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Is James a classic strong name or boring

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bluebabydinosaur · 01/03/2019 08:07

Everyone seems to be picking unusual baby names these days which makes me concerned that James is just too boring. I think its a strong, handsome name but I could be wrong. Your thoughts would be really appreciated. Thanks

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CarrieBlu · 01/03/2019 08:09

James is the perfect boy’s name IMO. Strong, classic and suits both the young and the old. Everyone knows how to spell it too!

Strugglingtodomybest · 01/03/2019 08:09

I think its a good strong name. But surely all that counts is do you like it?

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bluebabydinosaur · 01/03/2019 08:12

Thank you, yes you are right. Im having a self doubting moment. Lack of sleep I think.x

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Kismetjayn · 01/03/2019 08:13

Lovely name! Biased as close to two James's. But, there's 50 years between them and it suits them both.. James is a good versatile name!

foxsbiscuit · 01/03/2019 08:13

love it

Lost5stone · 01/03/2019 08:14

I tend to like more unusual names but I love James. Definitely use it!

MamaDane · 01/03/2019 08:17

Dull. In my opinion.

Seline · 01/03/2019 08:18

Love James!

paisho · 01/03/2019 08:19

Classic strong name imo.

SunnySomer · 01/03/2019 08:22

I am biased as I have one. Chose it because I think it fits anywhere - and can be adapted to suit the person your baby will become. There are quite a few around (of every age), but it’s good and solid and ageless

kaytee87 · 01/03/2019 08:31

I love it but I'm biased as I have one.

Luckingfovely · 01/03/2019 08:32

Classic, strong and gorgeous!

Nnnnnineteen · 01/03/2019 08:36

Love it. And despite a string dislike for -ie names for boys, j also love Jamie.

Girlinthegarden · 01/03/2019 08:37

It's a fabulous name.

shpoot · 01/03/2019 08:37

I love it. Sick to the back teeth of all these silly made up names when there are lovely names like James around

Rachey · 01/03/2019 08:37

Bit old & boring Hmm

Lweji · 01/03/2019 08:37

The trend for, often stupid, "unique" names makes names like James less boring.

My DS's used to be very frequent but it was almost rare in the Uk when I named him.
In a different country, it's fairly frequent, but not trendy.

I'd just stay away from the top names.
And I quite like James.

TillyTheTiger · 01/03/2019 08:38

It's gorgeous, timeless, classic - and since everyone is now going for more trendy and unusual names, there probably won't be more than one in the class

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bluebabydinosaur · 01/03/2019 09:37

Thank you so much everyone. I agree with the positive comments and take on board the negative ones (which I do appreciate).

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NakedBrainStrollingInManhatten · 01/03/2019 09:38

I realised just the other day that out of all the James's I know not a single adult James actually goes by James. All of them go by a nickname or their surname/ middle name.

There's 3 James in Dds yr1 class so it seems to still be a very popular name.

Smileymoon · 01/03/2019 09:41

I think it is a great name.

Peachbubble · 01/03/2019 10:22

It's a classic, I really like it.

Luckyduck88 · 01/03/2019 10:24

I love it!! So many nickname options too :)

KimberWozRobbed · 01/03/2019 10:28

I have one and he's perfect! Great for soppy nickname potential too.

AuntVanya · 01/03/2019 10:29

I have a James- he's 11. He's known as Jimmy at home and school. Sometimes his friends call him Jim.