Gillian and Jack

Boy Names
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We have a 2 year old daughter, [name_f]Gillian[/name_f] [name_f]Margaret[/name_f], and will have a baby boy born in [name_f]September[/name_f]. [name_f]My[/name_f] husband is heart set on naming our son after his grandfather [name_m]Jack[/name_m]. We normal call our daughter [name_u]Gilly[/name_u] ([name_f]Jilly[/name_f]), [name_f]Gigi[/name_f] or [name_f]Gillian[/name_f] - rarely [name_f]Jill[/name_f]. Am I being stupid worried about having a [name_m]Jack[/name_m] and [name_f]Jill[/name_f]?

Thanks~

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I didn’t even think about [name_m]Jack[/name_m] and [name_f]Jill[/name_f] until your brought it up. I think [name_f]Gillian[/name_f] and [name_m]Jack[/name_m] make a wonderful sibling set.

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I thought of it right away. But I might expect it more cause I have an aunt & uncle (twins) named [name_m]Jack[/name_m] & [name_f]Jill[/name_f] & they were teased like crazy growing up. What about using [name_m]John[/name_m]/[name_m]Jonathan[/name_m] or something & nn [name_m]Jack[/name_m]?[name_m]Jack[/name_m]'s too trendy these days anyway.

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I thought of [name_m]Jack[/name_m] and [name_f]Jill[/name_f] but it is not the instant thought of everybody. Maybe you can call your daughter [name_f]Gigi[/name_f]/[name_u]Gilly[/name_u], not [name_u]Gill[/name_u], especially if you do it rarely? [name_m]Just[/name_m] don’t nickname her [name_u]Gill[/name_u] and will be safe. Or pick some longer name for your son - from [name_m]Jasper[/name_m] to [name_m]Jonathan[/name_m]. And do you love [name_m]Jack[/name_m] too? It is not clear to me because you have mention only your husband.
In general, [name_f]Gillian[/name_f] and [name_m]Jack[/name_m] would make a lovely sibset.

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I like [name_m]Jack[/name_m] (even though it is very popular). I am just worried about being those parents who named their kids [name_m]Jack[/name_m] and [name_f]Jill[/name_f]…

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I personally wouldn’t do it. Is there another way to honor the grandfather? A middle name? A surname? Another variation of [name_m]John[/name_m]? Initials?
But if your husband really, truly loves [name_m]Jack[/name_m], and you like it too, any teasing may be worthwhile to endure!

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Your thread title caught my eye for that very reason. I’m sorry to say my first thought was ‘surely not…’.

I’m not sure where you live but [name_m]Jack[/name_m] is number 1 popularity-wise where I live so I’d avoid it for that reason too.

I think you can definitely find a better fit with [name_f]Gillian[/name_f].

[name_m]Oliver[/name_m] [name_m]Jack[/name_m] (or john)
[name_m]Andrew[/name_m] [name_m]Jack[/name_m]
Allistair [name_m]Jack[/name_m]

Something classic, not too trendy or common.
Good luck

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I personally have issue with having two names that start with the same sound but different letters, so that was my first thought. Not [name_m]Jack[/name_m] and [name_f]Jill[/name_f].

Some one syllable names

[name_u]Blake[/name_u]
[name_m]Grant[/name_m]
[name_m]Heath[/name_m]
[name_u]James[/name_u]
[name_u]Kit[/name_u]
[name_u]Max[/name_u]
[name_m]Nate[/name_m] ([name_m]Nathaniel[/name_m])
[name_u]Reid[/name_u] / [name_u]Reed[/name_u]
[name_u]Seth[/name_u]

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[name_m]Jack[/name_m] and [name_f]Jill[/name_f] was my first thought upon reading the title of your post. I would honor your grandfather by putting [name_m]Jack[/name_m] in the middle or by using some other first name that is related to him.

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I’m sorry…[name_m]Jack[/name_m] and [name_f]Jill[/name_f] was my immediate reaction as well. I think the other posters’ suggestion of a mn is a great solution.