Can I call my baby Jessica?

I think it’s fine.

I didn't get the problem from your OP - despite the fact that I was reading about Ian Huntley only a few hours ago. The penny dropped when a replier mentioned the case. I doubt that the generation below ours will make the link.

They're two classic and popular names. There'll be loads of H and J sibsets out there, as well as best friend pairings, and maybe couples.

I didn't make the link, until I read other posts.

I have a little girl called Jessica, and everyone calls her Jess.

I love her name.
I'd go for it.

I think it's fine.

If they were two uncommon/unusual names, then it'd be a bit off, but Jessica and Holly are both names which have been popular for decades. There are almost certainly other siblings out there named Holly and Jessica.

I made the connection only because you suggested there was a connection.

I don't think many peope in real life would think of the murders because they are very ordinary names. Although, I personally wouldn't use Jessica after Holly because the fact a murder case has even crossed your mind would taint the name for me.

I know a Holly and Jessica and first thing I thought of was the Soham murders but as I've known them longer I don't think of it anymore. They are young and have been named after the murders occurred so clearly not everyone makes the connection.

I know two sets of sisters called Holly & Jessica, I think it's fine, I also agree with Stillnotready their peers won't make any connection as they go through school ( unless a parent mentions it ).

I find it more odd when people use notorious serial killer names, like the newish Teddy/Ted/Theodore, I like the name but I do think ' oh like Bundy' when I hear it.

Oh gosh, this is going to sound really crass,and I’m sorry if it offends people, but I don’t think it will mean much to people in a few years time.

I made the connection but I don't think it is an issue and would still use them.

I think i have been misunderstood. I know Holly and Jessica were not sisters. I'm just baffled at people saying it's ok to use Jessica BECAUSE Holly has a different mother. She will have the same father. But people are suggesting it's only an issue if they had the same mother. As if the OP partner isn't important in all of this. It will be HIS DAUGHTERS named Holly & Jessica, regardless of where they live.

@showerfire you have a strange logic

The victims were unrelated girls. They were not sisters. Ops partners daughter lives elsewhere with her own mother.

There is nothing wrong with op calling her baby Jessica!

By your logic anyone who has a daughter already called Libby absolutely shouldn't call their next daughter Abby? (Abigail & Liberty were murdered together) or any other similar?

but the Soham girls weren't sisters, so I don't see why it's a no no?

I didn't make the connection. But I'm not from the UK...

But it was one of the top results when googling it... Idk. What about using Jessica as a middle name and calling her Jess/Jessie (if you like these nns?)

They are both beautiful classic names and I doubt many people would make the connection in real life, I didn't!

I would be happy to use it in your situation but if your partner or you are uncomfortable using the name then think about chosing a different one and using Jessica as a middle name if that's an acceptable compromise.

I wouldn't. I made the connection immediately. I'm not from soham

I made the link straight away, but as pp said I probably wouldn't in real life. Personally I wouldn't do it, not because of other peoples opinions but for myself, I just find it a very sad association of the names.

However, I would note that they are both very normal, common names so if you really love the name it's not such a big deal.

I like the previous suggestion of Jessa.

if they were both yours I’d say no but the fact that you didn’t name Holly makes it fine imo

But they are both HIS

The other girl is your partners anyway and not as if they are twins

But they will be sisters

This is so bizarre. Does it only matter when it's the mother in common rather than the father

OP, I really wouldn't.

Yes call her Jessica.

The other girl is your partners anyway and not as if they are twins.

No, I wouldn’t. I thought of Soham straight away.

It came to me straight away. I personally wouldn't sorry.

I have to admit, I did make the connection, but I don’t think people will think badly of your choosing the name, or anything.

How about naming her Jessica, but just calling her Jess/Jessie? That way it doesn't conjour up the same idea.

I wouldn’t, not together. Immediately thought of those two poor little girls.

I think you can. It seems you'll regret it if not. I don't think anyone will mention it so I wouldn't mention it yourself. If they do, you've always loved the name and it was horrific about the two beautiful girls but it shouldn't mean a lovely name cannot be used.

I just depends how you feel about it really.