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Be kind. Thoughts on Jackson, Nova and our "other list"

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OnNaturesCourse · 14/08/2017 13:27

We do not know what we are having but after thinking we had our names laid out... We changed our mind, and it seems we keep changing it.

We agreed on the name Jax for a boy but that's now changed to Jackson. I really wanted Jack but DP said no way.

We agreed on either Talia, Mila, Lara or Kady for a girl (see where we had trouble) but I now like Nova. DP yet to form a opinion solidly on the name yet but loves Lara which is my least favourite out the choices.

How do you know when you've found "the name" ?

Also for a boy do you prefer Jackson, Jax or Jack. And a girl Mila, Talia, Lara, Kady or Nova?

Boys middle name is Ph in sound and girls is Beh in sound if that at all matters.

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OnNaturesCourse · 21/08/2017 13:14

Thanks all

Certainly a lot to think about

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Viviennemary · 20/08/2017 19:44

Jack is OK but a bit common. Don't like any of the other names I'm afraid. Not Jaxon. that's dreadful.

Decaffstilltastesweird · 20/08/2017 19:40

I'd go with Roxanne Beth Lynn or Lara Beth Lynn.

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OnNaturesCourse · 20/08/2017 19:11

Girls middle names will be Beth and Lynn but not sure in what order yet. Alternatively Bethlin / Bethlyn will be used. Need to agree in first name first though lol..

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Floellabella · 20/08/2017 16:06

Jackson Philip (nn Jax) much better than Jaxon or Jaxson!

Dominic Philip even better though Smile

Decaffstilltastesweird · 20/08/2017 11:04

Jackson Phillip is lovely imo. Dominic nice too though.

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OnNaturesCourse · 20/08/2017 11:03

I think Jax would be formally Jackson / Jaxon/Jaxson anyway so Jackson Philip.

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Decaffstilltastesweird · 20/08/2017 10:58

Woops unfortunate cross post op! I'd go with Dominic Phillip. It sounds a lot nicer than Jax Phillip and Dominic is a much more timeless name. Jax could date I think and be tomorrow's Sharon, Amanda, Wayne, Keith, (no offence to those names - just examples of trend your names from last generations).

Decaffstilltastesweird · 20/08/2017 10:55

Lincoln Phillip sounds the best to me. I also like Jackson Phillip. Jax Phillip (even if I liked Jax) has a bit of a jarring sound to me. I'm not mad about Dominic Phillip either, though I do like Dominic (with nn Nico maybe) as a first name.

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OnNaturesCourse · 20/08/2017 10:55

Clare Sweeney... Who? Googles

Sorry but I'm not hear to be told who would or shouldn't be naming my child, nor what their last name should be.

I just need first name suggestions lol, it's looking like we are liking Dominic Philip or Jax Philip. For now lol

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Goingtobeawesome · 20/08/2017 10:51

Jaxon is awful. Clare Sweeney named her son that.

I'm sure most people having kids think their relationship is good. Seems he gets all the say here.

You are naming an actual person and giving your child a name that is going to cause issues is just mean.

Don't make up a word or spelling. Nothing that sounds like toiletries, an idiot, a product or a criminal is a good start.

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OnNaturesCourse · 20/08/2017 10:42

Middle names would be Philip for a boy.

Jax Philip
Jackson Philip.
Dominic Philip
Lincoln Philip etc etc

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Seekingmiracles · 20/08/2017 03:33

I'm a Lara and only occasionally get the Lara Croft comments. But I doubt very much when you're little one is older it will be remembered much at all. I love my name, you should go with it Wink

I like Jack. It's popular for a reason.
If you're dead set against it, I'd go with Jackson - it can then be shortened either way. Definitely NOT Jaxon. It's a made up spelling that really grates on me.

Theveryhungrybutterfly · 18/08/2017 20:38

Jax better than Jaxon - Jax only has one sensible spelling but if you hear Jaxon you'd assume Jackson. Jax is cooler too, go for it

KateCornflake · 18/08/2017 20:02

If you both like Jax/Jaxon, I say go for it & don't worry what others think. It's grown on me over the life of this thread! Good for a child to have parents that know their own minds. Same for Nova too. I would choose one "conventional" middle name though as an option for your s/d to use in later life if they choose.

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OnNaturesCourse · 18/08/2017 18:35

We went though other "x" names last night and NOTHING was agreeing with either of us so we now really can't work out what we actually like in a name.

As a note, I strongly believe baby should have dads surname if the parents relationship is good.

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Decaffstilltastesweird · 18/08/2017 15:34

I like Lincoln, Dominic, Roxanne (how cute is Roxy?) and Lara.

For some reason I really dislike Jaxon and Jax (sorry). I don't mind Jackson and I like other x names; dexter, Rex, Max, Xavier. So it isn't an x problem!

MrsJoyOdell · 18/08/2017 15:31

Nova is a male marvel hero though Hmm

FizzyGreenWater · 18/08/2017 14:30

Hmm, when you say he gets to choose as you chose two middle names - what's happening about the surname?

PLEASE say that as you aren't married the baby WILL be having your surname?! (you really really REALLY should do this...)

Because if not - I don't see how two names each, with you getting the two middle names and him getting first choice on the two names that the baby is actually known by is fair at all...

Dominic and Nova are your best choices btw. Jaxon isn't good.

WhenLoveAndCakeCollide · 18/08/2017 12:32

I have a niece called Nova (we are in the States), and I must admit, I was taken aback by the choice at first. However I have grown to love it, because I love her. It's not a conventional choice, but I prefer it to some of the names that are popular over there in the UK, such as Lexie (urgh).

Fridgedooropen · 18/08/2017 12:26

Have to say I really don't go for Jaxon as a spelling. Lifetime of spelling it out and correcting people ahead.

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OnNaturesCourse · 18/08/2017 08:29

Well after a chat last night... Our list has actually changed but Jax is still holding. But DP has scored off Jack completely.

So we have :
Jaxon
Lincoln
Dominic

OR

Nova
Mila
Roxanne
Talia
Lara

DPs favourites are Jaxon and Roxanne, closely followed by Nova.
Mine are Dominic or Jaxon and Nova.

Lord help us, we might have a name by the time bump is 18 years old. 😂

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OnNaturesCourse · 17/08/2017 21:46

No need to be rude ibentmywookie with reference to sex toys etc your other points are valid and constructively put however.

I dont even know Mickey Rourke, I've heard of him but no idea who he is or what he done. I got the name from the film River Wild. Loved it as a kid.

The name, either gender, is ultimately up to DP. Obviously we need to agree on it but he picks off our agreed list as I choose both middle names.

What about Orla for a girl or Callen/Kallen for a boy (Cal Len)

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ibentmywookie · 17/08/2017 15:23

With the exception of Lara (and at a push Talia) all of your girl names sound like sanpro or sex toys. Kady and Nova are awful.

I don't like Jax for a boy, it just looks made up or like a nickname (I know two fortysomething Jacquelines who go by it). Jack, or Jackson, are just fine. Lachlan/Lochlan is great, although I know of several small ones.

Rourke is dire as well, it makes me think of poor Mickey Rourke and his mashed up plastic face.

Intothenestofvipers · 17/08/2017 15:11

I only like Jack and Lara out of that lot.