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chasingthewind11 · 2022-05-22T17:02:08+00:00

We've narrowed it down to 2 names for our baby boy coming soon- Jesse or Elias (pronounced E-LIE-ASS). We like both meanings. I'd just like to know which you prefer mumsnet! Thanks 😊

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Theoldwoman · 24/05/2022 00:35

Elias 100%

Luredbyapomegranate · 23/05/2022 23:05

Jesse

i like Elias, but too many El and E names about.

Jesse has a long tradition as a v masculine tradition so wouldn't worry about that.

threecupsofteaminimum · 23/05/2022 22:40

Elias is gorgeous

BertieBotts · 23/05/2022 19:20

I much prefer Jesse, I love it.

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chasingthewind11 · 23/05/2022 19:17

@Ambii Thanks for your reply, that's really helpful to know. I'm sorry he's constantly referred to as a girl that must be really tiring. Funny we are also considering Jesse David ☺️

@Snowiscold Ahh I didn't know the insult was 'Jessie' I'd be hopeful kids these days wouldn't have heard that phrase

Would love to hear from any other parents of Jesse's if they've had any problems

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Ambii · 23/05/2022 19:02

@chasingthewind11 I have a Jesse who's 8 now. EVERYONE assumes he's a girl 😰It gets tiring, I can say "I need to make an appointment for my son" sure what's his name? "Jesse" and her date of birth. Every time without fail, I've not heard the taunt 'a big Jesse' except for adults I don't think it's relevant for children these days tbh. He hates being called Jess and always says that he wishes he was called David - his middle name 🙄 Hope you fine the perfect name for you DS and all goes well! I still love his name but I feel generally people associate it with a girl

brokengoalposts · 23/05/2022 18:21

My favourite boys name is Jesse but I couldn't use it, I was gutted.

cptartapp · 23/05/2022 18:19

And the fact that several of us are saying the same means it could potentially be a thing.
Bow and bough are not comparable.
Insults don't need to 'make sense'. They still get banded about.

ofwarren · 23/05/2022 18:15

Snowiscold · 23/05/2022 17:11

Although I've heard the phrase 'big jesse' I've never actually heard it used as an insult...

The phrase is “big jessie” - not Jesse. “Big Jesse” as an insult makes no sense at all. Jesse is a very masculine, powerful name - “the root of Jesse” - Jesse, who founded the house of King David, and has echoed down the generations and culture for ever.

I Think it’s weird if people say Jessie and Jesse sound the same - it’s like saying bough (of a tree) and bow (of a ship) sound the same. So what if they do? They’re different things, different names.

It doesn't matter that they aren't spelled the same. The surname Cox sounds like Cocks so kids will bully because of this.

pinklavenders · 23/05/2022 18:04

I Think it’s weird if people say Jessie and Jesse sound the same - it’s like saying bough (of a tree) and bow (of a ship) sound the same.

But neither bow nor bough are insults...

A big Jesse/Jessie is, especially if he's male.

Mumofgirls2017 · 23/05/2022 17:23

Slightly prefer Elias.

Snowiscold · 23/05/2022 17:11

Although I've heard the phrase 'big jesse' I've never actually heard it used as an insult...

The phrase is “big jessie” - not Jesse. “Big Jesse” as an insult makes no sense at all. Jesse is a very masculine, powerful name - “the root of Jesse” - Jesse, who founded the house of King David, and has echoed down the generations and culture for ever.

I Think it’s weird if people say Jessie and Jesse sound the same - it’s like saying bough (of a tree) and bow (of a ship) sound the same. So what if they do? They’re different things, different names.

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chasingthewind11 · 23/05/2022 16:21

Thanks everyone, I wonder if anyone has a Jesse and has found he has been bullied/teased? There seem to be so many unisex names around today I'm hopeful that kids are used to them and there's less bullying around names. Although I've heard the phrase 'big jesse' I've never actually heard it used as an insult...

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ButterRose · 23/05/2022 12:07

I prefer Elias and Eli lovely name also like Elijah

Marcipex · 23/05/2022 09:53

I would go with Elias.
Jessie/Jesse sound exactly the same and are used as an insult.

elfran · 23/05/2022 09:42

I love Jesse, it's on my list.

The Jessie connection doesn't bother me at all, I actually think it and the nn Jess sound quite strong and even masculine - I probably associate it with the character from Gilmore Girls (showing my age, lol) and a few I've known irl.

pinklavenders · 23/05/2022 09:41

The names don’t have any link at all to me, between Jesse and Jessie.

But when hearing them, they sound the same

pinklavenders · 23/05/2022 09:39

That would be the girl’s name Jessie (from Jessica), not the boys’ name Jesse.
They different names.

But The Big Jesse is also an insult, I thought?

Snowiscold · 23/05/2022 08:31

The names don’t have any link at all to me, between Jesse and Jessie. It’s not about spelling. Jesse is famously the big old Biblical figure, long beard and all. Very traditionally male-looking. Like how Noah or Isaac are depicted.
I prefer Elias, though.

ofwarren · 23/05/2022 08:26

I was supposed to have a quote added to that and it didn't work.

ofwarren · 23/05/2022 08:26

Snowiscold · 23/05/2022 08:22

That would be the girl’s name Jessie (from Jessica), not the boys’ name Jesse.
They different names.

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I know they are but they are pronounced the same. Do you really think people care about spelling when they are bullying?

cptartapp · 23/05/2022 08:23

Elias. Regardless of male or female spellings, Jessie and Jesse sound the same. Effeminate on a boy.

Snowiscold · 23/05/2022 08:22

ofwarren · 22/05/2022 18:09

I prefer Elias, mainly because in parts of the UK, Jesse is used as an insult for someone who is weak or effeminate.

That would be the girl’s name Jessie (from Jessica), not the boys’ name Jesse.
They different names.

Starbeach · 23/05/2022 08:12

I love Jesse. I know couple but they are aussies and south africans. Elias is just boring in comparison

BeatricePortinari · 22/05/2022 21:38

I adore Jesse for a boy.

But I think I may like names with a feminine edge for a boy or a man.
Somehow it highlights masculinity.

I also love:
Christy
Jamie
Francis

All slightly feminine but lovely on a boy and a man.