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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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UriGeller · 27/02/2014 10:14

Jackson is very cool.

Jaxon is very 'try-hard' and a bit tragic.

You and he will end up saying "Thats JaxonwithanX"

ShatnersBassoon · 27/02/2014 10:14

Jackson. Jaxon doesn't look nice, it makes me think of banjaxed.

Driveway · 27/02/2014 10:09

Another vote for Jackson.

CalmTheFarm · 27/02/2014 09:14

Please go for Jackson and this is coming from someone's who's cousin's baby is named Jaxon. I immediatly thought that it would be spelt Jackson and put that spelling down on the congratulations card.

AnnieLobeseder · 27/02/2014 08:56

Not Jaxon, please. It's not a real name and it would be cruel to impose that kind of "quirkiness" on a child for his entire life.

MaryWestmacott · 27/02/2014 08:52

Go for Jackson - I have the less popular spelling of a name (although still not a 'quirky' spelling, just the other spelling is more common in this country) - I have spent a significant amount of my life on the phone to call centres getting it corrected, explaining to people that I didn't get that e-mail, and generally trying not to get annoyed when people spell it wrong. It causes hassle, don't do it!

(Plus Jaxon makes me think of an X factor contestant who's had to spell their name a strange way for the show so they can get into Equity).

Theonlyoneiknow · 27/02/2014 08:51

I really like Jackson, it is DS middle name after my grannys maiden name.

Not spelt Jaxon though

CouthyMow · 27/02/2014 08:47

Jackson for sure. My Second cousin is called Jackson, it's a lovely name. I wouldn't use Jaxon though, as I would fear that the 'creative' spelling would hamper him in later life, and give people the wrong impression!

AuntieBrenda · 27/02/2014 08:38

Ck. Jackson is a lovely name - the x version detracts from it IMO.

DowntonTrout · 27/02/2014 08:38

If that's your chosen name you should spell it Jackson. Please don't hamper a child with a name with a quirky spelling. Having to spell out your name and correct people for your whole life becomes very wearing.