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Jasper or Rory?

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LondonGirl1992 · 13/05/2024 12:36

Which do you prefer, Jasper or Rory?

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km1982 · 14/05/2024 20:33

I have a Rory and I think it's such a great name, suits a child and adult. Love it

ViscountessMelbourne · 14/05/2024 20:21

Jasper if he's a Labrador, Rory if he's a red setter.

pinkmags · 14/05/2024 20:19

Should people just disregard all R names then?

No, but they need to be aware of the issue, especially as Rory contains two Rs.

Isitisit · 14/05/2024 20:11

These are my two favourite boys names! Fab choices.

Lokshen · 14/05/2024 20:10

Rory. I wanted a Rory (surprised with an Abigail though!!)
Jasper is the name of a psychotic kitten my parents once brought home. We were so frightened of him he had to be rehomed after a couple of days. Evil bastard.

Pearlinda · 14/05/2024 20:09

Rory! Absolutely love it

Overtheatlantic · 14/05/2024 20:09

Rory. Jasper is a ridiculous name.

BoleynMemories13 · 14/05/2024 20:08

I much prefer Rory.

Casper is nice, but Jasper is very private school toff to me. I know it has become a bit more mainstream in recent years but it definitely still has a posh vibe to it.

Rory is lovely.

annabofana · 14/05/2024 19:49

pinkmags · 14/05/2024 17:40

Rory is really hard to pronounce for people struggling with their R! Wowy doesn't sound so nice...

People always say this and I never understand why.

Should people just disregard all R names then? Wichawd, woss, wowan, wobewt, wachel?

And avoid all S names in case their kid has a lisp?

Pocketfullofdogtreats · 14/05/2024 18:24

Needanewname42 · 14/05/2024 18:21

@pinkmags I've only come across one person who couldn't pronounce R, and regularly said wubbers and wulers.

I'm imagining you don't live where I come from. I can't pronounce my Rs and it's normal there.

Needanewname42 · 14/05/2024 18:21

@pinkmags I've only come across one person who couldn't pronounce R, and regularly said wubbers and wulers.

pinkmags · 14/05/2024 17:40

Rory is really hard to pronounce for people struggling with their R! Wowy doesn't sound so nice...

Needanewname42 · 14/05/2024 14:17

Just another thought for you, Jasper is likely to end up as Jas.
I don't think Rory is likely to get shortened.

They are very different names. I do really like Rory but have you also considered Jason?

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LondonGirl1992 · 14/05/2024 14:06

Thanks all!

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Heavenlyhoumous · 13/05/2024 19:24

Jasper

DaffodilsAreMyFav · 13/05/2024 16:40

Rory - any day of the week.

stopringingme · 13/05/2024 16:40

Jasper

RuthW · 13/05/2024 16:39

Jasper by a mile

ginasevern · 13/05/2024 16:34

I prefer Rory, it's a good solid Irish or Scottish name. I don't hate Jasper but back in my day it would have been considered cringingly posh, unless you were at Eton or something.

Newsenmum · 13/05/2024 16:11

Jasper sounds cute and a bit quirky, perhaps posh.
Rory is only posh and a bit of an old school boy (in my opinion/experience of those with those names!)

shoopshoopdedoo · 13/05/2024 16:10

Love Rory!!

I really don’t like Jasper - but I know I’m in the minority as it seems so popular on here!

GoodVibesHere · 13/05/2024 16:06

I'd be worried incase the child can't pronounce his 'Rs' (like Jonathan Ross) so he'd be 'Wor-wy'. But what are the chances of that I suppose.

I don't like Jasper, it's too cartoony.

AdaColeman · 13/05/2024 15:56

Both are great names, pick the one that goes best with your surname.

Needanewname42 · 13/05/2024 15:01

Rory.

tiredandabitfat · 13/05/2024 14:08

I find them quite different- Rory is more traditional (albeit enjoying a surge in popularity at the moment). Jasper feels more "trendy" although it is also an old name.

My preference would be Rory.