I need honest opinions. We have FINALLY decided on a name…[name_m]Jack[/name_m]! My husband’s name is [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] and we really want to use it in our son’s name. [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] [name_m]Jack[/name_m] just doesn’t sound as good to me as [name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_m]Daniel[/name_m]. However…there is that small issue of the whiskey. We are not naming him after the whiskey, I know that would be tacky. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think [name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] is ok? We would be calling him by his first name…[name_m]Jack[/name_m]. Please be honest! Thanks!
I think it’s OK. I mean, I do think of the whiskey, but I would never assume you named your son after that!
I think it helps that [name_m]Jack[/name_m] and [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] are both such solid, sturdy, traditional, familiar names - even together, I don’t think they’re inevitably “tied” to one association.
I love the name [name_m]Jack[/name_m] and agree that it does sound nice with [name_m]Daniel[/name_m], which has the bonus of being a family honour name for you. I think you should go for it (but prepare for a few jokes/comments about it)!
I think its fine since [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] is a family name, so you have an easy explanation if someone asks if you named him after the whiskey. [name_m]Jack[/name_m] and [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] are both nice strong names and while they arent ideal together, I think using an honor name is more important.
I would never in a million years do it. Both names are great, but together it is borderline tacky. I think [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] [name_m]Jack[/name_m] sounds great, but if you are going to call him [name_m]Jack[/name_m], I would pick a different middle. Could you use your husband’s middle name!
I agree with the last two posters. Personally, I even have considered it myself. Both [name_m]Jack[/name_m] and [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] honor family members for me, [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] in a very special way. But I’m just not comfortable with the association. I do two middles, and keep coming back to the combo [name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m] [name_m]Daniel[/name_m], but I always let it go because even that’s too close for me. I agree with @boyandgirl–would your husband’s mn work?
I wouldn’t do it. There are so many little Jamesons, Baileys Etc already walking around that I just wouldn’t want this as my own name, and having to explain “no, not like the whiskey” for all eternity. Personally, I’d rather flip the order and name him [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] [name_m]Jack[/name_m]… He can still go by [name_m]Jack[/name_m]!
I personally would not use this either just because the association is too strong. Did you consider [name_u]James[/name_u] “[name_m]Jack[/name_m]” [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] or [name_m]John[/name_m] “[name_m]Jack[/name_m]” [name_m]Daniel[/name_m]? Or [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] [name_m]Jack[/name_m] as others have mentioned.
I also wouldn’t do it, the whiskey connection is too strong. I like the suggestion of using [name_m]John[/name_m] [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] and calling him [name_m]Jack[/name_m].
Unfortunately, I agree with the last few posters. [name_m]Just[/name_m] imagine your son’s name on a roster or list as “[name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_m]Daniel[/name_m]”. That’s probably not the first impression you want his teachers, coaches, parents of his friends, etc. to have of you or your family. He’ll always have to deal with the snickers and laughter that come with explaining “No, not after the whiskey”. I just don’t know if I would want to put that on my son; that being said, people do it and their kids survive just fine! I don’t think there’s anything wrong with [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] [name_m]Jack[/name_m]! That would be my vote! Good luck.
I think its fine! [name_m]Jack[/name_m] and [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] are both very popular names so I’m sure he wouldn’t be the first [name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] about. Besides, his friends will probably find it really cool when he’s older
I initially like both names, and for me I like the nod to the whiskey, even if it is unintentional.
I read your post out loud to my husband. He disagrees. He thinks it is a terrible name to give a child. He thinksThe poor kid would be teased more so in adulthood, and that out of all the whiskers out their jack [name_m]Daniels[/name_m] in the worst one, and it leaves a negative connection.
[name_m]Jack[/name_m] is a sweet name, as is [name_m]Daniel[/name_m]. Perhaps you could put grandpas name or dads second name in there as well or instead. Something along the lines of [name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_m]Robert[/name_m] [name_m]Daniels[/name_m]?
I think [name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] is a handsome name. Sure, I think of the whiskey, but it’s not a deal breaker for me. Both are solid, handsome, and classic names. If any negative comments are made, just say you loved the name [name_m]Jack[/name_m] and wanted to honor your husband with his middle name. There’s also the fact that middle names are rarely used, most people that he will meet will never know his middle name so what’s the big deal?
I would not do it, I have a lot of trouble even saying [name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_m]Daniel[/name_m], I want to say [name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_m]Daniels[/name_m], and it is an association everyone will see.
I wouldn’t use [name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_m]Daniel[/name_m]. They’re both nice names, and I understand wanting to honor Dad, but the alcohol association is so blatant. I think its unnecessary to put your son in that position.
Ideas would be to save one name for another kiddo, or switch the order. [name_m]Even[/name_m] if you name him [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] [name_m]Jack[/name_m] and call him [name_m]Jack[/name_m], I think it’s a huge improvement. [name_m]Jackson[/name_m] [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] also alleviates the issue.
I think I would do what many are suggesting and add a second middle name. I would probably pick something from your own family, maybe your maiden name (if it works…my maiden name is also a boys name) or your dad’s or grandpa’s name or perhaps you have a brother you’re close to and you’d like to name it after him. So I would do [name_m]Jack[/name_m] _______ [name_m]Daniel[/name_m]. Or you could call him [name_m]John[/name_m] [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] but call him [name_m]Jack[/name_m], sort of like President [name_u]Kennedy[/name_u] was [name_m]John[/name_m] and was always called [name_m]Jack[/name_m] since it’s a nickname for [name_m]John[/name_m]. Best of luck!
This is tough. In my opinion, [name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] is not ideal, but the whiskey is not necessarily a total deal-breaker. I think you should revisit your options - can you use dad’s middle name? Another family name and save [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] for a potential second son? If none of the other options are appealing, I would just go with [name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_m]Daniel[/name_m]. Most people won’t know his middle name, most of those who do will know it is a family name. There may be some teasing but it’s nothing that would be humiliating. I wouldn’t use [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] [name_m]Jack[/name_m] who goes by [name_m]Jack[/name_m], as that only draws attention to the combination of [name_m]Jack[/name_m] and [name_m]Daniel[/name_m], which wouldn’t be as obvious just leaving [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] tucked away in the middle spot. I also don’t think there’s any point in using [name_m]John[/name_m] or [name_u]James[/name_u] as a formal name for [name_m]Jack[/name_m]. In sum, I wouldn’t use [name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] if [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] weren’t such an important family name, but if there’s no good alternative, I don’t think it will turn out to be much of an issue.
I say no, I recommend you put something in between. [name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_u]Carter[/name_u] [name_m]Daniel[/name_m], [name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_m]Charles[/name_m] [name_m]Daniel[/name_m], [name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_m]William[/name_m] [name_m]Daniel[/name_m]. All would work. [name_m]Just[/name_m] [name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_m]Daniel[/name_m], nope whiskey. What about your husband’s middle name?
We are not naming him after the whiskey, I know that would be tacky. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think [name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_m]Daniel[/name_m] is ok? We would be calling him by his first name…[name_m]Jack[/name_m]. Please be honest! Thanks!
