Boy name opinion

jjgypsy

We currently have 2 boys & a girl with our last kiddo, a boy, due next month. 
We'd like to use Jameson as a middle name, I'm just not certain it goes with the first names we like. 
Also, our dogs name is Camden which sounds a lot like one of the name choices. 
Last name ends with "more". 

Cameron Jameson 
Bracken Jameson

Thanks for your input! 

SmrBrd2012

Where did you find the name Bracken? I've never heard it before and TBH I don't like it. It's kind of harsh. Cameron is nice but I don't love it with the MN and it might be a little confusing with the dog Camden. Are you open to other options?

bbiutmcph

Bracken like the ferns? That's really bad. 

Cameron is super close to your dogs name but way better. Are these the final two choices?

jjgypsy

I kind of made up the name Bracken. After doing some research it seems as though it was a last name & is of Irish decent. It means fern or deep in the woods. We hunt etc. 
We are open to other names, we just haven't found any we really like. We'd prefer to stay away from really popular names. 
If we use Backen we'll probably call him "Brax" & "Cam" for Cameron. 

SmrBrd2012

jjgypsy said:

I kind of made up the name Bracken. After doing some research it seems as though it was a last name & is of Irish decent. It means fern or deep in the woods. We hunt etc. 
We are open to other names, we just haven't found any we really like. We'd prefer to stay away from really popular names. 
If we use Backen we'll probably call him "Brax" & "Cam" for Cameron. 

Thinking of other outdoorsy names....What about:
Hunter
Colton
Wyatt
Forrest
Brooks
Archer
Gale
Rowan

emilyalso

I like Cameron, but it sounds pretty similar to Jameson to me. What about Cameron James?

bbiutmcph

What are your other kids names? Maybe we could give some more suggestions based on that that would pair with Jameson.

leighry

I love the name Cameron, but it does sound odd with Jameson because of the "on" at the end of each but usually the names aren't said together on a regular basis. I have a Ryan Erin and I thought it sounded awkward at first but now that I've been saying it so long it sounds fine to me (especially when you put the last name with it, it rounds out just fine). Go with what you love. But I think Cameron is a solid choice. You could also call him CJ as a nickname which I love too.

LastMango

Love Cameron but not with Jameson. Also, it is pretty close to the dog's name. Bracken sounds made up and as one PP said, harsh. I'd keep looking.

KaLikeAWind

I know Bracken refers to ferns,  but it reminds me of "brackish", which one of the definitions of brackish is "unpleasant or distasteful". That's what I get out of this name. Thusly, I'm for Cameron. 

Love PP suggestions of Wyatt, Forrest, Archer, Gale, Rowan for 'outdoorsy' names. 

thatcma

emilyalso said:

I like Cameron, but it sounds pretty similar to Jameson to me. What about Cameron James?

This

leighry

How about Brock? Has a kind of hard sound but is a well known name so no one will wonder where it came from.. and since it's short it flows well with a longer middle name.

caseyw8784

I had little sleep last night, so right now all I can picture/see/hear when I read the name Bracken is "Release the Cracken!"

Cameron is nms but I liked a PP's suggestion, Cameron James. It flows well and seems solid. And CJ would be a cute nickname for it!

jjgypsy

bbiutmcph said:

What are your other kids names? Maybe we could give some more suggestions based on that that would pair with Jameson.

Their names are Gabriel "Gabe" Alton, Jaden McKinley & Alexander "Xander" Jonathan. All the middle names are past down from a family member. 

caseyw8784

Alton is also a family name for me, and I LOVE it. and then my cousin stole it! Still thinking of using it as a middle name...lol

bbiutmcph

Cameron definitely pairs better. Love Gabriel! 

Maybe something like. I think a shorter fn or something with a fun nn works best

Reid Jameson
Trent Jameson
Ian Jameson
Elliott Jameson
Pierce Jameson
Nolan Jameson
Dean Jameson
Rowan Jameson

Patrick Jameson nn Trick if you don't like Pat 
Calvin Jameson nn Cal
Oliver Jameson nn Ollie
Henry Jameson nn Hank
Warren Jameson nn Ren
Marshall Jameson
Russell Jameson nn Russ
Dominic Jameson nn Nico or Dom

LoveLee85

I would leave Bracken where you found it. Nobody wants to be the kid with the made up name. 

All the ranks in 2015:
Chase #74 
Easton #78
Miles #107
Silas #129
Bennett #153
Beckett #218
Brooks #232
Archer #289
Atlas #490

alcrimmins

I think Jameson is a really strong name for a mn. I'm also not a fan of Bracken. I do like the pp suggestions of Wyatt, Forrester, and Archer. 

Latina211508

Cameron is way better.
Suggestions; Ezekiel, Mathew, Jeremiah, Ian, Ethan, 

neverblushed

I like Cameron.  Bracken is too "out there" for me.

kmvisioli

LastMango said:

Love Cameron but not with Jameson. Also, it is pretty close to the dog's name. Bracken sounds made up and as one PP said, harsh. I'd keep looking.

