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Registering tomorrow- need a middle name ASAP!!

39 replies

alotoftutus · 01/05/2023 21:51

So my son is almost 6 weeks and naming him has been impossible.
We've finally settled on Jasper for his first name but he still has no middle name and I'm out of time. He has to be registered tomorrow!
We don't have a family name to use.
We have a few ideas but nothing I am 100% on
I like Eddie, kids like Harry, Husband likes Nicholas.

What is the perfect middle name for Jasper?????

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BaronessBomburst · 01/05/2023 21:55

I like Jasper Edward.

Jasper Alexander
Jasper William
Jasper Matthew
Jasper Peter
Jasper Adam

Something classic.

ExpatInSlavikLand · 01/05/2023 21:57

Jasper Harry is lovely! Your order kids will be chuffed if you choose it, too!

Turquoisestone · 01/05/2023 22:09

Jasper Edward has some strong Twilight vibes (both are names from the books in case you’re unfamiliar).

I agree with @ExpatInSlavikLand, plus the older kids choosing it is a nicer story for Jasper than it just being a random name 🙂

Aintshesweet · 01/05/2023 22:13

You could choose one of the following as a nod to Jasper Tudor:
Jasper Owen
Jasper Edmund
Jasper Henry

or choose another J name? I think a strong name like Jasper works well with another J middle name

Jasper James
Jasper John
Jasper Joe/Joseph
Jasper Jack
Jasper Jake

GailTheFish · 01/05/2023 22:13

How many syllables does your surname have and what letter does it start with?

Sandysandwich · 01/05/2023 22:14

I like Jasper Harry the most

Jasper Eddie runs together for me into Jasper ready

DanceBeneathADiamondSky · 01/05/2023 22:15

I like Jasper Nicholas

If you aren't keen though:

Jasper Benjamin
Jasper Thomas
Jasper Laurence
Jasper Dominic

WordtoYoMumma · 01/05/2023 22:15

Matthew

Beachhutnut · 01/05/2023 22:17

Why do you need a middle name? Just curious. None of mine have any.

TomatoSandwiches · 01/05/2023 22:22

Jasper William
Jasper Alexander
Jasper James
Jasper Horatio
Jasper Elliott
Jasper Kent
Jasper Olivier
Jasper Francis
Jasper Nico
Jasper Loui

LilacSloth · 01/05/2023 22:54

Jasper Luke
Jasper Rowan
Jasper Harrison
Jasper Andrew
Jasper Leo

ChufftyBadge · 01/05/2023 23:03

Jasper Lee
Jasper Jay
Jasper George
Jasper Charles - topical!
Jasper Miles
Jasper Tom/Thomas

LizzieBet14 · 01/05/2023 23:03

Jasper Leo ❤️

depre · 01/05/2023 23:06

Beachhutnut · 01/05/2023 22:17

Why do you need a middle name? Just curious. None of mine have any.

This. Middle names are rarely used. If you don't have one in mind don't force it.

allthegoodusernameshavegone · 01/05/2023 23:06

Jasper on its own is lovely, middle names are pointless imo unless some family connection, apart from my passport I have never used mine.

Hellocatshome · 01/05/2023 23:08

No need to shoehorn a random middle name in, perfectly acceptable not to have one.

Treasureboxkey · 01/05/2023 23:11

Oh, I like a middle name. I always feel a bit sad for people who don't have one. I don't know why.

It really does depend on surname though, how many syllables and what is the first letter?

fairycupcakes · 01/05/2023 23:23

Aww I think your older children would be thrilled if you went with Jasper Harry ❤️

AssertiveGertrude · 01/05/2023 23:27

Jasper Is lovely and I don’t think you need a middle name but if you did I would go for something simple like Sam or Ben

Rightnowstraightaway · 01/05/2023 23:34

You don't need one but of those options I think Eddie doesn't flow, and Nicholas with Jasper makes me think of Christmas (Wise man and Santa). So I'd use Harry.

But if looking at other options I like Jasper with David, Ray, Sky and alliterative J names like John and James.

ThickSkinnedSoWhat · 01/05/2023 23:45

Beachhutnut · 01/05/2023 22:17

Why do you need a middle name? Just curious. None of mine have any.

This. I understand familial middle names, which my own child has, but I've never understood the need for middle names otherwise. Especially picked at random from a MN post within hours of registering.

FatGirlSwim · 01/05/2023 23:45

Jasper Harry is lovely and special to have a name given by siblings. My youngest dd has a middle name that siblings chose and she loves it.

Jasper Milo
Jasper Rowan
Jasper Theo
Jasper Riley
Jasper Henry
Jasper Toby
Jasper Edward

SleepingStandingUp · 01/05/2023 23:47

depre · 01/05/2023 23:06

This. Middle names are rarely used. If you don't have one in mind don't force it.

You can't give middle names to some of the kids and it others.

SleepingStandingUp · 01/05/2023 23:47

If you're not bothered, I'd let the kids pick. They'll be so proud

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