-m-not-marrying-emma-bunton/1/

I would still be surprised to see a guy walk in though!

[Scorpette]

I went out with a guy called Jade when I was 17-18! And he would be about 37 now, but his surname begins with a C. His parents went on honeymoon to a place called 'Jade Cottage' and his mum got pg there, which is why they named him that (quite sweet really).

[MamaLazarou]

If Jade hates his name so much, why doesn't he change it?

[notsoteenagemum]

I know a man who is 54 and loathes his name but won't change it out of respect for his Mum and Dad MamaLazarou.

[sassy]

Isn't Emma Bunton's chap called Jade?

Okay, I think, though I wouldn't choose it. For a boy or a girl, in fact.