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It should be a fine unisex stone name, if it were just a stone name. I personally am prone to associate it with "jaded," though, and the old (maybe irrelevant) usage of "jade" to refer to a woman of a certain character. I guess male gender makes the "jaded" association less negative, though, haha. And the word for a woman would just not apply. So ... okay. I could get used to it quickly, and I would actually like it more than I do on a woman/girl. He'd be often mistaken for a girl based on the name, but if you don't mind, I don't either.

I knew a boy named Jade in middle school through high school and even though everyone knew it was more common as a girl's name, he was the only Jade in our school and so it didn't seem that unusual either. He was fine with his name and he was sort of gentle and a musician type, so it seemed to suit him too. It's not that common right now for either gender so is probably usable for a boy or girl but probably most people will still think of it as a girl's name.

I feel that it works for a boy but it's a little too close to the over popular Jaden and it's variants for my tastes.

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I've actually met one or two Jade's that were boys. Its so much nicer on a boy!

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There was a kids tv presenter in Australia in the 90's who was named Jade and a guy :)

Either on a boy or a girl, I find it unsuitable. The word jade may mean stone, but it also carries another less desirable meaning.

I've been really liking the idea of a boy named Jade lately. I still prefer it on a girl, but I'm definitely not opposed to it being used on a boy; in fact, I'd welcome it with open arms! I'm really feeling Jade Tobias or Jade Frederick.

I taught a boy Jade with a sister Amber. He was huge and good at contact sports and field athletics - shot-put etc. Has now left school and is working very successfully in the family auctioneering business - charming and pleasant and suited to the work. Sister was prettyish but bland.

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ETA: I think I prefer it on a boy - on a girl it sounds like Jane with a bad cold.

This message was edited 11/10/2014, 10:13 AM

I think it would be a nice middle name. It's a bit too girl imo for first name use.

Unless it is a nickname for Jayden, I don't see it working.

I used to know one too, he'd be 30-ish now. It's all right, it's not a very girly-sounding name, imo.