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I want to call my baby Jesus

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meoww · 03/02/2010 20:22

because it's cute, but everyone has a problem with this :-s

Thoughts?

We're not religious or associate in any religious circles, I just like the name.

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PumpkinMun · 11/01/2020 11:51

meoww - You've asked for peoples thoughts on the name, I can only assume to help you decide if it is a name you will for sure use. Unfortunately these opinions are quite negative but they are exactly what you asked for ... peoples thoughts.
You absolutely have the right to name your child Jesus because your thought on the name is that its beautiful. You will after all have your son and be responsible for registering his name.
I do however feel this thread shows the bullying your son will be subject to with the name Jesus.
I honestly think any mum would be heartbroken to have their child bullied by other children and I wonder is it worth giving said child a name that will only lead to bullying.
It would be nice to think people he comes across in life will have an open mind but I'm sure you understand this won't always be the case.
Kids can be cruel and if you do decide to use the name I would hope your prepared to deal with the unfortunate situations your Son will be faced with throughout his life.

BatleyTownswomensGuild · 11/01/2020 08:24

I know it's not unusual in Hispanic cultures but it is pretty unusual everywhere else....

That kid would seriously stand out and they may not thank you for it as they get older.....

redbullgivesyouflings · 10/01/2020 18:39

Wow sorry didn't notice it was a zombie thread!

redbullgivesyouflings · 10/01/2020 18:38

It's a common name in Latin America and I'd pronounce it 'ye-sus'. Not sure I'd use that name in Britain though.

BasilOfBakerStreet · 10/01/2020 16:10

I really hope there isn't a 10 year old Jesus running around Huns Stanton.

Jossina · 10/01/2020 04:08

@butadream thank you for that laugh :D

midsomermurderess · 09/01/2020 20:56

Have at it. In his[amici's countries, it's quite acceptable.

Mamabear88 · 09/01/2020 20:46

You've asked for people's thoughts on here yet you're very defensive of people expressing their honest opinions OP...

I think it's fine if you pronounce it the Spanish way. Otherwise it's a no from me i'm afraid.

bridgetreilly · 07/01/2020 18:00

ZOMBIE THREAD

Bamaluz · 07/01/2020 17:25

This thread is from 2010

user1493494961 · 07/01/2020 17:21

I think this is a massive wind-up.

MikeUniformMike · 07/01/2020 16:53

Call him Brian.

BigMummy6969 · 07/01/2020 16:13

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LaRagazzaInglese · 05/02/2010 17:43

The cons weigh heavier than the pro's. There are plenty of other nice cute names without being an issue for your son. Maybe as a middle name? Madonna's boyf will soon fade.

Firawla · 05/02/2010 13:44

I think its okay actually...
I know people with the Arabic version Isa/Eesa which I consider normal so why not the english one? I wouldn't have a problem with it, but as it seems so many people have such a bad reaction you need to consider if it will be upsetting for your child if you call him that and people react badly
then if you feel worried about that, you can just put it middle name or something?

HSMM · 04/02/2010 15:04

I went to a school with a boy named Jesus. Didn't think twice about it. (Not sure what it was like for him as an adult though)

mixedmamameansbusiness · 04/02/2010 14:45

I like it when pronounced the Spanish way, but would think slightly of it the English way, I also like the Muslim version Isa ALOT.

wastingaway · 04/02/2010 13:05

My Uncle is known as Jesse in English-speaking countries.

crumpette · 04/02/2010 11:24

I know a lovely Jesus

He is Spanish but living in London

all his friends call him Bob

He prefers Bob because nobody mispronounces it, feels awkward around it etc

If you're hispanic then it's OK as long as you never, ever, let your child live in an English speaking country

PureAsTheColdDrivenSnow · 04/02/2010 00:28

unless you live in a Spanish speaking country... NO

Our DS has initials JC... that's bad enough IMO

Monty100 · 04/02/2010 00:16

So, you have a ds Joseph, you want a son Jesus, please tell me your name is Mary. Then all you'll need is a wee donkey!

It would be very amusing meeow.

catinthehat2 · 03/02/2010 23:31

What if it is a girl though? I nominate Frogmella - I think the same thinking would apply:

"At least my child would have an instant way of finding out who's an idiot and who's not, by how they react to his name.
If someone is going to laugh nastily or be offended by his name then they're probably not worth knowing, so at least he'd have that knowledge quickly

hewasmytwin · 03/02/2010 23:29

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TellMeWhatToDo · 03/02/2010 23:21

All right, you got your attention fix for the night.

Go away now.

wastingaway · 03/02/2010 23:20

Yes, because she's in a different geographical and therefore cultural area.

I think it's rubbish that people find the name in itself offensive.
I can understand Christians finding it offensive that an Atheist would use the name because they think it's 'cute'.

In the UK, being called Jesus will mark him out as being seriously weird. As you have no strong reason other than it sounding nice, I think it would be cruel to give him that name.

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