Seeking Help with a Baby Name

Updated on April 22, 2009
J.D. asks from Wood River, IL
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I am having trouble thinking up a good J name for our third child. My son is Jordan and my daughter is Jaidyn. Any suggestions would be great. Sorry, I should have told you that we were looking for a boy name. We had decided on Juliette if its a girl, but I do like having them all end in an n. You would think it would get easier the third time around.

Also it's amazing that some of you knew that my step-sons name does not start with a J. His name is Brayden. So far I like Jackson and Jamison, but I will let my husband read these tonight. Thanks to all.

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We have picked Jace for a boy and Juliette for a girl. Thank you all for your help.

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K.L.

answers from St. Louis on

Edit: Can't believe I forgot to offer the idea of my own middle name, Jeannine! I also know an unusual boy name. I know a delightful man named Jamsheed. I always thought that was an ellegant name for a man.

I noticed that you not only have 2 J names, but that they are both 2 syllable names that end with N. I don't know if you want to keep it all that similar, but if the first two children have something in common the third does not, kids will notice it. My 3 syblings were given 2 middle names and I was only given one. As a child, it actually contributed to a feeling of being slighted or left out. There really are a variety of beautiful names that would work: Justin, Jaclyn, Joslyn, Jason, Jackson, Jarren...

Although the traditional spelling of one of my favorite girl names, Jasmine, does not end in N, it does end with that sound and can be spelled for the more exotic pronounciation, which puts the accent on the last syllable - Jasmeen. Justine can also be spelled Justeen.

Anyway, these were the thoughts that struck me. Hope it helps in the process.

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J.E.

answers from St. Louis on

Just another opinion that I think the 3rd one should not have a "J" name. If you DO decide to still go w/ the "J", dont end it w/ an "n". All the names sound too much alike - -- it's too much for people to take in when the names start and end w/ the same letter. Others wont remember the names as individuals b/c they sound too much alike. Just an opinion -- - so no one needs to write back slamming me. Thanks.

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C.A.

answers from St. Louis on

For a boy I like the name Jamison. It can also be spelled Jaimison, but I like the first spelling better.

For a girl I like Jewel. I also like Jasmine.

Jackson is also a good one for boys.

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S.R.

answers from Kansas City on

http://www.babynamewizard.com/
This is a cool site to explore. You can look up the popularity of a name. I hope that you will choose a name that isn't too unique the child will have to explain it or correct someone’s pronunciation of it. This baby may grow up to be a CEO of a company. Also, you want a name that will immature when your child is an adult.
Good Luck, the others suggestions are all nice. I liked Joy and Jillian too.

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P.B.

answers from St. Louis on

How about Janiece for a girl, I heard that
name years ago and it was one of the choices
I had for my daughter. All the boys name I
had were already given to you. GOd bless you
and your family.

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B.S.

answers from Joplin on

I like "Josiah" for a boy.
He was an 8-year-old boy King in the Bible. His story can be found in 1st and 2nd Kings.
His father was wicked King Ammon, but Josiah was a good person and a good king. So good, in fact that God postponed a certain judgment upon Israel until Josiah had lived his life and died. He ordered the rebuilding of the temple. In the process, the scriptures, which had been missing for a long time, were found and brought to him. When he read them, he ordered them read to the people. Then he decreed that he and all of the people would live according to the scriptures. As long as they did this (and as long as Josiah lived) God blessed the people and their land.

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T.M.

answers from Kansas City on

1st of all there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with naming all your kids with the letter J, so don't listen to people telling you not to, that's just not nice.

Jerrett, Jed, Jake, Jacey, Jaden, Jett

Good Luck!

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J.G.

answers from St. Louis on

Hi J.~

We have a friend who's child is Jasten, after the parents 2 brothers - Justin & Jason put together.
Try the Duggar's at http://www.duggarfamily.com/ - all their children have J names. I happen to like it when families have a trend/reason/story behind their children's name. We know families that have children named in order of the alphabet (EX: Adam, Becky, Callie, etc.) & other friends where the girls all start with "KA" (Kaitlynn, Kaylee, Kasey, Karli, Karrah).
I like Jenna, too. Oh & then there is J. or Jessie :)

J.

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M.H.

answers from Kansas City on

Hi J.,

I really like Jonah... but since that was already offered what about Jackson and I know this name is a bit old fashioned but I like it... Joy?

As for anyone putting down you wanting to name your children names that start with a certain letter... that's YOUR decision! They are your children. Good gracious!

