OK... Long story shot we've been thinking of naming our baby boy ' Jayden ' and since he's due within a month and a half we need to make the decission now. Well at least thats what I say. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the name Jayden. I think its a really nice and a cute name for a boy. Except the father thinks its too 'girly'. Do you guys think that too ? I think its adorable. So he said fine, if we're naming him that, his middle name will be Nicholas (he has a reason for that name, he wants to 'honor' his brother by giving his son the same name, and I have no problem with that) and he'll just call him Nick (at home & stuff) ! Is this a good idea? I dunno cause if he's just gonna dumb the name Jayden and call him Nick then why the heck do we call should we call him that !?
Its confusing I know, but I need opinions. We're fighting over names right now so... lol ! Thanks for your help.
2007-10-13 23:38:31 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
I don't dislike the name Jayden. It certainly has climbed the rankings in popularity over the past few years, being in the top 100 names since 2003.
The original form is Jadon, yet it has been modified and altered to an form an onslaught of variations (Jayden, Jaden, Jaedon, Jaeden, Jaydon, etc.).
Along with Jayden, there has been the increasing popularity of names with similar sounds such as Hayden, Braden, Caden, Aidan etc. (and all of those names seem to also come with their own alternative spellings). There are now so many variants of the original name that we've become inundated with all these rhyming names (which we can modify to suit our personal preferences).
Because of these rhyming names, I think Jayden (I'll use your spelling) is a little too trendy and overused for my personal taste. I don't dislike the name though, as I don't dislike many of the above mentioned names. If you truly love the name (and it sounds as if you do), then use it. It's popular for a reason, many people like the name as well.
I must agree with the father that the particular spelling of Jayden with the "y" does add a feminine touch to the name. If I were to use the name, I would use it in the original form which is Jadon. I don't see that spelling very often and when someone asks you why you chose that spelling, you can tell them that it was the original spelling before it became so popular.
I will say that Jadon Nicholas does have a nice ring to it. As far as what you're actually going to call him, Jadon or Nick, I don't really know how to help you there. Either name sounds fine, but I understand you're point. You want to give him the name that you adore, but your husband wants to refer to him by his middle name....it kind of defeats the purpose of giving him the name you like so much, doesn't it?
Maybe you two can reach some sort of an agreement. Nick can be an affectionate nickname that ONLY dad uses; it would also create a special bond between father and son. As long as daddy understands that EVERYONE ELSE will be referring to your little bundle of joy by his first name. Children will often have a nickname that one relative absolutely insists on using (I did...I'll spare you the details). ;-)
I really hope some of this helped.
Congratulations and good luck! :-)
2007-10-14 01:41:05 · answer #1 · answered by Reese 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-20 07:15:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well ... Jayden is not my style, but your son certainly wouldn't be the only boy in his class with the name. (In fact, he may well be one of many!)
But if there's a reason for choosing Nicholas, I'd say go for Nicholas Jayden. Life is long, and I think you're less likely to regret a name chosen for its significance, than a name chosen because you simply like the way it sounds.
Our son is named for his grandfather. When my husband insisted on the name, I was pretty neutral about it. Now I love the fact that our little boy is carrying on the name of a great guy.
As for whether it would be confusing for your child to have two names, if you do opt for Jayden Nicholas? Maybe. Every kid is different. I think it more likely that the outside world will be baffled about what to call your boy. (Will one grandma call him NIck & the other use Jayden? Cousins? Friends?)
I kind of think you're better off to give up on this one - or to start from scratch and (quickly!) find a new name.
2007-10-14 02:00:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your husband doesn't like the name, you should look for a different name. You both should like the name you pick.
I'd suggest you both come up with a list of names, then score each others names, and come up with a short list of names you both like ok. If anyone gives the other's choices a very low score, than eliminate it. If you eliminate all of the names, then come up with a new list until you find something.
This is what my husband and I did. I had to give up my favorite names, but we came up with compromise names we both could live with. Our boys are Cole & Grant.
Personally, I dislike Jayden a lot. Very trendy, kind of girly, and not my style at all (sorry).
Good luck!
2007-10-14 04:20:20 · answer #4 · answered by Kiki 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jayden is 'cute' and not very masculine. In addition, the spelling can be varied and he will have to spell his name out for his remaining days on this earth. Do you want this burden for him? A trendy name is never a good idea. Stick with Nicholas as his first name! Masculine, classic, easy to spell and a great nickname attached, as well. How about Jaydin for his middle name? Oops, sorry- Jayden.
2007-10-13 23:51:23 · answer #5 · answered by heyMare 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I love Jayden...it's one of the names on my list. If it's that big of a deal for your husband then switch the names around. Name him Nicholas Jayden...still as adorable then it can make you both happy.
2007-10-14 04:41:48 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't really like the name Jayden at all, but I do think of it as a more girly name. Sorry, just being honest here.
2007-10-14 03:51:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i also like the name jayden and my son's friend at school is called jayden if your other half like the name Nicholas why don't you compromise and call him jayden and Nicholas for a middle name i think that name sounds lovely and has a ring to it
2007-10-13 23:43:04 · answer #8 · answered by fiona 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I like the name, but is too popular. I like Nicholas Jayden.
2007-10-14 03:23:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nicholas Jayden ? or Jay Nicholas ?
2007-10-14 00:01:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