Jackson/Jaxson/Jaxon

tlong

We love the name but aren't sure how to spell it.  Originally I wanted Jaxton but DH said "no" so we moved to Jackson.  I like the traditional spelling but we plan to call him "Jax" for short and I don't like that we would be spelling it like that when there wouldn't be an "x" in his name.  What do you think?[Poll]

forensicmama

Using the nickname Jax is no excuse for misspelling a child's name. Jackson nicknamed Jax is more than fine and is acceptable.Generally, when I see a child named Jaxon or Jaxson, I assume his mother was illiterate.

 

tlong

forensicmama:

Using the nickname Jax is no excuse for misspelling a child's name. Jackson nicknamed Jax is more than fine and is acceptable.Generally, when I see a child named Jaxon or Jaxson, I assume his mother was illiterate.

 

 

I never understand replies like this...the attitude is unnecessary.  If you don't agree, great move on to the next post!!! No need to insult the poster...

NellaJ

I don't see why the name Jackson can't have the NN Jax. Jaxon and Jaxson seem like they will look very dated in 10 years so IMO Jackson is the best way to go.

P.S As an Aunt who has a nephew named Jaxton, please please don't use this name. It isn't original or awsome, sorry.

tlong

NellaJ:

I don't see why the name Jackson can't have the NN Jax. Jaxon and Jaxson seem like they will look very dated in 10 years so IMO Jackson is the best way to go.

P.S As an Aunt who has a nephew named Jaxton, please please don't use this name. It isn't original or awsome, sorry.

 

MUCH nicer way of stating your opinion. Thank you!  And I actually agree with your first statement.  The other 2 spellings probably will look a little dated later on. 

ReniaB

forensicmama:

Using the nickname Jax is no excuse for misspelling a child's name. Jackson nicknamed Jax is more than fine and is acceptable.Generally, when I see a child named Jaxon or Jaxson, I assume his mother was illiterate.

 

 

This 

fallbride110406

forensicmama:

Using the nickname Jax is no excuse for misspelling a child's name. Jackson nicknamed Jax is more than fine and is acceptable.Generally, when I see a child named Jaxon or Jaxson, I assume his mother was illiterate.

 

Ditto.  Randomly inserting X's into an already absurdly popular name just sticks your kid with having to spell out his name for the rest of his life. As someone with a common name, trust me in that it's much easier to just say, "Nicole without an H" than "Nykol, N as in Nancy, Y as in young, K as in Kite..." 

And yes, I've met a Nicole with that spelling before.  She hated it. 

SnoopyLuv

tlong:

forensicmama:

Using the nickname Jax is no excuse for misspelling a child's name. Jackson nicknamed Jax is more than fine and is acceptable.Generally, when I see a child named Jaxon or Jaxson, I assume his mother was illiterate.

 

 I never understand replies like this...the attitude is unnecessary.  If you don't agree, great move on to the next post!!! No need to insult the poster...

Well obviously you've read this board before and should know Jaxon is universally hated here. Why post this survey if you don't want honest opinions? 

tlong

SnoopyLuv:

tlong:

forensicmama:

Using the nickname Jax is no excuse for misspelling a child's name. Jackson nicknamed Jax is more than fine and is acceptable.Generally, when I see a child named Jaxon or Jaxson, I assume his mother was illiterate.

 

 I never understand replies like this...the attitude is unnecessary.  If you don't agree, great move on to the next post!!! No need to insult the poster...

Well obviously you've read this board before and should know Jaxon is universally hated here. Why post this survey if you don't want honest opinions? 

 

Actually I used to be a regular poster on the baby boards but haven't posted since my son turned a year (he'll be 2 next month).  We just found out we were expecting so I wanted to put a feel out there. Therefore I did not know it was "universally hated".  And I did not ask for honest opinions on the name. It was a poll.  

tlong

fallbride110406:

forensicmama:

Using the nickname Jax is no excuse for misspelling a child's name. Jackson nicknamed Jax is more than fine and is acceptable.Generally, when I see a child named Jaxon or Jaxson, I assume his mother was illiterate.

