Sam/Samuel

ColoradoAlly

My husband and I are pretty set on using Sam for our son's name; it's the middle name we're having a harder time with. He really wants to use Samuel Jackson, which drew a gigantic "Are you kidding me?" from me. I love the name Jackson and would love to use it as a middle name, but the Samuel L. Jackson connection is just too strong. I mean I know he's a badass and all, but not for my kid.

So MH suggested dropping the Samuel and just using Sam Jackson. It still doesn't work for me, but what do you think? Am I being crazy with the Samuel L. connection? Other MN ideas are Reed (a play on my maiden name) and John (H's idea, I don't like it). We'd love to get your opinions on the name and any MN suggestions for Sam/Samuel.

Thanks!

BethPSU

I would definitely not do Sam or Samuel Jackson.  Besides the Samuel L. connection, I think Jackson is way too overdone.  I am partial to Reed and like that it would have family significance for you.  Samuel Reed sounds great IMO.

artygirl

Samuel Reed is a GREAT name. Samuel is one of my favorite names.

catch2010

I really like the way Samuel Reed sounds.  Samuel/Sam is a great name choice!

mrskristend821

I think Samuel Reed sounds adorable! And bonus that it has a special meaning for you!

JMU_Bride09

That's pretty amusing! But no, I would not use Jackson. I really like Samuel Reed.

whimsical605

I like Samuel Reed a lot - good solid middle name. I think Jackson should be off the table for either Sam or Samuel... all anyone will ever think of is Samuel L Jackson, either way. Not a huge fan of Samuel John or Sam John - doesn't flow very well.

kerrymass

BethPSU:

I would definitely not do Sam or Samuel Jackson.  Besides the Samuel L. connection, I think Jackson is way too overdone.  I am partial to Reed and like that it would have family significance for you.  Samuel Reed sounds great IMO.

I agree 100% 

jupiterthecat

I LOVE the name Sam/ Samuel (although I really think it should be Samuel w/ NN Sam-- people deserve full names).  I really don't think you should do Jackson. It definitely evokes images of m-f'ing snakes on m-f'ing planes. Any of the other options are fine-- just choose the one with the most personal meaning.