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I think Jade is simple and elegant, and I think it makes for a good name, especially as a middle name.
Even so, and I don't mean to be rude, I don't see why it's the most popular name in France, because the French pronunciation (ZHAD) is alright, but a little harsh, and personally don't see how it would be tens of thousands of peoples' first choice. I often prefer the French pronunciation of things, but I think Jade is an exception. All that being said, French Jade is still good.
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Even so, and I don't mean to be rude, I don't see why it's the most popular name in France, because the French pronunciation (ZHAD) is alright, but a little harsh, and personally don't see how it would be tens of thousands of peoples' first choice. I often prefer the French pronunciation of things, but I think Jade is an exception. All that being said, French Jade is still good.
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It's become so overused these days that it seems like a boring name.
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It's a great gemstone name for both men and women. I can imagine both a man and a woman named Jade. And I like this better than Jada, but this may be biased because I usually prefer the version that doesn't end in a.
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I think it's a cute name, but I don't see why people think it's better than Jane!
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In early 2000s this name became very popular in Brazil because of the protagonist Jade Rachid (potrayed by Giovanna Antonelli) from the Brazilian soap opera "O Clone" (2001-2002).
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Jade, nicknamed Kool Kat, is one of the four original Bratz dolls. She owns a pet cat named Mica. Jade, like Sasha, plays a more secondary role.
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Very cute name! Jade reminds me of victorious so the name is cute but tomboyish.
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This is the best gemstone name, straight up.
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Jade was given to 12 boys in New Zealand in 2006
Jade was given to 114 girls in New Zealand in 2006.
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Jade was given to 114 girls in New Zealand in 2006.
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Also Finnish: https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Jade
Also Dutch: https://www.meertens.knaw.nl/nvb/naam/is/Jade
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Also Dutch: https://www.meertens.knaw.nl/nvb/naam/is/Jade
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I adore this name! It’s simple, sweet, but also badass. And stereotyping this name as well as with any other name as a “stripper name” makes you look dumb honestly, I thought we were over stereotyping it’s 2023. This is one of my favorite names of all time!
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This name was one of my childhood favorites. It's still pretty even though someone ruined the name for me to use it but it's still beautiful. 💚💚 I heard it first on a Spanish show and always loved it. It’s so pretty!
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Pretty, I love gemstone names!
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I find this name very cool and stylish. It’s very unisex in my mind.
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Jade is a gorgeous name for a girl, I picture a tomboyish teenager when I hear the name, it can fit a girly girl too!
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Jade Picon is a Brazilian famous social media influencer.
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It is a pretty name.
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It's such a pretty name. I like it for both first and middle name though. :)
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This is such a pretty name!
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My name is Jade and I really like it. People will call me Jadie. I used to think it's annoying but that's what my friends and family call me. I have blue and green eyes. The color of the stone. Jade also is my favorite overall color. I really like my name.
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Jade; jaded.
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Used to like it, but am, well, jaded by it. Jane is much better.
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This is one of the few gemstone names that have actually been given to boys, and that makes me happy! It sounds quite unisex to me. I don't know why comments saying 'this is nice on guys too' are being downvoted.
The downvoters are probably the same people who are calling their daughters Parker and Mason. It has to go both ways. You can't just praise "masculine" names on girls, but not "feminine" names on boys. We need more unisex names!
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The downvoters are probably the same people who are calling their daughters Parker and Mason. It has to go both ways. You can't just praise "masculine" names on girls, but not "feminine" names on boys. We need more unisex names!
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Jade West is a main character on the TV show Victorious.
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Jade Thirlwall; 1/3 of British girl group Little Mix.
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Spanish pronunciation: KHA-de.
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Also Spanish (Modern).
There are 1,187 female bearers of this name in Spain, and the average age of the bearers is 9 (source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística).
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There are 1,187 female bearers of this name in Spain, and the average age of the bearers is 9 (source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística).
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Absolutely perfect girl name.
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Absolutely gorgeous! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this as a middle name!
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It feels and sounds exactly like the gem: calm, green, peaceful. This is a nice name.
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I like the name Jade for boys. I have a male cat named Jade. But I think the name Jade for a girl sounds short, boring and ugly.
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Simple, wonderful name, Jade! I like it a lot! It feels mature and strong, however, also sweet at the same time. Really nice!
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I used to have a cat named Jade. I think it’s a beautiful name.
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Jade is also Finnish, used for both genders in Finland. The name day for Jade in Finland is July 9.
Finnish Pronunciation: YA-deh.
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Finnish Pronunciation: YA-deh.
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I love this name! The stone is beautiful, and the name sounds strong and elegant at the same time. 10/10 for sure.
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Very dated!
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A very nice name. I much prefer it to Jada and it’s perfect as a middle name.
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Very nouveau hip.
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Also Finnish feminine name. Finnish name day July 9.
https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jade_(nimi)
https://almanakka.helsinki.fi/en/name-days/name-day-search.html
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https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jade_(nimi)
https://almanakka.helsinki.fi/en/name-days/name-day-search.html
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I really love the name Jade! It also makes a great middle name.
