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Jackson or Jaxon??

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Highlystrungmum · 27/02/2014 08:34

We have decided our baby will be called this if its a boy but can't decide how to spell it. Any thoughts?

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Kri5ty · 27/02/2014 21:24

We were going for Jax originally, but everyone Itold thought I said Jack.

If you're not naming him jaxon (to be called jax); I'd go for Jackson

FabBakerGirl · 27/02/2014 20:39

If you say both as they are spelt they are 2 different names anyway so definitely trying too hard if you want Jaxon to sound like Jackson.

BorisJohnsonsHair · 27/02/2014 20:38

Jackson.

LeslieKnope · 27/02/2014 20:36

Doh!

Ooh how exciting - good luck!

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Highlystrungmum · 27/02/2014 20:33

Only two weeks till due date Leslie;-)

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LeslieKnope · 27/02/2014 20:22

Another HELL NO to Jaxon. It's hideous.

Jackson is nice Smile

Good luck with your scan OP - mine is next week and I'm really tempted to find out the sex this time!! Didn't even consider it with DD. How weird!

JeanSeberg · 27/02/2014 20:22

How about Djaaksen.

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Highlystrungmum · 27/02/2014 20:19

Onesleeptilwembley, I didn't realise I asked for your opinion on the name, just the spelling would have been fine thank you.
Thanks everyone else for your opinions, I happen to agree with you all but was just checking before deciding. Now to find out if its a boy, only 2 weeks to go:-)

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PenguinsEatSpinach · 27/02/2014 13:27

Jackson. Definitely.

I would be Confused at Jaxon. Would wonder if it was pronounced Jack-on or something. I think it's an awful spelling. Sorry.

MamaPingu · 27/02/2014 11:48

Jackson every time, Jaxon isn't a good idea IMO

ToffeeJungle · 27/02/2014 11:45

Love Jackson.

Hate Jaxon.

Oldandcobwebby · 27/02/2014 11:25

Jaxon screams "my parents couldn't spell!".

Pooka · 27/02/2014 11:19

Oh no, not jaxon!

Jackson. Definitely.

Snowflakepie · 27/02/2014 11:18

Jackson, please please please.
Jaxon is plain awful.

I know a little Jax. Everyone hears Jack. The mum is forever saying Jax-with-an-x. Then wonders why people give her a Shock face.

eurochick · 27/02/2014 11:12

Jackson.

Jaxon is awful.

Onesleeptillwembley · 27/02/2014 11:10

It's awful but if you really have to saddle the poor child, don't use the 'x'. It manages the difficult job of marking a dreadful name even worse.

DurhamDurham · 27/02/2014 11:05

Another vote for Jackson. Imagine your child having to spell out their name for the rest of their life, it would be very tiresome.

Stockhausen · 27/02/2014 11:05

It's not even try hard... it's just chavvy!

Stockhausen · 27/02/2014 11:04

Posters have been kind so far....

Please don't saddle your child with Jaxon

chattychattyboomba · 27/02/2014 11:02

Another vote for Jackson. I personally think trying to be original with spelling is just trying a bit too hard.

ElBombero · 27/02/2014 11:02

Jackson, I've spelt my DD name unconventionally (through ignorance to the true spelling) and it honestly drives me potty, I have to spell it to everyone, Confused then feel abit silly as people probably think I was trying to be "different" Hmm

whatsagoodusername · 27/02/2014 11:01

Jackson.

moobaloo · 27/02/2014 11:00

Jackson. Jaxon looks a bit like Jason but spelt wrong?

Jackson is a nice name Smile

squoosh · 27/02/2014 10:59

Because Jaxon looks really silly.

squoosh · 27/02/2014 10:58

I am checking my crystal ball and said crystal ball tells me that no one will say they prefer Jaxon.

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