We're expecting our 1st DC in about 6 weeks (don't know the gender) and was wondering what people thought of the name Jessica.
My DH and I have both always loved this name, even before I fell pregnant. I particularly like the fact that it can be shortened to Jess or Jessie.
I wouldn't normally post in this section as am of the opinion that if you like a name it doesn't really matter what anyone else thinks.
However, a couple of people recently, when we have shared our name possibilities, have started to make comments like "Oo I wouldn't pick the name Jessica - hasn't it been the most common name for years"!
I was aware of this but it never really bothered me as I love the name and don't actually know any Jessicas or anyone who has chosen that name.
The problem is that my DH does seem bothered by these comments and is starting to doubt our choice! It's thrown me a bit to be honest.
What do you think?