Alright, so DH was dead set on [name_m]Vaughn[/name_m]. I like it enough, but then he suggested [name_m]Jack[/name_m] and I think [name_m]Jack[/name_m] is much better, and I’m starting to fall in love with it. I can picture our little [name_m]Jack[/name_m] already. My problem is that a sort-of friend has just named her boy (born begining of [name_f]October[/name_f]) [name_m]Jaxon[/name_m], she sometimes calls him [name_m]Jax[/name_m]. Now, this person is actually my friends sister - but we are friends on Facebook, and occasionally see each other at social gatherings. We are somehwat close with their (huge) family, and used to rent a property from them. She is not someone I spend time with, though, other than the random get together or kids birthday party. Should I ask her if she minds if we use [name_m]Jack[/name_m], since it’s so close to [name_m]Jaxon[/name_m]? My fear is that she will say that she does mind, and then I have to start all over again after falling in love with yet another name that I can’t use. What would you do?
I don’t think the two of you are close enough to warrant having to ask for permission, especially since it wouldn’t even be quite the same name, and it’s one that’s fairly popular anyway.
No, I don’t think so. And I am very critical when it comes to actual name napping. This is a different name. Also [name_m]Jackson[/name_m]/ [name_m]Jackson[/name_m] as well as [name_m]Jack[/name_m] are very common and popular names, so both you and your facebook friend will come across many boys with the same name. When your friend chose [name_m]Jaxon[/name_m] she probably knew that. And you’re not even sisters or best friends, so no, I don’t think there is reason to ask her permission.
No you don’t.
[name_m]Jack[/name_m] is a common enough name and [name_m]Jaxon[/name_m]/[name_m]Jackson[/name_m] is a common trendy name. I would only ask someone’s permission to use a name if it was uncommon/rare and creative. Something that they obviously could have only gotten from you.
I would however mention that to her that you planned to name your son [name_m]Jack[/name_m], if you are telling people ahead of time that is, as you wouldn’t want to give her the impression that you were trying to hide it from her.
Relax.
No, you don’t need to ask permission. It’s not even the same name as [name_m]Jaxon[/name_m], and both [name_m]Jackson[/name_m]/[name_m]Jaxon[/name_m] and [name_m]Jack[/name_m] are very common names. I wouldn’t worry about it at all. We named our daughter [name_f]Madelyn[/name_f] two years after our best friend’s sister named her daughter [name_f]Madeline[/name_f]. It was never an issue. In fact, our [name_f]Maddy[/name_f]'s even share the same birthday, which they now think is pretty cool! Same name and same birthday.
It’s not the same name, it’s not an uncommon name(s), you’re not all that close, so I don’t think you have to ask.
However, it would be nice if you gave her some warning if you think it’s something that might bother her. So maybe not so much ask permission, but mention that [name_m]Jack[/name_m] is on your list and recognize that it’s close to her son’s name.
They’re not the same name and you’re not super good friends, so I don’t think it’s that big of a deal. I mean, if it were your sister or your best friend or somebody whose children would grow up with your children, I think it might be polite to ask. And even then, it’s only if the names are the same or achingly similar. I think [name_m]Jack[/name_m] and [name_m]Jaxon[/name_m] are far enough apart to not be a huge deal.
I don’t think you have to ask at all. [name_m]Jack[/name_m] and [name_m]Jaxon[/name_m] are different names but also both popular enough that it’s not like stealing a rare name. Plus, because you two aren’t really super close, I don’t see it as a problem. [name_m]Callum[/name_m] Ryhs and [name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_m]William[/name_m] are so perfect together!
[name_m]Jack[/name_m] is no jaxon! Definitely use jack and I agree- you are not close enough friends to warrant having to ask! [name_m]Jack[/name_m] is a common popular name/ and it’s not even the same as her boys! If you were using [name_u]Phoenix[/name_u] and u had a friend who just called her baby that- different story - but go for it sister!
I agree, if it were a clearly obscure name I think it would be nice to ask, but [name_m]Jack[/name_m], [name_m]Jackson[/name_m], [name_m]Jaxon[/name_m] are all common or trendy names. I don’t think it’s necessary to ask or mention anything.
Our kids will probably see more of each other than you would think, but I have decided that I’m not going to ask her. If she gets upset, well, then she’s dumb LOL. I’m not going to worry about it. Thanks, everyone.
I agree with everyone else. [name_m]Jack[/name_m] is a classic/common name. No need to ask permission.
You do not need to ask her. At all.
Totally different name, and you might know her, but I’d hardly say you’re close (from what you describe).
[name_m]Just[/name_m] go for it, if you love [name_m]Jack[/name_m].
Definitely not. [name_m]Jack[/name_m] is a stalwart classic and [name_m]Jax[/name_m] is both a totally different name and gives a totally different vibe. Also, you don’t really know each other.
No. [name_m]Jaxon[/name_m] and [name_m]Jack[/name_m] are different names and they’re both very popular. No need to ask her permission.