Anonymous
Post 01/30/2015 08:19     Subject: Considering name Jax
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I never understand this "not actually a name" argument. If your name is Jax, then Jax is actually a name. And the fact is that there are people whose name is Jax. It was ranked #223 in 2013. Javier was #222; Myles was #224.


It's not even in the SSA database prior to 2005.

Sons of Anarchy debuted in 2008. It's a nickname of a fictional character, and has grown in popularity since then. But it's not actually a name. It doesn't mean anything except "nickname for a fictional character on the television show Sons of Anarchy."


So your definition of a name is "something that means something"? Do you consider Apple a name? How about Comfort or Delight -- are those names? How about John -- what does that mean?


Well, Apple definitely means something -- it's a fruit. Comfort and Delight have definitions as well, although, no, I don't consider them "names."

John is Biblical. It means Grace or Mercy of the Lord.

Jax isn't anything. Except maybe a misspelling of the toy you pick up when you bounce a little rubber ball.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2015 08:13     Subject: Considering name Jax
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I never understand this "not actually a name" argument. If your name is Jax, then Jax is actually a name. And the fact is that there are people whose name is Jax. It was ranked #223 in 2013. Javier was #222; Myles was #224.


It's not even in the SSA database prior to 2005.

Sons of Anarchy debuted in 2008. It's a nickname of a fictional character, and has grown in popularity since then. But it's not actually a name. It doesn't mean anything except "nickname for a fictional character on the television show Sons of Anarchy."


So your definition of a name is "something that means something"? Do you consider Apple a name? How about Comfort or Delight -- are those names? How about John -- what does that mean?
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2015 08:08     Subject: Re:Considering name Jax
Anonymous wrote:I always thought Jack was a nickname for John. Could Jax be a nickname for John, too? Then he would have a more formal name for resumes, etc.

Or you could do something like James Xavier with the nickname Jax. That would be nice. But just Jax could be limiting later on.
. OP here. I like this. Thanks for the suggestion!
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2015 08:06     Subject: Considering name Jax
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Anonymous wrote:Sorry, I don't like it either. How about Jack or Jackson? I know these names have become very popular, but I still think they're very good names and they're MUCH better than Jax.



I don't understand any sentence constructed like "I know X name is popular BUT..."

Popular is good. Most people want to give popular names to their children. Casting about for obscurity doesn't make your snowflake special and unique.

That said, Jax isn't any good. Mostly because it's not actually a name.


I never understand this "not actually a name" argument. If your name is Jax, then Jax is actually a name. And the fact is that there are people whose name is Jax. It was ranked #223 in 2013. Javier was #222; Myles was #224.


It's not even in the SSA database prior to 2005.

Sons of Anarchy debuted in 2008. It's a nickname of a fictional character, and has grown in popularity since then. But it's not actually a name. It doesn't mean anything except "nickname for a fictional character on the television show Sons of Anarchy."
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2015 08:03     Subject: Considering name Jax
You should watch a few episodes of Vanderpump rules.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2015 08:03     Subject: Re:Considering name Jax
I always thought Jack was a nickname for John. Could Jax be a nickname for John, too? Then he would have a more formal name for resumes, etc.

Or you could do something like James Xavier with the nickname Jax. That would be nice. But just Jax could be limiting later on.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2015 08:02     Subject: Considering name Jax
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Anonymous wrote:What would it be short for?


Jaxon, of course?



So original !
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2015 08:01     Subject: Considering name Jax
Jackson is overused.

Jaxen is trashy.

Jax? What is wrong with you?
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2015 07:59     Subject: Considering name Jax
Anonymous wrote:Nope. Trendy and uneducated. What about Dean?


That's funny because I know a Jaxon Dean! He is frequently called Jax.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2015 07:10     Subject: Considering name Jax
My son is Jack and before he was born I though it would be a cute nickname (Jax). Never actually ended up calling him that though.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2015 07:00     Subject: Considering name Jax
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Sorry, I don't like it either. How about Jack or Jackson? I know these names have become very popular, but I still think they're very good names and they're MUCH better than Jax.



I don't understand any sentence constructed like "I know X name is popular BUT..."

Popular is good. Most people want to give popular names to their children. Casting about for obscurity doesn't make your snowflake special and unique.

That said, Jax isn't any good. Mostly because it's not actually a name.


I never understand this "not actually a name" argument. If your name is Jax, then Jax is actually a name. And the fact is that there are people whose name is Jax. It was ranked #223 in 2013. Javier was #222; Myles was #224.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2015 06:51     Subject: Considering name Jax
Anonymous wrote:Sorry, I don't like it either. How about Jack or Jackson? I know these names have become very popular, but I still think they're very good names and they're MUCH better than Jax.



I don't understand any sentence constructed like "I know X name is popular BUT..."

Popular is good. Most people want to give popular names to their children. Casting about for obscurity doesn't make your snowflake special and unique.

That said, Jax isn't any good. Mostly because it's not actually a name.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2015 06:48     Subject: Re:Considering name Jax
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Anonymous wrote:White trash made up name.


It was the name of a brewery and beer in New Orleans, so not made up, but not a great origin either.


The Jax in the Jax brewery is short for Jackson.

OP, I think it's fine, and if you like it, you should use it -- unless you're concerned about the opinions of a bunch of anonymous classist, racist snobs on an Internet message board.


<--- mother of Maysen (a girly girl) and Jackson (a little boy) who secretly wishes she'd gone all the way and used Jaxen like she wanted before stupid DH talked her out of it.


No, my children have royalty-of-England names.

Isn't 6:31 am too early to be so nasty?
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2015 06:42     Subject: Considering name Jax
SONS OF ANARCHY. MOTORCYCLE THUG.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2015 06:40     Subject: Considering name Jax
Is this short for Jackson? Like The Sons of Anarchy? LOL

I don't like it, but to each her own. If you like the name, you don't need my approval, do you?