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Can I call my baby Jessica?

112 replies

RedPepperOrangePepper · 11/06/2018 19:01

I’ve name changed as this is quite outing. My partner has a DD called Holly. I am pregnant with our DD who I did want to name Jessica. This has been my favourite name for years. Growing up all my dolls had the name Jessica and I was thrilled when I found out we were having a girl and I could use that name. But having heard OH say the names together I am starting to worry about what people will say! Are we going to have to pick a different name?

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Mol1628 · 11/06/2018 19:11

I think it’s fine. I did think of the soham girls first I have to be honest but I don’t think everyone will, especially not the younger generation.
Jessica is a lovely name it would be a shame for you not to use it. And you could introduce them as Holly and Jess if you were worried about that.

BlueTrousers · 11/06/2018 19:11

I made the link straight away, but I don’t think people of their generation will have a clue, if they were both yours I’d say no but the fact that you didn’t name Holly makes it fine imo
If you love the name that much then I’d go for it

littlemisscomper · 11/06/2018 19:11

I just thought 'Oh No' when I saw your SD's name. I really don't think you can. What about something similar?

Jennifer
Jenna
Genevieve
Or maybe Jessie-something? I'm not normally a fan of hyphenated names but it may work for you?

Knittedfairies · 11/06/2018 19:11

I’d bet if you referred to the children as Jessica and Holly even fewer people would make the connection. Just use the name you have loved for years.

Soubriquet · 11/06/2018 19:09

I didn't click until someone mentioned soham.

Argh it's a tough one...

I would go for it personally. As it's pure coincidence. Not like you named one Holly first

RavenWings · 11/06/2018 19:08

Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman did come to mind straight away for me. I don't think I'd think about it that much if I knew a sibling set - beyond maybe a "oh that's an unfortunate connection". People their age will have no clue.

itsBritneyBeach · 11/06/2018 19:08

I honestly don't think people will even bat an eyelid! I had to really think to see what you meant. It isn't really the first thing that will come to mind meeting a lovely little girl Smile

Go for it!

niknac1 · 11/06/2018 19:06

I think if you love the name use it, I would.

luxurybiscuit · 11/06/2018 19:04

I just had to google to understand why, then it clicked. Are you planning on her being a Jessica - most I've known have been Jess or Jessie so then it doesn't have the same association/sound when the names are said together?

Jammycustard · 11/06/2018 19:03

Is it a link to the Soham crimes you’re worried about? Took me a while to twig.

Harebellmeadow · 11/06/2018 19:03

I don’t get the link between the two names . . .

Pibplob · 11/06/2018 19:02

Ooh. I don’t know. I see what you mean but it is a gorgeous name. I think I would just call her Jessica if that’s what you love.

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