Honest opinions please...is the name we picked that bad?

babyejay · February 2015

My mom wrote me a huge long text this morning about how she hates the name we chose, how it's weird, and we should reconsider the name. So I would like some honest feedback. We have decided on the name Ejay James Jackson....are we crazy for liking this name?

a316b · February 2015

Doesn't seem horrible at all. And I'm a teacher who has seen my fair share of "what were they thinking?!" Names.

marthaudani · February 2015

Nah. It could always be worse. Besides, it's not up to her anyway.

ashby83 · February 2015

It's whatever you decide!!! Don't let your mother decide for you. This is your baby.

BUT I will say my sons first and last name starts with a T and the last two letters in the first and last name is ER and I regret doing that. I didn't intentionally do that. I just liked his first name.

tdart14 · February 2015

Can't say I like Ejay written like that

beaseg · February 2015

Your baby will blossom into the name you give. You should be happy with the name. Don't let anyone second guess your parenting, especially when you and dad agree.

All that said- Ejay is definitely different! I've never heard of it until now. Love the James going so well with Jackson, I think the full name flows well. So in my honest opinion- No, it's not terrible at all.

rositalynda2014 · February 2015

I actually really like Ejay, but the whole thing is kind of a mouthful. /: so tough call.

mrscimino914 · February 2015

I love the name. My mom and grandma hate the name I picked, Marley Ana for our baby. But it's not there opinion, I tell them this is the name me and my husband love. If you love that name don't change for you parents. Do what you like.

saric83 · February 2015

While I do like Ejay, I don't love the flow of all of the j-sounds, but obviously others on here have a different opinion from that, so you'll never make everyone happy.

Do what you guys want to do! She'll get onboard later.

When my mom made a comment on one of our names, I started calling him Balthazar, so now they think that's a contender (which to be honest, is growing on me in a weird way) and all of a sudden they LOVE the original name.

jmorneau09 · February 2015

My MIL did the same thing with our first and now has given him a nickname. It used to really bother me but I try to remind myself (and you should as well) baby is your child. You chose your child's name because you love it and that's what is important. I am a teacher and have seen some really interesting/odd/horrid names. Ejay is by far not bad. I like it and he likely won't have to deal with any other kids having his same name

jennygirlmt · February 2015

I've never heard Ejay and honestly hate it. It sounds like initials, which I assume is the point of whoever made it up, and looks ridiculous. Jackson is trendy but fine. It's a lot of names, I don't get multiple middle names.

Rosie3rd · February 2015

I honestly don't like Ejay as a name. My friends called emjay and she's constantly asked what it stands for as people assume it's MJ. And she hates her name so much she's going to change it to Emma, which is what she calls herself anyway.

That being said, it's your baby. If you and your husband love that name, then use it. It's not up to anyone but you two, and whatever you chose the child will have it forever so don't pick something because you were pressured into it by someone else.

Jennell24 · February 2015

Naaa don't do it. Please don't do it. *drake voice*

MrsKindy40 · February 2015

Can you choose a different E name and call him EJ as a nickname? It will give him something to fall back on later in life.

Everett James Jackson
Evan James Jackson
Eli James Jackson
Emmett James Jackson
Emerson James Jackson

sugar9277 · February 2015

I agree with PP. Use a different E name and you can call him EJ, but I don't like Ejay as a name on it's own at all.

khaleesi123 · February 2015

MrsKindy40 said:
Can you choose a different E name and call him EJ as a nickname? It will give him something to fall back on later in life.

Everett James Jackson
Evan James Jackson
Eli James Jackson
Emmett James Jackson
Emerson James Jackson

I love Eli James Jackson!!

prettilee · February 2015

Not my fav name, but also, not my baby. I don't hate Ejay, but having that name, followed by names that also start with "JA" just doesn't flow off my tongue very well. Though I do get tongue tied easily, so that is just me! I love the idea of choosing an "E" name as a first name and using "EJ" (or Ejay) as a nickname.

mechanicwife · February 2015

I like it. Honestly I do. I don't think it's a weird name at all. And as far as him having "something to fall back on when he's older", what's wrong with James or Jackson? Though I really don't think Ejay will be an issue then either.

mrswynn2014 · February 2015

I don't mind it, but I don't like all the j sounds in three names. Other ppl were saying to make it a nickname, but I personally say name him what he will be called. If he is going to go by Ejay that's what you should name him.

xxyourstrulyxo · February 2015

MrsKindy40 said:
Can you choose a different E name and call him EJ as a nickname? It will give him something to fall back on later in life.

Everett James Jackson
Evan James Jackson
Eli James Jackson
Emmett James Jackson

This.

shinderlea · February 2015

I think that no matter what, this is your child. You name the baby what ever you like. Nobody else really has a say in the name you choose even if they are family!! If you like the name and it feels "right" then you should definitley ignore any negativity because this is YOUR baby !

toddabunny · February 2015

I like it, it flows well and it's your choice, people will get used to it, and if not who cares

inashi · February 2015

MrsKindy40 said:
Can you choose a different E name and call him EJ as a nickname? It will give him something to fall back on later in life.