Exactly this. Suggesting (consider repeats +1): Ezra, Micah, Miles, Skyler, Brooks, Beckett nn Beck, Reuben nn Ben, Ezekiel nn Zeke, Carter, Henry nn Hank

virginiaunicorn11

@mellymar I thought of "brackish" too.

@leighry the Brock Turner case has forever ruined that name for me. I understand that may be an obscure reference for some people, but ugh.

Shima42

'Bracken' is a real word.  It means 'dense or unnecessary underbrush,' as in a blackberry thicket you can't get through, or field full of brown hay.  I think that it sounds like a manly name, and it also seems that many people don't know its meaning.  Some may find its connotations negative, but I think that you should realize that all names have their detractors, and every name will eventually be made fun of in the school yard.  Don't let that stop you from choosing a name that makes you happy.

jessielynn1

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KaLikeAWind

Shima42 said:

'Bracken' is a real word.  It means 'dense or unnecessary underbrush,' as in a blackberry thicket you can't get through, or field full of brown hay.  I think that it sounds like a manly name, and it also seems that many people don't know its meaning.  Some may find its connotations negative, but I think that you should realize that all names have their detractors, and every name will eventually be made fun of in the school yard.  Don't let that stop you from choosing a name that makes you happy.

Yeah, we know it's a real word. That's why we have referenced ferns. 

But wait! Does it properly reference the mitochondrial dna heritage of its flora? We wouldn't want to deny him the privilege of being named for a plant he has absolutely no relation to

jessielynn1

mellymar said:

Shima42 said:

'Bracken' is a real word.  It means 'dense or unnecessary underbrush,' as in a blackberry thicket you can't get through, or field full of brown hay.  I think that it sounds like a manly name, and it also seems that many people don't know its meaning.  Some may find its connotations negative, but I think that you should realize that all names have their detractors, and every name will eventually be made fun of in the school yard.  Don't let that stop you from choosing a name that makes you happy.

Yeah, we know it's a real word. That's why we have referenced ferns. 

But wait! Does it properly reference the mitochondrial dna heritage of its flora? We wouldn't want to deny him the privilege of being named for a plant he has absolutely no relation to

Dead. 

jjgypsy

Thank you all for your feedback. There are some great points & good suggestions. I'll take them all into consideration when discussing it with my husband. 

Everycol0r

I know you've moved on OP so feel free to ignore, but I couldn't help but giggle because bracken reminds me of Kracken and when I surged this cycle I said "Release the Kracken!" To my lone follicle. 

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mellymar said:

Shima42 said:

'Bracken' is a real word.  It means 'dense or unnecessary underbrush,' as in a blackberry thicket you can't get through, or field full of brown hay.  I think that it sounds like a manly name, and it also seems that many people don't know its meaning.  Some may find its connotations negative, but I think that you should realize that all names have their detractors, and every name will eventually be made fun of in the school yard.  Don't let that stop you from choosing a name that makes you happy.

Yeah, we know it's a real word. That's why we have referenced ferns. 

But wait! Does it properly reference the mitochondrial dna heritage of its flora? We wouldn't want to deny him the privilege of being named for a plant he has absolutely no relation to

LOL @mellymar That was beautiful.  Also though LOL at "unnecessary underbrush" being manly.  I will call H Unnecessary Underbrush tonight and see how he reacts.  Will report back.

Bringmemylongswordho

antoto said:

mellymar said:

Shima42 said:

'Bracken' is a real word.  It means 'dense or unnecessary underbrush,' as in a blackberry thicket you can't get through, or field full of brown hay.  I think that it sounds like a manly name, and it also seems that many people don't know its meaning.  Some may find its connotations negative, but I think that you should realize that all names have their detractors, and every name will eventually be made fun of in the school yard.  Don't let that stop you from choosing a name that makes you happy.

Yeah, we know it's a real word. That's why we have referenced ferns. 

But wait! Does it properly reference the mitochondrial dna heritage of its flora? We wouldn't want to deny him the privilege of being named for a plant he has absolutely no relation to

LOL @mellymar That was beautiful.  Also though LOL at "unnecessary underbrush" being manly.  I will call H Unnecessary Underbrush tonight and see how he reacts.  Will report back.

No one fights like Gaston
Douses lights like Gaston
In a wrestling match nobody bites like Gaston
For there's no one as burly and brawny 
As you see I've got biceps to spare
Not a bit of him's scraggly or scrawny 
(That's right)
AND EV'RY LAST INCH OF ME'S COVERED IN HAIR

magsugar13

Do not like any of them

hey&june

I would definitely choose Cameron if it is between Cameron and Bracken. Bracken sounds a lot like "bragging" (braggin') when said aloud. It also reminds me of brackish, like brackish water.