Jaxon vs. Jackson !

JoReavesMommy

(sorry can't find the baby name thread)

I'm torn between the two..,

I have less than 7 weeks to make such a permanent decision, I'm super obsessed with Jaxon but everyone around me hates the spelling. Is it that bad?

Middle name Alexander is set in stone, but I really need help deciding the first name..

Suggestions please. 

ash413

Jackson!

Jaxson is a mispelled trendy version of Jackson. Jackson is timeless.

hacharles

There's also an entire baby name board but I can almost guaruatnee that they will all tell you that Jaxon is horrible.

Jackson for the win.

natalknitter15

I'm not a big fan of this for a first name, but if given a choice between the two, I would vote Jackson.

ColoradoHiker

Jackson!

ashleywuli

Hate Jaxon, go with jackson

Shelbyville30

Love Jackson! Actually my first choice if we have a boy but hubby isn't on board.

MoonUnitNugget

Jackson

gerblah

It really is that bad...

bbiutmcph

Jackson if you must but honestly every form of this was at the point of overdone a couple years ago.

Jaxon doesn't make it more unique or cute and doesn't present well on paper as an adult

onebadmotha

Another vote for Jackson. I can't picture a grown man named Jaxon. I just can't. 

Cook3133

I am the oddball, I love Jaxon and would call him Jax.

Jackson is good to, and will be shortened to Jack.

thegingeravenger

The only "thing" that rocks the name Jaxon is Jaxon de Ville of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Go traditional, not trendy.

grapesoda1111

Jackson

katrinasmith17

Jackson is nice
Jaxon will be dated

nbpa3027

Please spell it correctly and use Jackson. You can even still use the nickname Jax (spelled that way) if you want. No adult ,or child for that matter, should have to be putting a misspelled name on formal paperwork.

Pontot31

ash413 said:

Jackson!

Jaxson is a mispelled trendy version of Jackson. Jackson is timeless.

This. Jaxon is a total misspelling.
I'm Not a fan of the name spelled be right way - it's too trendy. But if you're going to name him that spell it right.

JLW0504

As Bob and Tom would say, use the "Supreme Court Justice" trick. Who would you prefer, SCJ Jaxon or SCJ Jackson?

My vote is Jackson. I hate trendy, misspelled names.

pink*sheep

I concur with all of the traditional spelling votes.

CharminglySouthern

Jaxon is like nails on a chalkboard.

wulfpackgirl

Jackson

Ceridwen77

Your child will thank you later in life if you spell their name correctly. Don't use the misspelled version.

QueenWaldorf5

Jaxon is a made up name and it's awful.

lakesideknitter

If you must use this name, spell it correctly. Jackson.

JoReavesMommy

Thanks Ladies !!

Noey80

Jaxon for sure.

TacoSarah

Jackson. Jaxon Alexander has too many x's IMO.

Lsager424

Jackson. No ifs ands or buts.

kmd91

I'm beyond tired of the name Jackson at this point. I loved it when the trend was first starting, but now I swear that is every other little boys name these days. But, that's just my personal preference.

I would also vote for Jackson versus Jaxon. But at least Jaxson wasn't a spelling option, because that one just drives me up a wall.

HopefulMNMom

Jackson for the win! Jaxon is awful.

aleecats

I love Jaxson and it was actually
My first pick if LO was a boy, but I got it from one of my favorite books in which that character meant a lot to me. I don't believe it's "misspelled" if that's the way you intended to spell it just my honest opinion.
Ultimately it's up to you, and I wouldn't take the advice of Internet strangers, because they're easy to brush off which isn't helpful if your really that torn. Try talking to a close friend or family member and get their input about it. Or don't ask anyone and chose a name you love, no one but you and your DH has to like it or agree with it.

violetigerlily

nbpa3027 said: Please spell it correctly and use Jackson. You can even still use the nickname Jax (spelled that way) if you want. No adult ,or child for that matter, should have to be putting a misspelled name on formal paperwork.

I like this idea. I don't really think of Jaxon as being spelled incorrectly (it's a name--there are Sarahs and Saras and the Saras names aren't wrong even if I don't like it) BUT I agree that traditional spellings are probably better long term.  But if you really like having the "x" Jax is a nice nickname compromise. When he's older he can decide if he wants to go by his nickname or the more traditional name. 

Edit: quote fail

MyCousinVinny

aleecats said:

I love Jaxson and it was actually My first pick if LO was a boy, but I got it from one of my favorite books in which that character meant a lot to me. I don't believe it's "misspelled" if that's the way you intended to spell it just my honest opinion. Ultimately it's up to you, and I wouldn't take the advice of Internet strangers, because they're easy to brush off which isn't helpful if your really that torn. Try talking to a close friend or family member and get their input about it. Or don't ask anyone and chose a name you love, no one but you and your DH has to like it or agree with it.

But she asked for opinions so she got them.

In my experience, asking a total stranger is more likely to result in an honest answer because we don't know you.  A close friend or family member may not want to hurt your feelings and is more likely to just agree with what you say because they don't want to risk offending you.

FWIW, the majority of responses here are telling of what the rest of the world will think.  Just sayin'.

Xette

Jaxon! I'm naming my baby Jaxon Walker. Jaxon is an English name meaning "God has been gracious; has shown favor"

french_mani

We are naming our baby boy Jackson Thomas and maybe we'll call him Jax for a nickname.

SoFlaMommie1128

Jackson!! Classic never goes out of style.

Our little one will be named Jack

satindawl83

Jackson is classic! Plus it reminds me of one of my favorite movies, "Steel Magnolias". And I'm pretty sure his name in the movie was spelled "correctly."

melaniejayyy

I'm having a boy and his name will be Jaxon Taylor. I love Jax but I don't like Jack which is obviously why I went with Jaxon. It's different and I like it!

JessicaS0914

melaniejayyy said:

I'm having a boy and his name will be Jaxon Taylor. I love Jax but I don't like Jack which is obviously why I went with Jaxon. It's different and I like it!

It's not at all "different" anymore, sadly. It's been in the top 100 for 5 years. Also, just found out Justin Beiber has a brother named Jaxson. That says enough for me!

CharminglySouthern

JessicaS0914 said:

melaniejayyy said:

I'm having a boy and his name will be Jaxon Taylor. I love Jax but I don't like Jack which is obviously why I went with Jaxon. It's different and I like it!

It's not at all "different" anymore, sadly. It's been in the top 100 for 5 years. Also, just found out Justin Beiber has a brother named Jaxson. That says enough for me!

Poor Beibs. I had a feeling his parents weren't very bright. I guess that confirms it.

Laura&brad1

In New Zealand Jaxon is very popular with the nick name jax totally personal preference I love the name but I think if it were my son I would spell it Jackson