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Too much of a mouthful?

63 replies

Seasidesusy · 17/01/2022 14:57

We’re due any day now, and not sure what we are having. Our boy’s name is sorted and our girl’s was but I’m having doubts as not sure if it’s too much of a mouthful!
What do you think about Jennifer Julia Driver? Too many Js or is it ok? The middle name is set.. we do have a second choice for the first name but we both love Jennifer.
Thanks in advance!

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EIIa · 17/01/2022 16:27

Jennifer is so much better than Ava OP

Also:
I have a long first name, Elizabeth, three
Middle names and a double barelled surname. Yes a mouthful but you don’t often have to write it out

Talipesmum · 17/01/2022 16:31

I think it sounds absolutely great. And can be JJ Driver or JJ for fun. Go for it.

Glitterygreen · 17/01/2022 16:32

@Synchrony

I love Jennifer.

Don't choose a first name you like less based on a middle name no one will ever say. Jennifer is what you'll be using every day.

I agree with this.

Realistically how often will she ever be saying her full name anyway?

Also Ava is so popular, she will likely be one of a few in her class so Jennifer is definitely a better shout from that POV.

piney07 · 17/01/2022 16:39

Jenny Driver is nice I really don’t think you need to go back to the drawing board!

However, Olivia Driver could work too? Olivia Julia Driver. Something cohesive about it without it being too hard to say.

RuthW · 17/01/2022 17:15

Jennifer Driver isn't good together.

RuthW · 17/01/2022 17:16

Ava Driver isn't good either. Sorry. You need a name not ending in a or er

MsTSwift · 17/01/2022 17:22

Definitely go with Jennifer Ava very dull and over used

Antiqueanniesmagiclanternshow · 17/01/2022 17:24

Jennifer a hundred times better than ava
Jennifer julia os so lovely!

ISmellBurnings · 17/01/2022 17:25

Nooo not Ava, there are sooooooo many Ava’s, she’ll be Ava no.5 in her class. It’s so overused.

I like Jennifer, but I do think you need to break up the JJ with another name. Saying that, no one ever mentions middle names.

Luredbyapomegranate · 19/01/2022 23:35

The double j is fine Jennifer driver isn’t a great combo though, OK if you are going to call her Jennie day to day I suppose. Ava has the same issue and is also overused.

What about Genevieve?

Beanosaurus · 19/01/2022 23:39

My name is Jennifer and have a J middle name, I say go for it :)

Flutterflybutterby · 20/01/2022 06:04

I think it's cool! Not another Ava! Jennifer and Julie are classy and rare whereas Ava is pretty but done to death.

Can you add another middle name to break it up, if you're worried it's too 'j' heavy?

Jennifer Alice Julia
Jennifer Daisy Julia
Jennifer Iris Julia
Jennifer Sophie Julia
Jennifer Mary Julia

Etc

TheWayTheLightFalls · 20/01/2022 06:08

Julia Jennifer?

TheWayTheLightFalls · 20/01/2022 06:09

Gah, just saw your update.

halfsiesonapotnoodle · 20/01/2022 06:21

I think it sounds lovely, you're completely overthinking it and forget about what random people on mumsnet might say. Please don't choose the frumpy and very common Ava instead! Jennifer is very nice.

HeronLanyon · 20/01/2022 06:50

gabbiadini Love mn ! Jenny Diver from Mack the Knife reference. After decades of listening for the first time thought ‘well who the hell was Jenny Diver’.
Astonishing to be folklore pickpocket of such repute that born 1700 that rep continues. Love her use of false arms in her ‘trade’. Audacious !
I like Jennifer Julia.

MsTSwift · 20/01/2022 06:54

Also middle names are almost always utterly pointless and rarely used so dont let the tail wag the dog!

CurtainTroubles · 20/01/2022 06:56

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BunnyRuddington · 20/01/2022 07:51

Another vote for your first choice. Ava/Eva/Evie/Eve are all really common around here.

MsTSwift · 20/01/2022 07:53

At one point one third of the girls in dds primary class were named a variant of the name Eve

TheDaydreamBelievers · 20/01/2022 07:57

Yes Jennifer is nice! Much better than Ava and Olivia (both super common at the moment), good classic, good nicknames possible

agentdavid · 20/01/2022 07:59

I love Jennifer Julia. Not sure why but it flows to me, and for the JJ nickname.

Probably biased as I liked JJ in criminal minds.

pastypirate · 20/01/2022 08:00

It's fine - she might be JJ as a nickname later on which is quite nice

Flocon · 20/01/2022 08:01

I like it. You could always add Ava so its Jennifer Ava Julia Driver if it really bothers you?

Needdoughnuts · 20/01/2022 08:19

I was going to say it was too much all names ending with a schwa but I've changed my mind and think it's fab. Go for it!