It’s just a classic, and I like it a lot. There can be a baby named James, a teen named James and it definitely works well for an adult and an older man. It’s a family name for me, and I just think it suits multiple generations. Steph the WonderWorrier Decemat 12:29 pm.James and Josephine (Jay and Jo too cute? Jay and Josie)Ģ8 thoughts on “ Boy-Girl Twins J. The name Jade has a similar sound but is much less common. Jade came to mind because you like Jayden for a boy. I think Jay works as a nickname for any name beginning with J., because the initial J. Right now it’s way down in the 400s (source: Social Security Administration). Jasper is a favorite of mine, though I understand it’s used in the Twilight series and so may be poised for a huge rush of popularity. Jameson works in the same way: Jameson (Jay) Vawter. James is another name the eyes skate right past, but I think it’s particularly excellent here because it works as a long form for the nickname Jay. I will pause a moment to make sure you give it due consideration. And while it SEEMS like it must be one of the most common names ever, it’s significantly less common than Jacob and Jaden in the classroom, and in fact has become a surprising choice on a child. I’ve talked before about my love for the name John/Jon: it seems almost like a non-name (Paul once called it “generic”), and yet in actual usage it is a tremendously satisfying name that demonstrates again and again why it has been such an enduringly popular choice. ![]() Some of them are so familiar, they don’t even register anymore. ![]() I sense that your eyes went skimming right past some of those names. We are already thinking we could call him “Jay” but are looking for a more formal first name. We also liked Jack but for the same reason have nixed it. Those are fine by me, but I am now cringing as Jayden is so popular now. He has agreed to put Josselyn and Jayden on the short list. The problem is, he doesn’t like ANYTHING (typical male, right?) Everything I have suggested he has turned down. If not, all bets are off, but I told him we would try. I have also agreed to “try” to stick with a “J” girl name if we could find something we like. So, I have already agreed we would stick with that. My husband is the fourth generation of male “J” first names and Vawter middle name. My name is Amanda (Leigh) and me and my husband (Jacob Vawter) are expecting boy/girl twins in January.
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