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Too much of a mouthful?

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Seasidesusy · 17/01/2022 14:57

We’re due any day now, and not sure what we are having. Our boy’s name is sorted and our girl’s was but I’m having doubts as not sure if it’s too much of a mouthful!
What do you think about Jennifer Julia Driver? Too many Js or is it ok? The middle name is set.. we do have a second choice for the first name but we both love Jennifer.
Thanks in advance!

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WeasilyPleased · 17/01/2022 15:38

Jennifer is lovely though and there are so many Avas. I think Jennifer Julia Driver is fine.

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Seasidesusy · 17/01/2022 15:35

Hmm thanks all. Appreciate the input! Maybe our 2nd choice (Ava) is a better way to go.

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Covidclaire · 17/01/2022 15:35

She can be JJ!

Middle names really aren’t important. I’d go with it.

PeonyAndSweetpea · 17/01/2022 15:29

I prefer it as Julia Jennifer Driver, it just seems easier to say abs sound better too. But that's my choice and you prefer it the other way.

Both are lovely names and underused. As it's very rarely both will be used and you like the names, then go for it (be prepared for people to call her JJ - until you fix them with a hard stare and say her name is Jennifer/Jenni/Jen)

minniep · 17/01/2022 15:22

I really like it .

Gabbiadini · 17/01/2022 15:09

Also the lyrics in Mack the Knife talk about “Jenny Diver” which is very similar!

wishing3 · 17/01/2022 15:08

Sorry OP, I think they’re both lovely names but a bit of a mouthful together.

Gabbiadini · 17/01/2022 15:08

Jennifer Julia reminds me of the Trevor & Simon / Donovan song even though it’s not quite the same name! m.youtube.com/watch?v=D87UaF8b-zA

emmathedilemma · 17/01/2022 15:03

She'll be Jennifer Driver the majority of the time but that's still a bit of a mouthful.

MrsTerryPratchett · 17/01/2022 15:02

You'll never say them together so it's fine.

DramaAlpaca · 17/01/2022 15:02

I think it's OK. Both are beautiful names, but maybe need breaking up with another name in between:

Jennifer Mary Julia
Jennifer Rose Julia

EnjoyingTheSilence · 17/01/2022 15:00

How often are you expecting to use the full name? Seriously, it’s not a problem

HacerSonarSusPasos · 17/01/2022 14:59

A bit of a mouthful, but not terrible