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Thoughts on jace

59 replies

Creativewriter · 30/04/2021 12:00

Struggling on boys names, currently liking jace

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Violetlavenders · 30/04/2021 13:44

What about Jacob, nn Jace?

I thought the op meant Jace pronounced Jase with an s sound Confused

Jason is a good option in that case.

Ineedaneasteregg · 30/04/2021 15:20

Some people are going to make judgements as you can see.
A more neutral option would be Jason.

sarah13xx · 30/04/2021 17:09

Yes I like it! I know someone with a Jace and had never heard it before that. Now I’m trying to make a little boy I wish they hadn’t already used it so I could 😂 it’s hard to find something unusual that’s also nice for a boy

BrownEyedGirl80 · 30/04/2021 17:10

Jace Everett who sung the True Blood theme tune.Fucking brilliant song.

sarah13xx · 30/04/2021 17:10

*Name not make 😂😂 Also Jason would never have crossed my mind, it’s a name in its own right

mammmamia · 30/04/2021 17:16

I don’t like it but I love Ace for some reason Blush

Itsokthanks · 30/04/2021 17:18

Sounds made up and one of those names that creates a negative image.

pilates · 30/04/2021 17:19

Awful

GreyhoundG1rl · 30/04/2021 17:21

@Violetlavenders

What about Jacob, nn Jace?

I thought the op meant Jace pronounced Jase with an s sound Confused

Jason is a good option in that case.

It's that how it's pronounced then? Jake, only spelled wrong 😂 Why, oh why?
Lightningrain · 30/04/2021 17:22

Anyone that’s seen Teen Mom will immediately think of Jenelle and her mother. Not a good association!

I do know a Jason known as Jase but it’s probably a bit 1980’s.

MunchyCat · 30/04/2021 17:23

Teen mom.

imgoinginsaneinthemembrane · 30/04/2021 17:29

Even Ace would be better or Acer

RunningFromInsanity · 30/04/2021 17:38

I like it, it’s always been a contender for me.
(Another fan of mortal instruments series)

BackforGood · 30/04/2021 17:54

Awful

If I heard it called out in the park or somewhere, I'd assume it was just short for Jason (I'm assuming it is said, to rhyme with ace ?). I'm not keen on the name Jason, but that is at least a recognised name.

GreyhoundG1rl · 30/04/2021 17:57

@imgoinginsaneinthemembrane

Even Ace would be better or Acer
I don't think so.
iamtheoneandonlyyy · 30/04/2021 18:22

Nobody thinks it's a misspelled Jake Hmm
It's fine op

RickOShay · 30/04/2021 18:24

I like it Smile
Also like Acer

Beeeeeeeeeeeeeep · 30/04/2021 18:29

It's awful. A naff nickname for Jason.

Beeeeeeeeeeeeeep · 30/04/2021 18:29

@RickOShay

I like it Smile Also like Acer
Like the laptops?
Sarcobaleno · 30/04/2021 18:30

I'm sorry to be harsh but it's really completely awful

Chewbecca · 30/04/2021 18:31

Not good.

GreyhoundG1rl · 30/04/2021 18:33

It'll be assumed that it's short for Jason, however much people argue this. I can just hear Trace, short for Tracey in a cockney accent.

Awful.

PattyPan · 30/04/2021 18:46

Also makes me think of poor Jace from Teen Mom. I felt so sorry for that kid.
My relative named her kid Jace too and there were many raised eyebrows.

MargosKaftan · 30/04/2021 18:48

If you are pronouncing it Jase, id assume he was really Jason. If you are pronouncing it Jake, then I'd assume it was spelt Jake.

What is it that appeals?

Would you consider Jason, and nickname Jace to give him options? I haven't met any little Jason's. It might be one of those names you want to find, both unique and not so weird he always has to spell it out to call centres.

miltonj · 30/04/2021 19:02

Love Jason. I'm not keen on just jace at all, it just doesn't seem complete somehow.

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