Before you felt that your child’s name really fit them? [name_f]My[/name_f] husband and I had the hardest time agreeing on a name, and I was SO thrilled when he agreed to [name_u]Jameson[/name_u]. I really wanted a literary name like [name_m]Hawthorne[/name_m] nn [name_m]Hawk[/name_m] or [name_m]Tennyson[/name_m]. I also loved [name_u]Noah[/name_u] and [name_u]Max[/name_u]. We finally agreed on [name_u]Jameson[/name_u] [name_u]Michael[/name_u] Ka’ehukai and I call him [name_u]Jem[/name_u] (I love to kill a mockingbird.) I think [name_u]Jameson[/name_u] is handsome and strong and straightforward (think whiskey…) but also cute and laid back (we love surfing and the beach, so wanted a ‘chill’ name.)
However, my son is almost 6 weeks old and I still fell his name doesn’t quite ‘fit’ him. At the same time, none of the other names I like seem to fit him either. Maybe it’s still just weird and surreal that he is here in the first place! I just really hope his name grows on him! I didn’t give my son a boring name did I?!
I know a three year old [name_u]Jameson[/name_u] who is so adorable and sweet. I think your son will definitely grow into his name! [name_u]Jem[/name_u] is a wonderful nickname, too. I am still a few months away from “officially” naming our little guy or gal, so I’m no expert, but I would assume that there is an adjustment period where any name you pick may seem a little strange. I’m sure it will pass. I think you picked a great name.
Since I do not yet have children, I can’t comment on how long it takes for a name to really fit. For what it’s worth though, I love the name [name_u]Jameson[/name_u] and I don’t think it’s boring at all! I know a college age guy named [name_u]Jameson[/name_u], and he is a very fun, smart, personable guy. The name has really grown on me since meeting him and I can see myself using it someday. So I think [name_u]Jameson[/name_u] is a great choice. The nn [name_u]Jem[/name_u] is just icing on the cake.
It does take a while. It took me ages to think of [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] as [name_u]Juniper[/name_u], rather than just ‘the baby’. Its like anything else with the whole baby experience, it just takes a lot of adjustment! [name_u]Jameson[/name_u] fantastic and handsome and I [name_u]LOVE[/name_u] [name_u]Jem[/name_u]!
Anytime you use an uncommon name I think it takes a little longer to adjust to seeing it on a person - especially if you get mixed reactions about the name or are feeling unsure in the first place, PLUS adjusting to having that person.
Give it some time. Once he can say his name you won’t be able to see him as anything else.
I agree with freya completely. Once the baby really ‘wakes up’ and becomes a little person, it’s easier to feel justified in calling them by name-- any name. Before that they feel a little more… undifferentiated, and it’s easier to just say “the baby.”
I think your son will definitely grow into his name! [name_u]Jem[/name_u] is a wonderful nickname, too. I am still a few months away from “officially” naming our little guy or gal, so I’m no expert, but I would assume that there is an adjustment period where any name you pick may seem a little strange. I’m sure it will pass. I think you picked a great name.