 

Ditto.  Randomly inserting X's into an already absurdly popular name just sticks your kid with having to spell out his name for the rest of his life. As someone with a common name, trust me in that it's much easier to just say, "Nicole without an H" than "Nykol, N as in Nancy, Y as in young, K as in Kite..." 

And yes, I've met a Nicole with that spelling before.  She hated it. 

 

If we plan to call him "Jax", I'm not sure how having an "x" in his name would make it "randomly inserted." But I do understand your spelling argument.  I just don't understand why points have to be made with such attitude and disrespect to the poster who clearly likes the name..in any form. 

mlf625

None of the above? Your first son has such a nice name. Give your next child a nice name, too- one that isn't so horribly trendy.

tlong

mlf625:

None of the above? Your first son has such a nice name. Give your next child a nice name, too- one that isn't so horribly trendy.

 

To be perfectly honest, I didn't realize how trendy Jackson was!?  I have family and friends having babies left and right and don't know a single Jackson.  I still LOVE Connor's name, but he started a half day of daycare a week and he is one of THREE Connors (although they are spelled differently...Conner, Connor, and Konnor) at his daycare. I had no idea it was so popular. I don't really pay attention to the top lists, more the names I hear around me. All I ever hear is Ayden, Kayden, Jayden, Brayden..or something else that rhymes with those. 

UltrasoundTechMommy

mj.reilly:

fallbride110406:

forensicmama:

Using the nickname Jax is no excuse for misspelling a child's name. Jackson nicknamed Jax is more than fine and is acceptable.Generally, when I see a child named Jaxon or Jaxson, I assume his mother was illiterate.

 

Ditto.  Randomly inserting X's into an already absurdly popular name just sticks your kid with having to spell out his name for the rest of his life. As someone with a common name, trust me in that it's much easier to just say, "Nicole without an H" than "Nykol, N as in Nancy, Y as in young, K as in Kite..." 

Agree with BOTH of these!

Agree with both as well!

lageorgiapaperie

Please spell it Jackson! Jax is a great nn for this spelling. My name is Lindsey and my nn is Linz even though my original name doesn't have a "z."

alohamora

To be honest, I like your other DS's name way more than Jackson, no matter how it's spelled.  I'm just really over Jackson.

Mike&Care

I love Jackson and nickname Jack. Personally I hate Jaxton or any variants, but can't put my finger on why.

By the way Tlong, congrats on your pregnancy!! When are you due? 

PS: I love Connors name and agree that his brother needs an equally classy and sophisticated name.

craftymama15

I like Jaxson

tlong

Mike&Care:

I love Jackson and nickname Jack. Personally I hate Jaxton or any variants, but can't put my finger on why.

By the way Tlong, congrats on your pregnancy!! When are you due? 

PS: I love Connors name and agree that his brother needs an equally classy and sophisticated name.

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I love Jackson and nickname Jack. Personally I hate Jaxton or any variants, but can't put my finger on why.

By the way Tlong, congrats on your pregnancy!! When are you due? 

PS: I love Connors name and agree that his brother needs an equally classy and sophisticated name.

Ahhh! HI!! I used to post a while ago on the baby boards so I definitely recognize your name/LO!!  How are you all!?  I am due Decemeber 19th. WAY too early to even know if it is a boy or girl, I was just trying to get a feel, ya know? Connor won't necessarily have a brother but now that I have posted boy names, I am super hesitant to post girl names.  

evaazalea

craftymama15:

I like Jaxson

omg biggest siggy ever!

fallbride110406

TysMomPlusOne:

craftymama15:

I like Jaxson

omg biggest siggy ever!

I know, right?  That was a solid 3 full scrolls worth and I have a giant iMac.

FuFey

TysMomPlusOne:

craftymama15:

I like Jaxson

omg biggest siggy ever!

More like most annoying siggy ever.  Still scrolling....

tct1219

I'd go with Jackson. That's how most people will spell it anyway and it won't be weird to call him Jax for short.

