What do you think of when you hear Jasper?

Emily and Martin

We found out we are having a boy a few weeks ago, and I have been having a hard time finding names that I like and that DH agrees on.

I asked him about Jasper thinking he would shoot it down, and he actually likes it. I like it too, and I was wondering what others thought of it. 

ETA: I also like Oliver, but I don't like how popular it is/is getting. I like that Jasper is not popular or over used, but still recognizable. My other top choice that DH didn't want was Felix.

jolynn326

I have a bad association with the name because of a Jasper I knew as a child. However, while it's NMS, I don't think it's a bad name, and I wouldn't have any problem hearing it on someone else.

In fact, knowing more than just the one Jasper would probably help me like the name a bit more.

berbur

The ugly vampire from Twilight, unfortunately.

hmp1

I think of Twilight. Since I am a fan of Twilight, I am avoiding all Twilight names so people don't think I am nutty enough to name my kid after it. That is why I crossed Alice off our girl list.

Edit to add: James is a character in Twilight but not a main character. LOL.

Emily and Martin

berbur:

The ugly vampire from Twilight, unfortunately.

Oh, shoot. I've never read or seen any of the Twilight series, so I had no idea there was a Jasper.

 

MrsFinn810

Besides Twilight, I think of the lanky crook in 101 Dalamatians...

Heartcease

I always think of the pretty gemstone.  Most of the time it's red.

Juicy71

I thought Jasper from Twilight and then Casper the ghost.

JaysonandKristin

Burgers... big, fat, greasy hamburgers... and fries with a shake!!

magsugar13

an old english butler

hmp1

FWIW, I think it is one of the least popular Twilight names behind Edward, Isabella, Emmett, Rosalie, Alice. I wouldn't cross it off your list especially since you didn't even know it was a Twilight name.  Also, Felix is a bad vampire in Twilight.

tatercater

I think of an old man.  I don't know why.

And Twilight.

da731

One very thirsty, but well-meaning, vampire.

misskaydee

I think of twilight.

BlindysWife

I really like the name Jasper. I think it's spunky and cool, but I can still picture an adult/grown man with the name. I have never read twilight so I don't have that association at all.

LetsBake

I think it's a super cute name!! I think of Twilight only bc I don't know of any others.. but I think it's a great choice!

Pearl16

MrsFinn810:

Besides Twilight, I think of the lanky crook in 101 Dalamatians...

I think of him too! I thought I'd be the only one!

I'll admit, I've neer seen or read Twilight. If it's a rather well known association (which it looks like it may be, due to the several posts about it), it would probably make me scratch it off my list. I do like it, though! I used to have a boy cabbage patch doll named Jasper, so I have a soft spot for it

Crossingfingers

I actually reallly like this one.. and I am a twilight fun, but by husband refuses to sit down and watch it, so when I throw it out there with the rest of the list, he won't have that association... quite honestly, I think you may have the twilight association, but only with a  group of 10year old girls -30 year old women...

frlcb

I really, really hate this name. It sounds so redneck to me, I have no idea why. I do, however, love Oliver and Felix.

wwnbw

I'm from Texas so when I hear it I think of the black man that was drug behind a truck in Jasper.

I just looked it up and it happend it 1998...I was 11 so I don't know how I remember that but as long as you aren't from here then it should be fine.

I love Oliver.

shelbeans82

My friend had a pet hamster named Jasper - but otherwise I think its a good name!

cmeinla

I like it.  I think of the plant.  It has some of the same vibe as Sage to me.  Earthy and Hippy-esque.

also I think it works with your DD's name.

megsaw

My son1

SweetHurricane

The creepy guy on (the new) 90210

rnfromtn

magsugar13:

an old english butler

This LOL.

JMU_Bride09

I think of Twilight too, but honestly, I don't think in 10+ years people will associate Jasper with the Twilight trend like they will Edward, Bella, and Jacob.

huahualove

A name for a dog.

Candace52309

I've never read twilight or watched the movies, but my first thought was the tall lanky bad guy on 101 dalmations. And then, being a previous jewler I though of the jem stone, which is said to have "healing power" and is the feb birthstone (gem is amythist)  So a little positive association despite the ususal "bad guy name"

 With that said, I like the name Jasper. Its different, and easy to pronouce.

pischkepear

Jasper Jacks "Jax" from General Hospital.

ryry1977

I love that name!  I think of Jasper from Twilight right now...but that is just because I am re-watching them right now. 

alohamora

I don't know Twilight, so I don't think of that.  For some reason I always think of the word "gasp" or "gasping" when I hear this name.  I'm weird.

MrsP7309

Pearl16:

MrsFinn810:

Besides Twilight, I think of the lanky crook in 101 Dalamatians...

I think of him too! I thought I'd be the only one!

I'll admit, I've neer seen or read Twilight. If it's a rather well known association (which it looks like it may be, due to the several posts about it), it would probably make me scratch it off my list. I do like it, though! I used to have a boy cabbage patch doll named Jasper, so I have a soft spot for it

Same here!  I then thought of an episode of Bones where Bones says that if she had a pet pig she'd name him Jasper, because that's the best name for a pig.  Random.

Laurakat81

It's cute. But I think of two things. 1) Jasper, AL and 2) Casper the friendly ghost.

Since I'm pretty sure I'm alone in being reminded of those two things I refer back to my first statement: I like it. I think it's cute.

cvillecouple

Our golden retriever's name is Jasper.  We liked it, but to me, it's a dog's name ;-)

I really like Oliver though. 

starrkitten89

I love this name.I'm not into twilight at all so I had no idea of the connection.

The first association I have is with Jasper Jacks on General Hospital.

queenbone

It is a fine name that seems to be making a comeback.

I think of it as a hippie name though because the only Jasper I knew growing up was the brother of my friend Amber. Hello, PNW style sibset!

ladymk

I love your taste in names!

Jasper, Oliver and Felix are all very sweet IMO

KCandJASON

wwnbw:

I'm from Texas so when I hear it I think of the black man that was drug behind a truck in Jasper.

I just looked it up and it happend it 1998...I was 11 so I don't know how I remember that but as long as you aren't from here then it should be fine.

I'm two years older than you, also from TX, and this didn't even cross my mind.

I like the name.Never read a page of Twilight and had never heard of a Jasper, though I worked in a bookstore when several of them were released.

It makes me think of Jasper Bloom from The Holiday, which I just watched last week

 

salt78

Twilight. The only reason I have that association though is because that character is played by easily the hottest guy in the movie.

Overall, I have always loved that name though.

mandarod

wwnbw:

I'm from Texas so when I hear it I think of the black man that was drug behind a truck in Jasper.

 Same here (from another Texas girl).

Fancy3Face

Twilight.