Two Names, One Week to Go

[fishes]

DH and I are having a hard time discussing names. Long story short: I'm stuck on Jesse, he's not a fan. I proposed James Vincent (our dads' MNs) as a compromise - he's latched on, but I'm not sure I can give up Jesse yet.

So, just for fun, which would you pick?

[leahb12]

James by so much.

[MauiBliss]

James Vincent by a lot. I actually would prefer Vincent in the FN spot. Jesse feels so dated to the 80s or early 90s and it's just not in the same league as James or Vincent. Ryan Jesse would be ok. Kind of blah but certainly nothing wrong with it.

[Widget123]

I don't think I can get behind Jesse for a boy anytime soon. It just feels too "Uncle Jesse" to me. Not a fan of James either, honestly, but I would pick James over Jesse.

[Idani]

James Vincent is a fantastic name.

[missycee]

I really dislike Jessie...so James without a doubt.

[Deleted]

Not a fan of Jesse for a boy. I prefer Vincent James instead too. I like the sound of the middle name being shorter than the first name rather than vice versa.

[pbandj714]

I much prefer James!

[emilillies]

James!

[honeylemon]

James Vincent

No contest

[bromios]

James Vincent, no contest.

[Deleted]

Very hard choice; except when you say he doesn't care for Jesse. That makes it easy! James is my favorite all time/forever name for a boy.

[violette]

Honestly, I would wait and meet him before deciding. We went into the delivery room with two names left on the list, and I'm glad we did. It was so obvious once she was born which was right.

[ashiscute]

James Vincent is a fantastic name!! I adore it. I feel the same way about Jesse that your H does.

[dreadpiratebuttercup]

James Vincent by miles and miles.

[reginaphalange]

James Vincent all the way. I don't like Jesse

[DanaScullyX]

I also am not a fan of Jesse.

[soultrane]

What about Jesse James? Just kidding!

I prefer James Vincent, but I agree with the poster who suggested just waiting until he's born. At this point, it's only a week away and it may be much easier for you to choose a name when you're looking at him. Good luck!

[daystardreams]

James

[chriskoo]

I'm clearly in the minority, but I LOVE Jesse for a boy. I know 4 babies under 2 named James, Jesse is refreshing.

[fishes]

Feb 5, 2015 14:20:06 GMT -5 chriskoo said:

I'm clearly in the minority, but I LOVE Jesse for a boy. I know 4 babies under 2 named James, Jesse is refreshing.

James is a very solid name. I know tons of men named James in my parents generation, another ton in my generation, and a new ton in our kids' generation... It'll apparently never go out of style  

[fishes]

Feb 5, 2015 13:39:41 GMT -5 soultrane said:

What about Jesse James? Just kidding!

I prefer James Vincent, but I agree with the poster who suggested just waiting until he's born. At this point, it's only a week away and it may be much easier for you to choose a name when you're looking at him. Good luck!

It's so tragic - Jesse James has such a nice ring to it

[ugotstarbucked]

Jesse is so dated to me. I feel like that name peaked in 1980.

[DanaScullyX]

Feb 5, 2015 15:32:13 GMT -5 fishes said:

Feb 5, 2015 13:39:41 GMT -5 soultrane said:

What about Jesse James? Just kidding!

I prefer James Vincent, but I agree with the poster who suggested just waiting until he's born. At this point, it's only a week away and it may be much easier for you to choose a name when you're looking at him. Good luck!

It's so tragic - Jesse James has such a nice ring to it

I am not making this up, I taught a kid named Jesse James.