CatfishAnn

FuFey:

TysMomPlusOne:

craftymama15:

I like Jaxson

omg biggest siggy ever!

More like most annoying siggy ever.  Still scrolling....

haha  Love your LO's "name" in your siggy  

lelekay

tlong:

forensicmama:

Using the nickname Jax is no excuse for misspelling a child's name. Jackson nicknamed Jax is more than fine and is acceptable.Generally, when I see a child named Jaxon or Jaxson, I assume his mother was illiterate.

 

 

I never understand replies like this...the attitude is unnecessary.  If you don't agree, great move on to the next post!!! No need to insult the poster...

I hate to break it to you, but it's not an insult....it's a warning.  She didn't call you illiterate, she's saying that if you don't want to be perceived as illiterate, then please spell it correctly.  And yes, you WILL be perceived as illiterate, which obviously from your anger, you do not want to be.  As a teacher, if I got a Jaxson on my class list on the first day of school, internally I would wonder about how old the parents were (I'd assume they were under the age of 20 when the child was born), and I would probably also assume that they are not college-educated.  These are not bad things necessarily, but they are what I would think.  Whether you like it or not, a person's name is the first thing people notice, I think (after maybe their face).  And it may not be PC to do so, but people will always make assumptions based on that name.  For a child's name, I would not only make assumptions about the child himself, but also about the parents.  No one here is being mean, they are just letting you know what kind of assumptions other will make.  If you're okay with those assumptions, then by all means....knock yourself out!

JulieFe

I chose Jackson.  I don't like Jaxson because it seems made-up, misspelled, and redundant to me. 

maddiemoon43

fitzpemberley:

To be honest, I like your other DS's name way more than Jackson, no matter how it's spelled.  I'm just really over Jackson.

This exactly.

eminbmore

I strongly dislike any spelling but Jackson - and do think that name is kind of overdone anyway.  I currently know SO many little boy Jack/Jax/Jackson (and all the various spellings) I don't think I can even count.  I'm honestly shocked it's not in the top 10. 

If you want to call him "Jax" is there any reason he can't just be "Jacks?" It sounds the same, doesn't it?

blu-eyedwife

lelekay:

tlong:

forensicmama:

Using the nickname Jax is no excuse for misspelling a child's name. Jackson nicknamed Jax is more than fine and is acceptable.Generally, when I see a child named Jaxon or Jaxson, I assume his mother was illiterate.

 

 

I never understand replies like this...the attitude is unnecessary.  If you don't agree, great move on to the next post!!! No need to insult the poster...

I hate to break it to you, but it's not an insult....it's a warning.  She didn't call you illiterate, she's saying that if you don't want to be perceived as illiterate, then please spell it correctly.  And yes, you WILL be perceived as illiterate, which obviously from your anger, you do not want to be.  As a teacher, if I got a Jaxson on my class list on the first day of school, internally I would wonder about how old the parents were (I'd assume they were under the age of 20 when the child was born), and I would probably also assume that they are not college-educated.  These are not bad things necessarily, but they are what I would think.  Whether you like it or not, a person's name is the first thing people notice, I think (after maybe their face).  And it may not be PC to do so, but people will always make assumptions based on that name.  For a child's name, I would not only make assumptions about the child himself, but also about the parents.  No one here is being mean, they are just letting you know what kind of assumptions other will make.  If you're okay with those assumptions, then by all means....knock yourself out!

DH's friend is college educated and with a very professional job.  She purposely misspelled her child's first name, and everyone who sees it on our fridge asks if she's 16 or illiterate.

Puppylove*85

The Jackson spelling is the only one I like.  The Jaxon/Jaxson/Jaxton spellings are associated with negative stereotypes.  It may not seem fair, but you should be aware of it so that you can make an informed decision about using one of those spellings.

Be forewarned that Jackson and all of its variants are incredibly popular right now.  If you don't want him to be one of many, I would consider a different name.