So Owen is my favorite boys name in the world and James is a family name from DH's family. However, this means our baby would have the initials O.J. Our last name starts with an M so it's not like he'd have the exact same initials as O.J Simpson but we are wondering if this is a bad idea to give him these initials. We definitely are NOT planning to call him OJ but I'm concerned that people will notice this on their own and tease him. What do you think? Would you give your baby these initials? Be honest! TIA!
I love the name, and don't think anyone under the age of 25 would make the connection. I wouldn't have noticed if you hadn't said something. Go for it.
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I think Owen James sounds nice. I wouldn't worry about the O.J. connection, because once in school, not many people will pay attention to your child's middle name. If it was first and last initials, it might be worth considering, but I think you're fine.
Logan David 03.27.08
Jacob Riley 05.18.09
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ETA: I just asked my husband what he thought of the name and he immediately said, "Like OJ?" Then he went on to add that "And Owen sounds kind of like his real name, Orenthal." Leave it to a guy.
I love Owen James! That is such a good name. I wouldn't worry about his initials being O.J., that is just silly. If they were something like F.U.K., then I would worry...
Besides, if anything I think of Orange Juice before I think of O.J. Simpson, lol.
I love Owen James! That is such a good name. I wouldn't worry about his initials being O.J., that is just silly. If they were something like F.U.K., then I would worry...
Besides, if anything I think of Orange Juice before I think of O.J. Simpson, lol.
I love the name. I dont think that many people would tease cause of initials, I think they would tease cause of their actual name. And anyway I doubt anybody your child will go to school with will even know about the whole O.J. thing.
ETA: I just asked my husband what he thought of the name and he immediately said, "Like OJ?" Then he went on to add that "And Owen sounds kind of like his real name, Orenthal." Leave it to a guy.
Lol, the first words out of my dh's mouth when I asked him what he though of the name were the same... "You mean like OJ?!" I, though I remember that trial well would NEVER have made the OJ connection on my own -and agree with the first poster that most people under the age of 25 wouldn't definitely not make the connection... so certainly not any of the kids your son would be growing up with. (I would hope that anyone old enough to make the connection wouldn't be immature enough to tease him for it.) Plus, not many people outside of family and close friends know mn's anyways! I love the name, I say that if you love it, you should go for it!
my son is Owen James! our last name begins with a c
Once my annoying 50 something neighbor made a comment, I think thats it though! We were also worried about the OJ connection, but in just over 2 years it really hasn't been an issue, good luck with your Owen James!!
I love the name, and don't think anyone under the age of 25 would make the connection. I wouldn't have noticed if you hadn't said something. Go for it.
This. Love the name Owen James.
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I guess I'm one of the only ones that DID think of OJ. I like the name though, and if you're not going to call him OJ then I don't think it's a big deal. Go for it!
This was our boys name..turns out we are having a girl though. So needless to say I LOVE it. I had the same concern as you but decided I didnt care and would just correct anyone that may call him OJ.
Thanks! It is funny that men seem to notice the OJ thing more than women. We had been decided on the name for months before I even thought of it and when I mentioned it to DH he said "oh yeah I thought of that awhile ago" but he apparently thought it was not significant enough to bring up. Sounds like I might want a few more male opinions on this issue...
But I'm glad to hear that others with these initials have not had problems!
Re: Owen James? Your opinion please!
Logan David 03.27.08
Jacob Riley 05.18.09
{Member since 2007}
I think it's a handsome name! Wouldn't have thought about the O.J. initials at all.
James Owen is nice, too!
Great name. OJ Simpson didn't come to mind.
ETA: I just asked my husband what he thought of the name and he immediately said, "Like OJ?" Then he went on to add that "And Owen sounds kind of like his real name, Orenthal." Leave it to a guy.
I love Owen James! That is such a good name. I wouldn't worry about his initials being O.J., that is just silly. If they were something like F.U.K., then I would worry...
Besides, if anything I think of Orange Juice before I think of O.J. Simpson, lol.
This- you're totally overthinking it
Levi 4.21.10
Lol, the first words out of my dh's mouth when I asked him what he though of the name were the same... "You mean like OJ?!" I, though I remember that trial well would NEVER have made the OJ connection on my own -and agree with the first poster that most people under the age of 25 wouldn't definitely not make the connection... so certainly not any of the kids your son would be growing up with. (I would hope that anyone old enough to make the connection wouldn't be immature enough to tease him for it.) Plus, not many people outside of family and close friends know mn's anyways! I love the name, I say that if you love it, you should go for it!
i am not a regular over here or anything, but
my son is Owen James! our last name begins with a c
Once my annoying 50 something neighbor made a comment, I think thats it though! We were also worried about the OJ connection, but in just over 2 years it really hasn't been an issue, good luck with your Owen James!!
This. Love the name Owen James.
Thanks! It is funny that men seem to notice the OJ thing more than women. We had been decided on the name for months before I even thought of it and when I mentioned it to DH he said "oh yeah I thought of that awhile ago" but he apparently thought it was not significant enough to bring up. Sounds like I might want a few more male opinions on this issue...
But I'm glad to hear that others with these initials have not had problems!