Opinions on calling 'J' named boys Jay as a nickname

[NearlyThere91]

What do you think of the sound of J (Jay). Is it too Inbetweeners? I think it's a beautiful sound

You're fully entitled disagree, just like I'm fully entitled to think it's odd. Each to their own.

Of course.

That's the beauty of discussion and debate on forums such of these and why I am always keen to point out that whatever i write, it's just my own opinion.

It's fine as a NN. And if your child doesn't like it, then they can go by their full name or a different NN when they are old enough to express a preference.

Jay is ok as a name if that's your thing,but don't like it as an abbreviation for any name beginning with J.

I don't mind it

I'm female and called Jay for short of my name. I've been called it for so long I often forget to respond if anyone uses my actual name 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

This brings to mind an episode of The Simpson's where Homer wanted to know what the J in Homer J. Simpson stood for.

Jay Rayner

God forbid 🙄

Yes calling Thomas 'T' is fine, but when he signs his name he'll write T, not Tee.

Thomas can be T but not Tee.
Jonathan can be J but not Jay.

I think only because 'Tee' isn't a widely recognised nn whereas Jay is.

My niece gets 'Gigi' (written like that) for no other reason than her name starts with a G.

I may well be in the minority but I honestly wouldn't think anything about someone being called Jay just because their name started with that letter (Jonathan for example).

I think jay works either as a standalone name or as a shortening for a name starting with a jay sound like Jamie . I would find it a bit strange to use for a Julian/Justin/Jude although ultimately any nickname can be used.

I know a Zainab, known universally as Zee! Suits her.

Sorry for continuing the detail OP. Jay is nice, and James is one of my top boys names of all time.

Short for Jason. Or Junior.

My son is a J and he likes it. His name doesn’t start with it’s the sound Jay

Considering the popularity of names like Wren, Rowan, Robin, Jay should fit that vibe but strangely doesn’t. I don’t know if its name like Jayden that have changed perceptions. Before anyone comes at me I know Jadon is a biblical name but in England, it’s morphed into a name with other associations.

Jay can be a name in its own right - I know a grown man in a very responsible job who's just Jay. Otherwise, I think it makes a good short form for any name that starts with the "jay" sound, like Jason or Jacob, but I wouldn't personally use it for a child called John or Joseph, any more than I'd use "Dee" for a child called David.

I had a glance out of nosiness online (mutual connections). Naughty Jay too has a very respectable job now and kids. I hope they give him a run for his money at times!

It's nice. Sounds bit tougher than Wren or Robin. That makes sense, a jay is a much bigger bird than a cute little Jenny wren. They're very intelligent and the name comes from garrulous/ garrulus so you'd expect a bit of sass and noise!

My husband's name begins with a J - I call him J all the time 😬 Before I saw this thread it wouldn't have occurred to me that it might be contentious!

Jacob or Jamie, some of my favourite names.