Help me love Jesse

Name Advice
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Almost two years ago (!), our youngest, [name_u]Jesse[/name_u] [name_m]Nicolai[/name_m], was born. [name_f]My[/name_f] husband chose the first name, and while I was more than happy to give him his first choice, [name_u]Jesse[/name_u] (solely as a name) was and is still on the neutral/dislike end of the spectrum for me. But I want to love it! So, I’ve been trying to find things about it that I really like, bits and bobs here and there that will help me view the name more favorably. Don’t get me wrong, at this point, I love the name because it’s my son’s name, and I can’t imagine him as anything else. However, as a name nerd, I want to love the name as a name, not because of who it’s associated with.

Here’s what I’ve got so far:

  1. [name_u]Jesse[/name_u] fits in with the type of names I tend to like - not unheard of, not “weird,” but the child probably wouldn’t meet another with that name
  2. [name_u]Jesse[/name_u] was born at the beginning of [name_u]December[/name_u], and as a [name_u]Christian[/name_u], I like the liturgical seasonality of his name (Jesse tree)
  3. I love that my husband got a name that he adores. Would I have ever picked it? No. But I’d rather our kids’ names be full of life and flavor and have one parent love it, rather than picking a compromise name that is just a bland middle ground we can both agree on.
  4. [name_u]Jesse[/name_u] is a “real” name, something that is important to me personally

Would you help me out? What else is there to love about [name_u]Jesse[/name_u]?

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As I kid I fell in love with uncle [name_u]Jesse[/name_u] from Full House. And [name_u]Jesse[/name_u] Pinkman (Aaron Paul) is just the hottest! :heart:

I think it sounds sweet and strong at the same tine and fits every age so well.

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I’ve always loved the name [name_u]Jesse[/name_u], and the combination you chose is stunning :star_struck:

For me, [name_u]Jesse[/name_u] appeals because it has a lovely soft and sensitive sound, but also feels a little bit rugged. I love the [name_u]December[/name_u] connection for you!

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Things I like about [name_u]Jesse[/name_u]:

  • It means ‘gift’ which is lovely
  • It has a gentle sound, while still feeling slightly rugged and outdoorsy
  • It has a slightly unisex vibe that could help it fit all kinds of kids
  • It could be nicknamed but it’s not one that I think people will immediately give a nickname to - so you won’t get something you dislike hopefully
  • It’s cute but matures well too
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[name_u]Jesse[/name_u] makes its wearer immediately likeable - any boy/man called [name_u]Jesse[/name_u] seems like he’s solid, reliable, kind-hearted and handy, can probably play guitar as well. It’s modern cowboy to me, I like it!

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Oh gosh [name_u]Jesse[/name_u] is fab!

[name_u]Jesse[/name_u] is handsome with such a fun cowboy flair I truly love him! I also think the middle name [name_m]Nicolai[/name_m] for [name_u]Jesse[/name_u] is gorgeous. Really great name. You guys chose well :clap:t3::clap:t3::clap:t3:

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