Now lets see what you think of the hubby's girl pick.

Rudetomata · March 2015

So I'm 12 weeks, no idea of the sex of my 3rd child. I once had such strong opinions on names but currently don't have any huge favorites. My husband is absolutely sold on the name Jacqueline for a girl (though he's convinced its a boy

Before I knew that my now 3yr old twins were boys he wanted Jacqueline for a girl and I was dead set against it. I don't like the name Jackie and had dozens of girl names that I was in love with. I'm really rethinking Jacqueline now, though. I do think its a beautiful name, I like that its not super common right now, and I figured maybe I could establish another nickname so that people wouldn't automatically call her Jackie. I thought of Jax, decided I had never heard it before, and kind of loved it. I then saw that American Idol has a contestant named Jax right now. Arghh. Hopefully, she won't go too far but I'm afraid she's pretty good. Darn!

So what do you think of Jacqueline? What nicknames do you like? I actually have a few middle names that I love with Jacqueline. What do you think of these:

Jacqueline Mia (this one has a great flow with our last name which starts with M)

Jacqueline Mila (ditto)

Jacqueline Ivy (kind of cute that her initials would be Jim, which is my husband's name)

Jacqueline Elise

Jacqueline Lily

Jacqueline Sophia

bbiutmcph · March 2015

I think Jacqueline is stunning. The nn Jax is truly god awful though.

valeriemarie24 · March 2015

I love the name Jacqueline. I've only known one girl with the name and she's a grown adult, but she always just went with the full name, no nicknames. Jac is a nickname option...can't really think of any others at the moment. I like Elise or Sophia for the middle name.

ckalm5 · March 2015

I like Elise for the middle name

finchfeeder80 · March 2015

I had a roommate for a couple years called Jacqueline. Everyone called her Jac.

magsugar13 · March 2015

love it especially with elise, I think it sounds great.

youenjoymyself · March 2015

I love Jacqueline. It was my grandmother's name, and it's my daughter's middle name. From your list, I like Elisa and Ivy.

samanthaj0e · March 2015

I love Jacqueline Ivy. I know a girl with the name, and she does not use a nickname. Jackie isn't very flattering and Jax is abhorrent.

LizWhiz87 · March 2015

Jacqueline is a beautiful name! Jax is poo poo. Not sure how you could hate Jackie but love Jax...

LuvLoveXo · March 2015

How about Lynn as a nn? I'm with you. Not a fan of the nn Jackie at all!

Rudetomata · March 2015

It just occurred to me that if Elise was the middle name her initials would be JEM. Maybe that could be the nickname, Jem or Jemma? Or is that too much of a stretch.

valeriemarie24 · March 2015

Jem could work with the initials if she chose to use Elise as a MN, I think jemma is a stretch though.

Sassenach1743 · March 2015

Rudetomata said:
It just occurred to me that if Elise was the middle name her initials would be JEM. Maybe that could be the nickname, Jem or Jemma? Or is that too much of a stretch.

Actually, I was going to point this out! I love Jacqueline Elise, it has a lovely flow. I'm not a fan of the nickname Jackie either (and I agree with previous posters who said Jax was even worse). With a last name beginning with 'M' I think you have a unique situation to use Jem or Jemma as her nickname. I love it!

4N6s · March 2015

I like Jacqueline. I don't think a nn is needed.

wassuphoes · March 2015

I like Jacqueline, I have an aunt with that name, she goes by Jackie though.

PP's have good nick name suggestions, but as a reminder, you don't have to give someone a nick name based of their full name, some nicknames come from personality and experiences that happen. Don't worry about coming up with the perfect nickname.

LNic5 · March 2015

Jacqueline Elise is pretty

Mommaswizz · March 2015

I really like Jacqueline Elise and Jacqueline Mila

mommabird77 · March 2015

Jacqueline is a beautiful name. Jacqueline Elise is beautiful. What about Lin as a nn? I really don't like Jax.

