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How many Jacks do you know?

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lechatnoir · 02/06/2009 23:02

I'm aware it's been number 1 on the names list for years now but I don't actually know any LO's called Jack and the couple of baby friends I asked didn't either.

In case you hadn't guessed I really like this name but with 1 DS called what seems like the most popular name in our area right now (Harry ) I'm loathe to choose another one even more popular even though it's the only one we both like!!
Any thoughts?
LCN

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jellybeans · 03/06/2009 11:03

There are loads of them. At least one in every class at DDs schools, usually 2 or 3. Still, if you like it go for it.

suwoo · 03/06/2009 10:55

Three in DD's class of 25 (year 2). Know of 3 others all pre-school.

bagpuss · 03/06/2009 10:52

I know about 3.

katylou25 · 03/06/2009 10:50

Well my ds1 is Harry, and ds2 is Jack and although they're both very popular names we know no others!!

macana · 03/06/2009 10:17

DS has it as his middle name, and despite it being so popular, I don't actually know any personally.

Even if I did, it's a fab name, so if you like it, go for it. It goes really well with Harry - both short, simple, strong masculine names.

hulabula · 03/06/2009 09:47

3 in my ds's reception year of 35. Yes, it is very popular!

funnypeculiar · 02/06/2009 23:19

Three: 7yrs,5 yrs and 9 months

Otoh, ds has a very common (top 10 every year) name, and I only know one other by his name in all my mates/school mates/playgroup friends etc etc ...

LightShinesInTheDarkness · 02/06/2009 23:11

lechat - thanks, I was lurking hoping to be forgiven!

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oodlesofpoodles · 02/06/2009 23:10

I knew one a couple of years ago. He will be 5 now. afaik there are none in our school of 200+ dcs.

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lechatnoir · 02/06/2009 23:09

LSITD - takes more than that to offend me

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lechatnoir · 02/06/2009 23:08

Oh bugger I thought you might all say that . Back to the drawing board with just 9 days to go
Thanks all the same!!
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LightShinesInTheDarkness · 02/06/2009 23:07

hold on whilst I open my mouth to change feet - just seen your DS1 is a Harry. Sorry.

(slinks away till the morning...)

LightShinesInTheDarkness · 02/06/2009 23:05

too bloomin' many - they are everywhere, friends of the millions of Harrys and Lukes (or Luek variants - Lucas, Luka, Luca etc)

SheSellsSeashellsByTheSeashore · 02/06/2009 23:04

Same as Wrinklytum

TitsalinaBumsquash · 02/06/2009 23:04

My DS is called Jack, he is in Nursery and he is one of 3 Jacks.

ninah · 02/06/2009 23:03

ds has four in a class of 29

wrinklytum · 02/06/2009 23:03

1 my nephew

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