Everett James Jackson
Evan James Jackson
Eli James Jackson
Emmett James Jackson
Emerson James Jackson

This advice wins. Also, this may be your baby, but I hate when that argument is used when naming another human. This baby will grow into an adult and be its own person. It will only be a child for a short time of its hopefully long life. Equip them with a name they won't have to correct for all eternity, "oh your name is EJ?" "No, it's spelled Ejay."

Listen to your mother.

Tmakes3 · February 2015

I also think you should give him a full name starting with E and call him EJ for short. It'll be more professional later in life, and it will give him that option if he so chooses. I think EJ is cute, but would definitely ask what it stood for if I ever met someone with that name.

blankenbakerh · February 2015

I don't hate the name but I like the option of giving him an E first name and calling him EJ for short. With that said it is your child and only you and your DH can make that decision.

Go with what you feel is right.

MommyTerranova · February 2015

My best friend has a stepson named Edgerrin and we all call him EJay. It's your baby so name him what you like best. My son will be named after his great grandfather Carmelo and that will be a mouthful. People give us weird looks when they hear the name but we love it and we're sticking with it.

tkellum94 · February 2015

Honesty I'm not a big fan of initial names. I would choose a name that starts with E & J then call him EJ. That's only my honest opinion. But he's your bundle of joy whatever you choose is perfect

canadianmom89 · February 2015

My youngest brothers name is Errison Jay, my parents planned on calling him EJ for short but it never stuck, he's always been Errison (pronounced Air-e-son).... So if you have your heart set on Ejay I would go for it, although personally with all the J names it is a bit of a mouth full.

CateOfChicago · February 2015

I think it is cute. Unique but not crazy.

Shanfrey82 · February 2015

I think it's your baby, and if you like the name... Go with it!!

SmrBrd2012 · February 2015

cpvg said:

Can you choose a different E name and call him EJ as a nickname? It will give him something to fall back on later in life. Everett James Jackson Evan James Jackson Eli James Jackson Emmett James Jackson Emerson James Jackson
This advice wins. Also, this may be your baby, but I hate when that argument is used when naming another human. This baby will grow into an adult and be its own person. It will only be a child for a short time of its hopefully long life. Equip them with a name they won't have to correct for all eternity, "oh your name is EJ?" "No, it's spelled Ejay." Listen to your mother.

100% agree with this. A lot of people are saying it's your baby so you are entitled to name it absolutely anything you want. I don't agree...There are just some names out there that you should not name your kid. I don't think your name choice is horrible but I don't think it's particularly great either. Just my opinion. The entire name just does not flow. I do think your mom was out of line with telling you she hates it and demanding that you change it. I second people's advice to give him a FN starting with E (and no Js) and a MN with a J to get the same sound you want of "EJ".

nolababybaby · February 2015

I'm not a fan of spelling things some crazy way just to be different. It's kind of a pain to have to spell your name aloud every time someone asks it. I think the EJ idea people said above is the way to go.

Also, though, we are not telling anyone our name until she's born because we are not interested in anyone else's opinion

So whatever you think hehehe

CateOfChicago · February 2015

I spell Cate with a C where it is usually a K. It's never bothered me to correct someone. It's no big deal really.

sunnyday016 · February 2015

I personally don't like Ejay at all, but it's not your mom's decision. I would rethink Ejay though, you're going to have to spell it out every time you say it. It sounds like a nickname without being a nickname.

SatherKate · February 2015

I wanted the name Stella for my daughter when she was born, and my dad did the same thing as your mom. I had to hear about what a terrible name it was and that it should never be my child's name. My daughter is now 5 and I still regret the fact that I didn't name her Stella.

What you want to name your baby is up to you, and Ejay is NOT a "weird" name. This time around, I told everyone that they wouldn't be informed of the names we are considering because it's my choice and they would find out when they met our child. Keep your name if you really love it!

seberry23 · February 2015

My son's name is Andru (andrew)
It was my husband's idea....
spell ur childs name how ever you like...it's your kid

DMEL · February 2015

You asked for honesty - I really don't like it. It sounds odd to me, too and I agree that calling a baby with an e first name j middle name EJ is way better

kcohee5927 · February 2015

Name your kid whatever you want girl. Ejay is fine!

duynguyen51 · February 2015

I honestly don't like Ejay, its sound a little weird to me but it's not horrible. But hey it's your baby so if you and your hubby likes it then go for it. Not everybody is crazy about what I'm going to name my baby either but I don't care since hubby & I likes it. But then again, keep in mind your baby will be stuck with this name forever so just make sure it's what you like.

bfidelino · February 2015

It's not awful, but I can see why she doesn't like it. There's too much J going on in the name, but then again it's not up to her.. but moms do know the best advice.