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What you think of Jasper?

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CaipirinhasAllRound · 12/06/2017 08:13

I'm in hospital having been induced and seem to have ruled out all our possible boys names. I mentioned Jasper yesterday as a new suggestion which DH instantly liked.
1 syllable surname, brother is Jonny

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grufallosfriend · 12/06/2017 08:50

Lovely!

disneykid · 12/06/2017 08:58

Reminds me or Jasper carrot.

I would also say cat name.

lessworriedaboutthecat · 12/06/2017 08:59

you beat me to it Disney

iCoCo · 12/06/2017 09:00

Love it. If my newborn had been a boy I would have chosen Jasper. Instead I got my amazing girl. I May try for another baby and pray for a boy so I can use this name. Smile

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CaipirinhasAllRound · 12/06/2017 09:00

Ignoring Jasper Carrot. All names have been used before by someone

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lornathewizzard · 12/06/2017 09:01

I like it, it was on our list

Maiz7654 · 12/06/2017 09:04

I had a rabbit called Jasper when I was little so I always think of rabbits when I hear it. It's a nice name though x

Sophronia · 12/06/2017 09:54

I like it but I don't think it goes with Jonny.

SleepFreeZone · 12/06/2017 10:04

I quite like it.

17caterpillars1mouse · 12/06/2017 10:09

Lovely name

WheresTheEvidence · 12/06/2017 10:13

Was my cats name and a neighbour also has a dog called Jasper

Alittlepotofrosie · 12/06/2017 10:19

I like it. It doesnt need to go with jonny. They're two separate children.

Oly5 · 12/06/2017 10:19

I don't like it I'm afraid!

Alittlepotofrosie · 12/06/2017 10:19

So what if random animals have the name jasper what difference does that make to the op?! That's no reflection whatsoever on the name!

MaidenMotherCrone · 12/06/2017 10:22

I love it. Instantly brings Jasper Tudor to mind. I'm Welsh though so probably a bit biased.😃. I love a name with an historical connection.

AnotherAnnoyingMother · 12/06/2017 11:21

LOVE it

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 12/06/2017 11:21

Great !

SleepFreeZone · 12/06/2017 12:01

DS2 is a Toby and not only do I hear loads of other kids called Toby it seems to be the favoured choice of most local spaniels 🙊

So don't let pet names put you off 😜

MikeUniformMike · 12/06/2017 13:07

Jasper Conran.
Jasper National Park.
I like it.

NoCapes · 12/06/2017 13:12

Love Jasper, I wanted it for DS2 but ExP wasn't having it, I still wish I'd have ignored him and gone for it anyway

Footle · 12/06/2017 13:13

Love it.

ScarletSienna · 12/06/2017 13:36

I love it and have only ever met one!

olliegarchy99 · 12/06/2017 13:39

maybe this is because of where I live BUT this was the first thought in my mind (before jasper carrott)
Common wasps are colloquially known as "jaspers" in certain regions of England (such as Dorset and Lincolnshire, and more commonly the English Midlands), although it is not clear whether the etymology refers to the Latin name "vespa" or the striped abdomen, which echoes the striped mineral jasper.
so be careful where you live Shock

Mothervulva · 12/06/2017 13:45

Like it.

BuzzKillington · 12/06/2017 13:46

I love it. Such a great name.