HeavenBlessedMom · March 2015

Sounds dated to me

IrisApricity · March 2015

I love it! Jacqueline is classy and very underused. I think the nickname Jax cheapens it. Jackie is a natural nickname that is going to happen at some point, I don't hate it.

You can have a nickname that doesn't come from a name or perhaps from initials. Or no nickname at all

allthecheese · March 2015

Jacqueline is awesome

and Jem would be a cool nn

Rudetomata · March 2015

Thanks for all the feedback. I completely understand those of you who think that it is silly of me to worry about a nickname before the baby is even born. I know that it would be ideal if everyone just called her Jacqueline or that a natural nickname formed from a personality, physical, or other trait. However, realistically, Jacqueline is a mouthful and I know that without an easy nickname already in place many people will take it upon themselves to call her Jackie.

Someone said Jacqueline sounds dated. That was my initial reaction, too. I've changed my mind about Jacqueline because its so beautiful, elegant, and classic. However, Jackie still feels very dated to me. The nickname issue is the main thing holding me back from being completely sold on the name.

valeriemarie24 · March 2015

When you introduce her you can establish a nickname of your own with other people so that they don't automatically call her Jackie. Like if you were to say "her name is Jacqueline but we call her _____" then other people are likely to call her that name as well since that's what they heard initially. And a lot of times in schools etc teachers might say "do you go by suchandsuch nickname?" And she can say "no, I go by this instead". So don't let the nickname deter you too much from the name, it's beautiful.

Rudetomata · March 2015

Thank you. That was actually the exact point I was trying to make but the problem is I don't know what that nickname should be. Lynn feels as dated to me as Jackie, regardless of the spelling. I don't want to use Jax/Jacks if everyone hates it. I'm not completely sold on Jem. Jac is fine but I feel like it would be turned into Jackie as well. People like to take it upon themselves to add "ie" onto a name in the interest of being more familiar i.e. Annie, Jimmy, etc...

Sassenach1743 · March 2015

Rudetomata said:
Thank you. That was actually the exact point I was trying to make but the problem is I don't know what that nickname should be. Lynn feels as dated to me as Jackie, regardless of the spelling. I don't want to use Jax/Jacks if everyone hates it. I'm not completely sold on Jem. Jac is fine but I feel like it would be turned into Jackie as well. People like to take it upon themselves to add "ie" onto a name in the interest of being more familiar i.e. Annie, Jimmy, etc...

I hear you on this. I have this problem with my own name. People just love to shorten it on their own even after I introduce myself with my full name. It's like if your name is longer than 5 letters, or one syllable, people automatically assume that you need a nickname. Although I do know several people who do not use nicknames and just make sure to correct people, my mother only goes by Catherine. It really just comes down to you establishing her name, full or preferred nickname, and correcting people until everyone gets it. Commit to it and it can be done.

I personally like the idea of using the nickname Jem or Jemma from her initials (i.e. Jacqueline Elise M-lastname). I think it's clever and definitely an interesting alternative to Jac or Jackie. Plus it sounds a bit more feminine than Jac or Jackie.

nurse714 · March 2015

I don't think a parent has any control once a child reaches a certain age on what nn they will be called because the child might like Jackie even though you hate it and even if they already have a different nickname. If you hate Jackie, I wouldn't use Jacqueline.

lovemywildgirls · March 2015

I think Jacqueline is a very pretty name. I'm also not a fan of Jackie but I don't mind Jac. I have a Samantha and was a little hesitant because I really dislike the nn Sammy. Yuck. But Sam was a guilty pleasure name because I used to love General Hospital lol. Anyway, she's almost 4 she's rarely called Sammy. Actually her 5 year old sister is the only one that calls her Sammy every once in awhile, surprisingly it doesn't even bother me when she does

Rudetomata · March 2015

Thanks for all the great feedback!

kimikimi · March 2015

All the names you proposed are very beautiful. Jacqueline is so classic! It'd be a little unfortunate to go with Jax which seems so trendy in comparison to the classy full name. Good luck!

Now lets see what you think of the hubby's girl pick.

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