My Best,
M.

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J.C.

answers from Kansas City on

You didn't mention a sex so I'm assuming you don't know yet.
I have a few suggestions:

Jocelyn, Jessica, Jacob, Jared, Jackson, Julia, Jillian, John, Joshua, Justine, Justin, There are alot of other ones but I don't know how old fashion or current you want your names. There's also James (Jim) & Jonah, Jason, Jamilyn, Joy or there's always my name J. (Ha! Ha!). I'm sure whatever you choose it will be beautiful! Good Luck.

J.

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S.H.

answers from St. Louis on

geez...you're asking for NAMES, not other moms' opinions on using a J name!

How about Jonah or Jenner for a boy? Josie or Jenna for a girl? Lots of choices out there.....good luck!

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G.R.

answers from St. Louis on

I can think of a few names. My daughter's name is Jessica,Jewel,Jameson,James,Jackson,Jamielyn,Joy,Jolyn,Jerry
Jillian,Jeffery,Jean,Janine,Janelle. I hope this helps you out. Let me know if you pick any of these name.
G. R.

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J.B.

answers from Lawrence on

My oldest is named Jarrett & my youngests middle name is Jayce

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H.H.

answers from Kansas City on

boy names
Jackson
Jenson

and common names, Joseph, Johnathan, Joel, Jason, James,

girl
Jaylyn,Jaylynn, Jalynne, Jaylynne,
Jayleen,
Joeleen or Joelene
Joyelle
Johnelle

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J.S.

answers from St. Louis on

How about J.? That's my name and I can tell you, there are not many Jans out there!

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L.F.

answers from Kansas City on

Some of my favorites:

Girl Names: Jensen and Jacy

Boy Names: Joshua, Justin, Jacob, Jackson

Good Luck:)

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J.A.

answers from Wichita on

Hi, J.! I also LOVE J names and wouldn't care what anyone thought about it! I have Jacquelynn and my son is Jaaron pronounced just like Aaron with a J. In our family we have a lot of J names.
Julie
Julia
Josephine
Jerrene
Jerlene
Jolene
J.
Jerry
Jason
Jeremy
Jeremiah
Shoot, I could go on and on. You can message me direct if you like. LOL Good luck! J.

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G.N.

answers from St. Louis on

U didnt say what ur third child will be, you can go to babynames.com

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L.S.

answers from Wichita on

Hey J.,

I have to agree with Lorie B. on this one. If your step-son doesn't have a "J" name, you might be looking for trouble. I know it's just a name, but it matters to kids.

My name, obviously starts with an L. When I was about seven years old, I noticed my dad and I both had L names and my sister and mom didn't. That made me feel special that my father and I shared something.

When my husband and I found out we were expecting, we went through the name game. My husband's name starts with an L, too, so we thought of naming our son an L name. However, we decided against that because my daughter's name starts with a J. She is from my first marriage, and is named after my best friend who was killed in a car accident when we were twelve. All this to say, our son has a T name. :)

So, if your step-son doesn't have a J name, you may want to reconsider.

Just a thought.

You've received lots of great ideas for names already! Good luck! ls

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S.M.

answers from Kansas City on

Jocelyn"Josie for Short".Jacyln,Jessica,Janae,Janie,Jillian,Jenni

Boys:Jasper,Jake.Jacob,Jonah,Joshua,Jeremy.Joel

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K.G.

answers from Wichita on

Check out the Duggar family website! They have 18 kids and all are J names. I like Jessa, Joy, Jana and Jeremiah. but all the kids have J names even Jinger and Jedediah. Good luck.

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D.M.

answers from Lawrence on

Hi J., You can go to www.babynames.com and look up a whole bunch of J names. One of my friends him and his two brother's are all J's and they are Justin, Jordan (but you have a Jordan already) and Jansen. I think the name Jansen is pretty cool and I hardly every hear that name. Hope this helps.

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N.W.

answers from Kansas City on

Julian - it can be for a boy or a girl.

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P.M.

answers from St. Louis on

How about if it is a boy Jalen or if a girl Jasleen, or Jaclyn (pronounced Jack.lyn) as in the actess Jaclyn Smith.

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V.F.

answers from Topeka on

Don't know if you know if it is a girl or boy yet but here are somes I can think of:
Joshua
Jennifer
Johannah
Jana
Jackson
Jill
Justin
James
Jason
Jeremiah
Joseph
JoAnn
Joy
Jessie
Jessa
Jinger
Josiah
Jeremy
Jedidiah
Jacob

Hope this helps!!

