Getting slack for spelling of our baby's name...

Cricket Bug

elmoali:

I personally don't like the name with an x but if you're truly looking to name him a "Jax" name vs a "Jack" name, go with Jaxon.  The "x" and "s" in your spelling makes the name "jacks-son" if you pronounce it the way it's technically spelled.

 

Thank you! This.

pinottoparenthood

Jackson.

If you really like the "x", I would use Jaxon but drop the s. But I personally prefer the traditional spelling. 

mslynn2012

As a teacher who comes across all sorts of spellings I'd have to say the Jackson spelling is what I'd use. 

GL with whatever you choose! 

PnkDingo

sucrets4:

It's not like there are rules about what a NN is...

 

Unless you ask the baby names board. They have all sorts of weird opinions turned rules when it comes to everything including what is and is not an acceptable nickname for a given name.

KikiSmash12

Jackson.  If you want to call him Jax for a nickname, it's totally fine. 

mommajewels87

NativeFloridian:

Or if you're going to use an 'x' then take out the 's', it's redundant.  'X' makes the same sound as 'cks', so in my head, when I see "Jaxson," I hear "Jack's son."  Just saying.

 

YES! Thank you!! LOL

LO4 was "Jaxon" from 18weeks until the day we left the hospital & had to finalize the birth certificate. Dh decided to spring it on me that he didn't like the name at all, so we went with Gavin.

With that said, it drives me absolutely nuts to see it spelled "Jaxson" for the exact reason you explained. The s just isn't necessary with the x and it makes it look totally ridiculous to me.

 

RussianMommy

If you NEED to spell it JAXSON, spell it WITHOUT THE S - JAXON.

Jaxson looks plain stupid

nonetheless, it should be spelled Jackson. 

 

pukanecz

heddy79:

carig63:

Jackson

 You-neek names are a nightmare for kids.

I agree with this.  I'm a teacher and my students become indignant when you mess up their name.  Jackson will look great on a resume. 

I have an unique name, Demarchlier, (pronounced Dee-marsh-lee-a), and I am never offended when people can't say it properly, since it is French. I do not think unique names are always nightmares for kids, I love my name!

What I have learned when I tell people my name is that most people don't listen, and can't repeat what they hear. As far as school went I never had to tell someone my name since every other kid in the class would correct the teacher lol!

As far as deciding which name for your child I recommend saying it an writing it a lot to figure out what you like better. I love the name Jax by the way. 

courty625

Heather661:

elmoali:

I personally don't like the name with an x but if you're truly looking to name him a "Jax" name vs a "Jack" name, go with Jaxon.  The "x" and "s" in your spelling makes the name "jacks-son" if you pronounce it the way it's technically spelled.

 

Ohh, good point!!! And good point on the resume thing too!! I am begining to think I may need to change my ticker lol

This exactly! I have a background in phonetics so I'm kinda weird about spelling. Jaxson= jacks-son, even though Im sure you wouldn't pronounce it that way. (Totally lurking here btw. I'll be over here officially soon!)  

dawneo

carig63:

Jackson

 You-neek names are a nightmare for kids.

This

laurakaz13

Jackson = classy.

Jaxson = trashy. 

Just my opinion, but this is what I think. 

Beaglechon2012

Isn't the phrase getting flack? I've never heard it said getting slack, but maybe it's different in your area or something? Anyway, definitely Jackson.

ericalee27

Another vote for Jackson

hasenbank

Jackson, but I'm not one to play with name spellings, as a teacher it typically drives me crazy (and is just my preference).

Raeily

Definitely Jackson. 

Don't name him after Jaxson De Ville.  

Cgoode517

Jackson

HZ2012

I actually know of 2 - one with ck and one with x. Jackson, gets called Jax - it's all up to you! 

DChunt09

Jackson. Hands down.

BUT- that's just my opinion. 

MrsWindyCity

Jackson. I don't understand the point of Jaxson. It's still pronounced the same, but now there is a superfluous s and a kid who will have to correct the spelling of his name forever.

jelero

Obviously you should go with whichever you like best. Personally, I'm not a fan of using unnecessary x's or y's in names. It seems like you're trying too hard to be trendy or original, so I would go with Jackson. But to each their own!

GaiaEarthMom12

I definitely like Jackson better!

Bride-hilda

I like Jaxon or Jaxson (even though you don't really need the S,) for first name, and Jackson for last name.