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After reading all the responses, thank you all so much by the way, I've pulled away from the first name Lucas a little bit for various reason. Mason James is also a bit too trendy, like every has said. I don't even really like the Mason to be honest. So I seem to be down to two names now (thanks everyone so much for the suggestions though!)
I like:
James Ulysses Lester
Samuel Laurens Lester
I like James after seeing a post from a Callidus asking if Jack cane be short for James. After doesn't some research I found that it isn't uncommon for a James to be a Jack. So that choice would have Jack as a nickname, as I don't think Jack flows that well as a given name.
The other I just like and I can't help it :).
I like:
James Ulysses Lester
Samuel Laurens Lester
I like James after seeing a post from a Callidus asking if Jack cane be short for James. After doesn't some research I found that it isn't uncommon for a James to be a Jack. So that choice would have Jack as a nickname, as I don't think Jack flows that well as a given name.
The other I just like and I can't help it :).
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Considering that Callidus posted from the same IP address (likely the same computer) you did, it's hardly surprising that you were interested in that thread. FYI, the rules for this board say to post under only one name.
Personally I think James can be nicknamed Jack, in fact any guy can be nicknamed Jack if it suits. You can hardly go wrong with either Sam or Jack and honestly, I'm sort of amused that you consider this to be something that needs so much consideration. Good names are good. =)
Personally I think James can be nicknamed Jack, in fact any guy can be nicknamed Jack if it suits. You can hardly go wrong with either Sam or Jack and honestly, I'm sort of amused that you consider this to be something that needs so much consideration. Good names are good. =)
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My you're a fancy one.
I understand Jack can be synonymous with any man, but I was mainly curious if it was a typically diminutive for James. Perhaps it is amusing, but I can't imagine my extended consideration of these names is anymore silly (read: obsessive) than my posting on a name-focused message board in the first place :). My wife and I don't plan on having any more kids, so this being my one shot to name my son I'd like to put as much thought into it as possible. It is important to me, but like I said before, if it wasn't, I wouldn't be posting here in the first place.
I understand Jack can be synonymous with any man, but I was mainly curious if it was a typically diminutive for James. Perhaps it is amusing, but I can't imagine my extended consideration of these names is anymore silly (read: obsessive) than my posting on a name-focused message board in the first place :). My wife and I don't plan on having any more kids, so this being my one shot to name my son I'd like to put as much thought into it as possible. It is important to me, but like I said before, if it wasn't, I wouldn't be posting here in the first place.
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Fancy? Thanks! What a fine compliment. =D
Really ... I always look at these things, I'm supposed to be a board moderator so I feel responsible for pointing out that there are rules people might not know about. People do stuff all the freaking time and it doesn't matter. I don't care if you're for real or what - it's just about the names.
Yeah, I shouldn't ping you for being obsessive about names. Just meant that I think with the names you're talking about, you can't go far wrong, they're good. Jack is the total laid-back alpha-guy name, and Sam is a little less aggressive but equally friendly-dominant sounding. I'd personally avoid them, but that is because both sides of my family are uh, genetically nerdy? and Sam or Jack probably would not really seem right on a son of ours.
Really ... I always look at these things, I'm supposed to be a board moderator so I feel responsible for pointing out that there are rules people might not know about. People do stuff all the freaking time and it doesn't matter. I don't care if you're for real or what - it's just about the names.
Yeah, I shouldn't ping you for being obsessive about names. Just meant that I think with the names you're talking about, you can't go far wrong, they're good. Jack is the total laid-back alpha-guy name, and Sam is a little less aggressive but equally friendly-dominant sounding. I'd personally avoid them, but that is because both sides of my family are uh, genetically nerdy? and Sam or Jack probably would not really seem right on a son of ours.
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I'm glad we were able to help you narrow down your choices. Personally, I'm really digging James Ulysses since it seems to offer you most of what you're looking for. You get to use a classic that complements Leah, you get to use a cool nn, Jack, and you get to use Ulysses in the middle which you love. I'd say it's a win/win/win. When he's born, I feel you'll be able to take one look at him and decide if he looks more like a Jack or a Sam.
Good luck and best wishes!
Good luck and best wishes!
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