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[name_m]Samuel[/name_m] [name_u]Jackson[/name_u] is very associated with the actor for me, even without the L in the middle. Iām a teenager and I do think the association is familiar to most young people as heās very famous and in many successful franchises. I think heās a household name, at least in the US, and Iām surprised that people think otherwise/havenāt heard of him!
I think [name_u]Sam[/name_u] [name_u]Jackson[/name_u] would be totally fine, though, if youāre open to using [name_u]Sam[/name_u] as the full first name.
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I think only those over a certain age will make the association. And that his generation definitely wonāt. So while your friends or aquaintences MIGHT say something, the person living with it might not be all that negatively affected
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I have no idea who the actor is, but, since you dislike him/donāt admire him enough that itās what you think of when you hear the combo, Iād personally find something else
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I automatically think of the legend [name_m]Samuel[/name_m] L [name_u]Jackson[/name_u] then ponder on why you donāt admire this amazing actor who was revolutionary for the African-American actors (along with [name_u]Morgan[/name_u] [name_m]Freeman[/name_m] of course) but anyways your entitled to your opinion of course and weāre just discussing [name_m]Samuel[/name_m] [name_u]Jackson[/name_u] as a name.
So anyways looking at [name_m]Samuel[/name_m] [name_u]Jackson[/name_u] as a name I think itās too close to the actor it was my immediate thought with this in mind I would look at other names. Maybe [name_u]Daniel[/name_u] or even [name_m]Nathaniel[/name_m]? They sound similar to [name_m]Samuel[/name_m] but avoid the association.
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I donāt care that heās African American. Heās coarse and plays in movies that are largely a waste of brain power to watch (minus marvel, but I actually had no idea he was in them). Humor by way of profanity is cheap and not my style. Nor is excessive violence. I like to protect my eyes, my heart.
I canāt think of single actor Iād honor, whatever color they might be. I also donāt spend a whole lot of time in front of the TV, so Iām sure you may be able to come up with one Iāve missed. I think different qualities are important to admire in people, regardless of race.
Nathaniel might work. I donāt love the nns. Something to consider. Thanks for the suggestion!
Edit: I probably would call the excessive production of Marvel a waste tooā¦ one was great. Three were pretty goodā¦ are we on number 40 something by now? Tooooooo much.
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[name_f]Glad[/name_f] you think [name_m]Nathaniel[/name_m] could be an idea good luck with your naming search
I would also say Pulp Fiction & [name_m]Django[/name_m] Unchained are legendary films but hey just difference of opinion
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I donāt think [name_m]Samuel[/name_m] + [name_u]Jackson[/name_u] are at the level of [name_u]Michael[/name_u] [name_u]Jordan[/name_u], especially if you call him [name_u]Sam[/name_u]. But Iād consider how youāll handle people asking or silently assuming that you named your son after the actor. Are you fine saying āno, we just love the name Samuelā? [name_u]Or[/name_u] will that bother you? If it bothers you, Iād look for another name you love.
[name_m]Samwise[/name_m] would be another option, if you donāt mind a (great) [name_m]Tolkien[/name_m] reference.
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I love tolkien. Great idea!
I donāt mind clarifying that i donāt like the actor. It will give an opportunity to explain why we liked the name enough to choose it anyway!
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ā¦ except [name_m]Samwise[/name_m] according to [name_m]Tolkien[/name_m] means āhalf-witā haha
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No way! 
Still a great literary figure to honor though.
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If you are in it for [name_u]Sam[/name_u], why not any of the [name_m]Samuel[/name_m] alternatives ? (Eg [name_m]Samson[/name_m] / Sampson).
[name_u]Or[/name_u], what about just [name_u]Sam[/name_u]?
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I agree with this, but I knew a kid named Denzel Washingtonā¦ anything works, I suppose!
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My last name is Jackson and I donāt like the repetition of the final syllable. Otherwise, great idea! Samuel historically was a way nicer dude than Samson also, but I can find ways to appreciate them both.
Know any masculine names that contain or end in āsam?ā My first thought was the the sea witchās eel, Jetsam lol
Edit: I just took a look and there are lots of Japanese and Indian names, both of which I am not. I thought of these thoughā¦
Balsamic. Salad has been truly amazing this pregnancy!
Assam. I like tea.
Samurai. Husband would love that!
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Thanks for coming up with that list. Itās definitely confirmation that [name_m]Samuel[/name_m] is the best option if we go that direction!
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I would probably avoid using the name if you donāt want comments from people about the association. That said, most people (myself included!) love him so itās a good association.
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I might not think of the actor at first if meeting a Samuel Jackson, no L; pretty sure I wouldnāt if it was Sam Jackson. It might occur to me later.
I do know a young Sam whoās just Sam, full name.
I would totally use Samwise in the middle 
but thatās not what youāre looking forā¦and surely Jeremiah is the easy choice there? I like Jedidiah too. My husband really likes it, itās been on our shortlist.
Also, just throwing out there that I was trying to sell my mom on the name Seamus and came up with nn Sam. Admittedly even my best namenerd friend thought it was too much of a stretch, but I thought it was clever.
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Oh i love [name_m]Seamus[/name_m], nn [name_u]Sam[/name_u]! Itās a fantastic idea. I appreciate stretchy nns though.
Jehosaphat was another, but not much loved. I think i might ditch the syllable issue and stick with j name.
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I think [name_m]Seamus[/name_m] ā [name_u]Sam[/name_u] ā 100% works!
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- [name_m]Semyon[/name_m]
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