Jasper and Jarvis?

[SweetTea]

Just throwing these two names out there to see what people think?

Like Jasper don't like Jarvis, immediate association with Cocker.

Hey,

I don't mind Jasper, it's quite cool and could be anything when he grows up from artist to businessman -don't like Jarvis though sorry!

Jasper sounds like a cat to me (don't know why) and just think of Jarvis Cocker with his veeeeery long legs.

I hope this doesn't offend you but they sound like lovely names for King Charles spaniels, but not so good for babies.

Yeah, hubby does like Jarvis Cocker though! Is he so bad?!

Is Jasper very popular?

Jasper is quite nice, but Jarvis don't like..

Tidey, you made me laugh (grin) Not offended at all, but think long term. What about when they are older and not a baby?

Oh I like Jasper lots but not such a fan of Jarvis.

Sounds like a firm of solicitors in Dickens!

I love Jasper but hate Jarvis.

I like Jasper.

oooooh I like Jarvis actually. Might like it for LO due soon.

DH and I both like Jarvis Cocker (he has son called Albert - not sure if you like that?)

Jarvis is very cool, I considered it for 2 of mine

Jasper is ok, I know a new baby Jasper and seen is mentioned on here a few times recently... maybe the start of a revival?

Excellent names. For a pair of ginger tomcats.

Agreed, Jasper is a good name for an animal, i knew a dog by the name of it once.
Never heard of an animal call Jarvis though!!

Jarvis will definitely divide opinion that's for sure, but we want something a little different as our first child has a very 'safe' name!

Like Jasper but don't like Jarvis at all - sorry.

I don't like either, and they are fairly dissimilar IMO

Jasper - quite posh. Labrador
Jarvis - not posh ? "cool" (and a surname)

Sorry

Not keen on either tbh, Jasper the best of the two I suppose.

Well i think dh and i have both gone off Jasper, but Jarvis is still an option even though most of you don't like it!!

We did at one stage consider Oscar or Frederick (shortened to Freddie or Fred) but think these are both far too popular now.

What about Dylan or Dexter?

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Must be a bit different and not end with an 'e' sound such as eddie, billy, harry etc. (this is also why i don't like freddie!).

Thanks all!

I like Dylan but not keen on Dexter as it's a surname.

Dylan is lovely.

A few names beginning with Ja- or similar sounds

Jacob/Jake
Jairus
Jared
James
Jarvell
Jerome
Jeremiah/Jerry
George

Oh go on, go for Jarvis, I think it's great.

You'll regret it if you don't (bitter experience).

Thanks for the suggestions sapell3, but i find some of those names even more 'unusual' shall we say than Jarvis!! Not keen on anything biblical sounding, no offence but it's just not for us.

Hooray for Cadelaide! Another supporter!! What was your 'bitter experience'?

Discussed names with my midwife today and she thinks Jarvis is also a good name and thinks it suitable

Of course i have no idea if it's a boy or girl though as we decided not to find out!

Don't like Jasper - purely as I associate it with posh tossers. Like Jarvis - because I have harboured lustful thoughts about Jarvis Cocker since 1996 (appreciate this post isn't actually helpful, just felt compelled to add to the debate - sorry!).