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Jairus?

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foodsonitsway · 11/11/2023 11:04

We really like this name for a boy, pronounced jy-Rus. We like that it’s quite uncommon biblical name. What do you think?

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HangTheJib · 11/11/2023 12:08

she pronounces it j-eye-rus.

HangTheJib · 11/11/2023 12:07

I know a woman called Jairus. Had never come across it before and didn't realise it had a biblical origin or was a male name.

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foodsonitsway · 11/11/2023 12:06

greglet · 11/11/2023 12:02

I know a female one, oddly. I do like it as a name, though - it's quirky without being ridiculous.

That’s what I like too. It’s not used very often but also isn’t made up. I do like it for a girl as well actually, it’s quite pretty.

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foodsonitsway · 11/11/2023 12:06

DoktorPeppa · 11/11/2023 11:57

You might not be bothered, but your child might be! The name you choose isn't really about you or your DH

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I understand that, but as I’ve said, DH has a name that can be mispronounced or misspelled and it usually only takes one correction and everything is fine. I have a really common name that has multiple spellings and it was never an issue with me. I can’t predict how my child will feel about their name but given my own experiences I don't think this name will be too much of a hassle.

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theduchessofspork · 11/11/2023 12:04

It’s OK.

I think Jethro, Jerome or Jared are nicer biblical J names

greglet · 11/11/2023 12:02

I know a female one, oddly. I do like it as a name, though - it's quirky without being ridiculous.

DoktorPeppa · 11/11/2023 11:57

foodsonitsway · 11/11/2023 11:41

I’m not too bothered about having to correct people on how it’s pronounced. DH has a name that people sometimes pronounce/spell wrong and usually when he’s corrected them once it doesn’t happen again. So that’s not an issue for us.

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You might not be bothered, but your child might be! The name you choose isn't really about you or your DH

BoleynMemories13 · 11/11/2023 11:49

It's not a name I'm familiar with. I initially read it as Darius with a J until I realised the r and I were the other way around so there could be some visual confusion there.

Ultimately though it's your choice. If you both love it, go for it.

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foodsonitsway · 11/11/2023 11:41

DoktorPeppa · 11/11/2023 11:24

I read it as Jair - us initially, expect I wouldn't be the only one

I’m not too bothered about having to correct people on how it’s pronounced. DH has a name that people sometimes pronounce/spell wrong and usually when he’s corrected them once it doesn’t happen again. So that’s not an issue for us.

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foodsonitsway · 11/11/2023 11:39

lljkk · 11/11/2023 11:29

Gee-russ which is almost Jaysus or Jeee-sus ?

I recommend you don't go there. Don't even think about Janus, too.

How have you got gee from Jai? I can under Jay or even Jair as PP said, but not Gee.

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lljkk · 11/11/2023 11:29

Gee-russ which is almost Jaysus or Jeee-sus ?

I recommend you don't go there. Don't even think about Janus, too.

DoktorPeppa · 11/11/2023 11:24

I read it as Jair - us initially, expect I wouldn't be the only one

LilyLemonade · 11/11/2023 11:23

I rather like it.

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foodsonitsway · 11/11/2023 11:22

Fantasia99 · 11/11/2023 11:19

I actually know one! He's in his 70s, very alternative, his parents were both musicians (one used to make bodhrans). I love the name but mostly because I associate it with someone I know who is very lovely.

He sounds brilliant!. That’s definitely pushed me more towards going with the name.

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foodsonitsway · 11/11/2023 11:22

Caminito · 11/11/2023 11:21

I read it as Jay-rus. It's likely all of his friends will call him Jay/Jy.

I quite like Jy as a nickname.

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Caminito · 11/11/2023 11:21

I read it as Jay-rus. It's likely all of his friends will call him Jay/Jy.

Fantasia99 · 11/11/2023 11:19

I actually know one! He's in his 70s, very alternative, his parents were both musicians (one used to make bodhrans). I love the name but mostly because I associate it with someone I know who is very lovely.

Feliciacat · 11/11/2023 11:06

Reminds me of walrus even though it’s only the second syllable in common. It is a nice name when I think about it but my first reaction is walrus unfortunately. If you like it, you should use it.