I just read other responses. I think all the same initial are fine but I do think you should consider your ste son. Maybe use his first initial for this childs name!!

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M.S.

answers from Topeka on

I really like the name Jocelyn

S.L.

answers from Kansas City on

I would agree with Lori B about considering your stepson but otherwise you have many good choices to pick from here. Just love and enjoy the new little one because no matter what the name is they will grow way too fast!!! My kids had the same syllables and the girls all had the 'n' ending so there are many ways to pick. Justin or Justine is nice.

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C.M.

answers from Springfield on

Jentry. One of my friends (whose name is Jenny) has two daughters named Jordyn and Jaidyn and she just had a little boy in January that she named Jentry.

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D.C.

answers from Kansas City on

My children are Jessica Jean and Joshua Ray. How about Jenner, Joel, Jill, Jeffrey. That's all I can think of for now! Good luck!

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K.B.

answers from Kansas City on

You have lots of great suggestions out there, so here's another, my friend's son's name is Jarius and I have a friend who named her son Jackson.

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N.W.

answers from Kansas City on

I didn't see Jacinda, Joelle, girls. Jansen for a boy. The rest have already been taken.

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S.W.

answers from St. Louis on

Hi J., I have a neice named Jalynn. I always thought taht was cute.

Good luck!

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J.B.

answers from Kansas City on

My name is Jaclyn. other girls names are Jocelyn, Jacelyn. Boys names that come to my head are Jace, Jack, Jackson, Joseph, Jiles, Jameson. Have fun deciding!

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C.H.

answers from Kansas City on

My son's middle name is Jace. We have gotten so many complements on it! Plus it sounds good with the siblings names, Jordan, Jaidyn, and Jace. Has a nice ring! Good luck with the name hunt!

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L.B.

answers from St. Louis on

My first thought was: Does your step son have a J name, too? You didn't mention his name and you aren't really including him in your request but he is mentioned in your about me section. I think that it will feel like you are going out of your way to exclude him if all of "your" children have J names and his doesn't, this baby will be a half sibling to this child, also.

Maybe you could find a name that would go with all of the siblings names, I think it would be a mistake to not take this into account.

Best of luck to you and your family!
L.

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C.L.

answers from Kansas City on

My best friend has 4 Js; Jordan, Jaelyn, Joshua, and Jakobi. Also my other friend has 2 Js; Jadalyn & Jase.
I've always like Journey for a girl, or Jeriney (Jer-eh-ney), or Jonas for a boy... Best of luck!

M.P.

answers from St. Louis on

Hi J.
Congrats on your 3rd child! For a girl, I love the name Josslyn or Jocelyn (pronounced the same). For a boy, I love the name Josiah or Jarid. Good luck picking a name!

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S.V.

answers from St. Louis on

Hi, if you want to keep with the J names... there is a show on discovery health about the duggars family who have 18 children and named them all with J's. Here are the 18 names they used:
Joshua James, Jana Marie, John-David, Jill Michelle, Jessa Lauren, Jinger Nicole, seph Garrett, Josiah Matthew, Joy-Anna, Jedidiah Robert, Jeremiah Robert, Jason Michael, James Andrew, Justin Samuel, Jackson Levi, Johannah Faith, Jennifer Danielle, Jordyn-Grace Makiya

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M.M.

answers from Kansas City on

Jessie. Jordon. Josylin. James. Jayden.

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S.W.

answers from St. Louis on

I like Jessie. I really like the Jessie that I know, he's very cool. It could be a girl too.

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D.L.

answers from Kansas City on

I am sure that you have gotten many responses to your request but I will add in 2 "J" names that I like. I love the name Jade (its one of my daughters middle names - she has 2) but that is close to your daughters name so the other girls name is Johanna and for a boy I have always like the name Joel. Good luck in your name picking and enjoy your kids.

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T.O.

answers from Kansas City on

I know you have a lot of suggestions but here are a couple more: Jayla, Jasmin, Jaci.

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S.M.

answers from St. Louis on

You forgot to mention the sex of your third child. Are you looking for girl or boy names or both that begin with J? k

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J.L.

answers from Springfield on

My sister and I, as well as some of my cousins names include : J., Jodi, Jennifer, Jason, Joshua
I know a girl named Jalisha. Janelle. Jace or Jacinth. Jacobie. Jaiten. I work with a JoNita. Joilynn. My sister has a friend named Jarica. That's all I've got right now.

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