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Is this an unusual name?

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iseewhatyoumean · 16/01/2012 00:16

Is Jasper a fairly mainstream name and what are your thoughts? How many Jaspers do you know? We are looking for a name that is known and not too unusual but at the same time, not overly common. Any opinions welcome. Ta.

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greenmoo · 17/01/2012 14:39

Check out the names of all the babies born in 2010 here: www.ons.gov.uk/ons/publications/re-reference-tables.html?edition=tcm%3A77-225089

It will tell you how many Jaspers there were and how Jasper ranks compared to other names.

Florin · 16/01/2012 19:28

I love it, if our baby is a boy it will be called Jasper (finding out sex on Wednesday). We know one Jasper who is about 70. We heard his name being called when I was about 8 weeks pregnant and dh and I just looked at each other and knew it was the name. It's unusual as in you don't know many but it's a normal sort of name if you know what I mean and easy to spell.

missimills · 16/01/2012 19:11

I know 2 Jaspers. 4 and 34!

Littlecherublegs · 16/01/2012 18:26

Not a fan of Jasper at all, sorry! Just find it a bit... wet.
Maybe thats because the 1 adult I know called Jasper is a bit of a wet lettuce; really scrawny, not very masculine, no 'umph' about him (and wears an earring, oddly?!)

Also, we used to have a budgie called Jasper.

thisisyesterday · 16/01/2012 18:00

i know 2 baby Jaspers.
it's not a name I particularly like tbh, but I think it's becoming more popular

ReneeVivien · 16/01/2012 17:53

I know one 7yo.

Nellabutterfly · 16/01/2012 17:47

I know a (very) little Jasper, the son of a friend, otherwise I'd consider using it myself. Mostly associate it with Jasper Fforde, author of the excellent Thursday Next books? Like it a lot.

Ihatepeas · 16/01/2012 17:42

I know one grown up jasper in his 40s ( a lawyer) no little jaspers. I lke it, unusual but not silly.

whoknowsme · 16/01/2012 15:44

Wow, what a great name.

Wish I had thought of it for one of mine !

Stuff "Is it unusual ?" though.

2 TESTS FOR A BOYS NAME....

A) Do you like it

B) Do you think you could snog a Jasper, if so you are not blighting his future prospects with the use of a name.

Bicnod · 16/01/2012 15:32

I think it's a lovely name but couldn't use it as it's what we used to call wasps when I was at school Hmm

TheParanoidAndroid · 16/01/2012 15:29

dog name

TimothyClaypoleLover · 16/01/2012 15:28

I know 3 small jaspers, one adult jaspers and 2 dog jaspers!

littlepie · 16/01/2012 15:26

It was our cat's name. Sadly this rules it out of being DC name but I do like it. (He was a great cat-very wise).

missmiss · 16/01/2012 11:40

I know a few small Jasperd. It's a great name!

ValarMorghulis · 16/01/2012 11:24

think it is likely to make a resurgence since the Twilight books/films

Figgyrolls · 16/01/2012 11:23

I know two adult ones, 1 is academic and gentle whilst being very good looking and a lot of fun, the other is a big beefy fellow who is sporty and drinky and a lot of fun. Love the name.

higgle · 16/01/2012 11:20

I know lots of dogs called Jasper but no people! I'm afraid my views of the name are somewhat coloured by one smelly and grumpy cocker spaniel.

guinealady · 16/01/2012 11:19

I've only known, or known of, Jaspers who had four legs and a waggy tail. Not sure I've ever met a human one...it is a rather nice name, though.

3boysgirlontheway · 16/01/2012 11:15

I know of one, but, don't know him personally. It is a lovely name, unusual without being wacky!

Jakeyblueblue · 16/01/2012 09:56

My dh wanted to call DS jasper but I didnt really like it. It has since grown on me though and I might consider it if I ever have another boy!

SoFarWeAreEqual · 16/01/2012 09:49

I know one boy called Jasper - he is seven. I agree with NoMoreMarbles - it's unusual but not in a bizarre celeb sort of way. I think it is really cute.

AntsMarching · 16/01/2012 09:09

Jasper was my grandfather's name, but everyone called him Jack. Only one I've ever known.

mrswoodentop · 16/01/2012 09:05

I know one adult Jasper who is a doctor,but have to say I know St least three cats called Jasper

nooka · 16/01/2012 01:46

There is one in Twilight which might bump the popularity, but not as much as Jacob/Edward/Bella.

theverysuccessfulone · 16/01/2012 01:43

know one under 2yo. I've a feeling it will be popular soon