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DS due 7 weeks... Monty or Jesse?

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andypandypuddle · 02/08/2011 21:32

Just getting opinions.. I like both but love one and I wonder general consensus. I realise not to everyone's taste but more 'traditionally' chosen boy's names aren't for me ('traditionally' meaning more commonplace I guess, as of course, Jesse is very 'traditional' in a biblical sense..) Thanks in advance...

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EdithWeston · 02/08/2011 22:26

I think Monty is lovely!

Jesse would work in US, but absolutely not in UK. It really is a "pick on me" name here.

Slambang · 02/08/2011 22:24

Monty

PedigreeChump · 02/08/2011 22:23

Much prefer Monty with Montgomery on BC. I have female family called Jessie so for me it sounds really girly.

LaydeeC · 02/08/2011 22:18

it's a no brainer - Jesse every time
but I'm biased as I have a beautiful 14 yo one Grin
I really hate it when posters go one about it being 'girly'. We have never had a problem and no-one has insulted him, ever.

I have never regretted calling him Jesse - it's lovely!

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andypandypuddle · 02/08/2011 21:47

Hmm.. I think I'd take the Jesse insult :)

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LemonDifficult · 02/08/2011 21:45

Jesse, as in 'you great Jesse'? Hmmm. I think the poor mite may prefer Monty, as in 'Monty, you TERRIBLE CUNT'

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andypandypuddle · 02/08/2011 21:43

Honesty is fine :).. that's why I'm here.. Monty is a late runner and it is Jesse that I have always loved. I realise it has drawbacks in terms of being possibly feminine sounding (but only seems to be in this country as sooo popular in the States) but it's origins are definitely masculine and the biblical meaning is important to me.. but always useful to canvas opinion from the masses!

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Chipotle · 02/08/2011 21:38

I hope I'm not too honest here but... I know 3 Montys and they're all dogs. Blush
Jesse is best IMO.

MirandaGoshawk · 02/08/2011 21:36

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MirandaGoshawk · 02/08/2011 21:36

I like them both, however they both have drawbacks - Monty sounds like a pet's name, and also would you go for the long name on the birth cert - Montgomery/Montmorency?

Jesse is, as you say, a good, solid name but it does sound like the (more usual) female version, Jessie.

But whichever you choose, people will get used to it.

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andypandypuddle · 02/08/2011 21:35

Thanks Sophies...

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Sophiesmummie · 02/08/2011 21:34

Monty with Montgomery on birth certificate.