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So, DH is in love with the name Jack...

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rarebreed · 07/09/2011 09:49

Baby being born 2 weeks today by ELCS, we have found boys names so difficult, already have a 3yo DD called Holly.

Other names on the list were Alex (will probably use Alexander as middle name) Theo, Danny and erm..thats it. Hmm

DH has now fallen in love with the name Jack, and i do like it but it is soooo popular and i was one of 10 Laura's at school and known by my initial so that puts me off a bit. DH says it doesn't matter really and i am overthinking it.

What do you think?

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mopsyflopsy · 07/09/2011 12:15

"Don't pick a name just cause it's "different""

But the whole point of naming someone/something is to IDENTIFY him/her so the more different the name, the better job it does at identifying him/her.

Leanbh2011 · 07/09/2011 12:12

If you love it, go for it. Don't pick a name just cause it's "different"

mopsyflopsy · 07/09/2011 12:07

I honestly wouldn't name a child Jack Taylor - it has got to be one THE most widely used name as he grows us. Dull and possibly annoying for him imo. Sonny and Asher are more interesting and go well with Taylor imo.

Catsycat · 07/09/2011 12:03

Frankly, I think you should retain all rights of veto, and have the casting vote if it comes down to it. Use the ELCS as leverage if you have to.... Grin

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rarebreed · 07/09/2011 11:58

I wish i could persuade DH with Sonny, i love it, but he insists it is a dogs name. He laughed when i suggested Levi and looked Hmm when i suggested Asher and Kelly.

There is part of me that is hoping i can push him to use one of those names while he is emotional straight after the birth Blush

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puddingbasin · 07/09/2011 11:58

Despite it being the most popular boys name for years I only know one child called Jack. I like it.

Catsycat · 07/09/2011 11:57

I'm also in the midlands, and there are loads of Jacks.

I am loving Warwick though! I have fantasised about using it if we ever have a boy, but DH might veto it - any future children will be born at Warwick hospital (which is a lovely hospital BTW), and me and DH both went to Warwick university... Other boys names I like (and TBH there aren't many - glad I had DDs or it would have taken weeks to name them!!!) are Zeke and Xavier (shameful Aussie soap habit, I know, I know!!!!! Blush).

I think Theo is nice, I don't know any round here, though there are a couple of girls called Thea. Wouldn't say their parents are from the "Greggs" crowd as someone called it earlier (LOL at that!!!).

tammytoby · 07/09/2011 11:55

Actually of all your suggestions, Sonny, Levi, Asher and Kelly are the best ones imo - cool, well known but not overused.

Also, you have quite a popular surname (Taylor) that I'd definatly avoid a very popular (i.e. top 10 or 20) name because he will likely have the excact same name as many others. Very annoying when it comes to email, facebook, or even for business connections later on in life.

CaptainNancy · 07/09/2011 11:48

We are midlands, and every other boy is named Jack, so I understand your misgivings.
We do know a little Sonny- it's really lovely and suits him down to the ground.
Leon is nice too.
I really like Warwick (as a name, not the town I mean...)

Kester?
Duncan
Evan
James (Jamie)
Jago

tammytoby · 07/09/2011 11:37

It's too overused to do it's job properly, ie identify a person. You might as well call him 'boy'. I don't know a single Jack who is known as Jack - they are all Jack P, Jack H, Big Jack, Fat Jack, Blonde Jack, Smelly Jack etc., or a nn based on their surname.

I agree with this 100% percent. We name a person to IDENTIFY him/her and if that name is already used by thousands of others it really doesn't do a good job at indentifying him.

If you have a look outsisde of the top 100 or so you'll find lots of lovely classic names that aren't already used by lots and lots of others. Perhaps you'll find a name you love equally (or more Smile)?

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rarebreed · 07/09/2011 11:20

in the area where i live my kids will be surrounded by Logan/Kayden/Evie-Mai/Gracie etc.

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rarebreed · 07/09/2011 11:18

hmmm am def not an 'OK' reader.

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pommedechocolat · 07/09/2011 11:18

I was totally in love with a boy named Warwick in my pre teen days. I like it!

Unusual without being weird.

I also have a thing about Lochlan but possibly better with a Scottish connection.

Theas18 · 07/09/2011 11:15

Just to say your name list is all pretty popular so the jack situation is likely to occur,,, (Charlie Alex Daniel bobby etc are all very popular hearabouts in a certain social group and would label you as part of that group- the "ok" magazine celeb followers )

DessieLou · 07/09/2011 11:10

Hmmm...Quite like warwick. I agree that Michael won't date but he won't be one of many. Michael Alexander has a good ring to it....thats my choice for you!

mumatron · 07/09/2011 11:07

I have a jack and I've only ever met one other. Ds is the only jack in his school.

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rarebreed · 07/09/2011 11:03

DH has suggested Warwick..?????

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rarebreed · 07/09/2011 11:02

i wanted to name him after Kelly Slater here

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wigglesrock · 07/09/2011 11:00

I like Jesse too.

glittershoes · 07/09/2011 10:58

I LOVE Kelly for a boy although I do understand I am in the minority. My DH also vetoed!

Lexiejack · 07/09/2011 10:56

I have a jack and he's the only one at nursery and toddler groups. Know 5 kaydens though!!!

Papyrus · 07/09/2011 10:51

What about Dylan?

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rarebreed · 07/09/2011 10:46

I like Surfy names i suggested Jesse but DH says too girly. Other names that were also vetoed (a lot of you will think with very good reason) Sonny, Levi, Asher, Kelly. I know they aren't everyones cup of tea but this is why i am finding names like Jack/Harry a bit boring. Smile

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belgo · 07/09/2011 10:46

What about Marco?

I don 't think Michael dates very much.

Bumpsadaisie · 07/09/2011 10:45

FWIW I have never met a Jack! Have loads of friends/acquaintances with baby boys and older school aged boys, and nerry a Jack amongst them ...