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Plain. Boring. Not a fan!
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So pretty! This would also work good as a middle name!
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My name is Jada, and people used to call me Jade without me asking. I love the name Jade better than Jada. I'd take Jade any day.
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Jade Thyrus (AKA Shauni) is the main protagonist of the 2003 action-adventure sci-fi video game "Beyond Good and Evil", a game widely considered by many to be a cult classic. In the game, Jade is a generous, brave, and intelligent photojournalist living on an alien planet who joins a secret rebellion to defeat the DomZ aliens and the Alpha Sections who have teamed up to suck all the life from her planet. Jade is widely considered one of the greatest female protagonists in gaming due to her determination to discover the truth and bring justice to the world.
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You really can’t go wrong with this name.
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Jade is an old swear word. It basically means whore.
I am not making this up:
"worn-out horse," late 14c., apparently originally "cart horse," a word of uncertain origin. Barnhart and Century Dictionary suggests a variant of yaid, yald "whore," literally "mare" (c. 1400), from a Scandinavian source akin to Old Norse jalda "mare," and ultimately from Finno-Ugric (compare Mordvin al'd'a "mare"). But OED finds the assumption of a Scandinavian connection "without reason." As a term of abuse for a woman, it dates from 1550s; in early use also of mean or worthless men, and sometimes simply "a young woman.
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https://www.etymonline.com/word/jade#etymonline_v_1636
So yeah, you're naming your daughter an abusive term for a woman that could also-depending on your source!-mean whore.
No wonder this name gets such a sex rep.
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I am not making this up:
"worn-out horse," late 14c., apparently originally "cart horse," a word of uncertain origin. Barnhart and Century Dictionary suggests a variant of yaid, yald "whore," literally "mare" (c. 1400), from a Scandinavian source akin to Old Norse jalda "mare," and ultimately from Finno-Ugric (compare Mordvin al'd'a "mare"). But OED finds the assumption of a Scandinavian connection "without reason." As a term of abuse for a woman, it dates from 1550s; in early use also of mean or worthless men, and sometimes simply "a young woman.
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https://www.etymonline.com/word/jade#etymonline_v_1636
So yeah, you're naming your daughter an abusive term for a woman that could also-depending on your source!-mean whore.
No wonder this name gets such a sex rep.
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Sex in a name.
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Pretty and elegant. Perfect for a girl with green eyes.
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Very pretty!
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So pretty. I feel like this is one of the names you can never go wrong with!
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Beautiful.
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So pretty like the gemstone!
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Love, love, love this name. It's unique without having the bad type of creative. Has such a beautiful sound that feels so pleasant to my ears, and ages quite well. 10/10 on my list.
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This is one of my favorite names and I prefer it to Jane any day.
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I have a daughter named Jade, and one named Jett. Both after precious gems!
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I love this name so, so, so much. It's uncommon without being hard to pronounce. It's unique without being Kre8tyv.
Perfect name.
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Perfect name.
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What sane person would ever give this name to their son?
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Quite a beautiful name; I personally like names from gemstones, such as Ruby and Opal.
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Jade Thirlwall is a British singer who's part of Little Mix.
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In Dutch it is pronounced Yah-duh (jaːdə). The J is not pronounced the way it is in English (dzjade) but more like a Y (yade). The A is long, but not an Ay-sound, more of an Ahhhh-sound.
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My names is Jade and I like the name that my mom chose for me. When I talked to her she told me that she chose the name because I am her rock, so thinking that Jade is not a good name... well, it is a good name and name your kid Jade.
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I do like this name, but I have to say I'd pick "Jane" over "Jade". It's short, but strong. I kind of get the vibe of a girl who knows what she wants.
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Jade is such a beautiful name. I didn’t know it was the name of a gem stone. Makes me think of something else. I love this name, anyway. I think Jade is more of a girl’s name though. A little too feminine for a boy. Though I’ll agree it’s a unisex name and it can be used for either gender, I would only use this on a girl. I agree it’s a gemstone too.
I’m not saying it can’t be a male name! It’s you guys who are too scared to give your sons certain names. A lot of male names have been banned for males such as Courtney and Madison.
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I’m not saying it can’t be a male name! It’s you guys who are too scared to give your sons certain names. A lot of male names have been banned for males such as Courtney and Madison.
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I prefer it for a non-binary person but I like it for a boy or girl too. It's very appealing to me and works best as a first name I think.
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I'm a Jade and I have never minded the name!
Being short at only four letters it works with my attitude of being straight talking.
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Being short at only four letters it works with my attitude of being straight talking.
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In 2018, 8 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Jade who is registered female with the Social Security Administration. It is the 724th most common female first name for living U.S. citizens.
In 2018, 16 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Jade who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 3, 147th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
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In 2018, 16 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Jade who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 3, 147th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
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In Star Wars, this is Mara Skywalker's maiden name. It is also the first name of the actress who plays Astoria Greengrass in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2.
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Cool name! It's short too, so it would make a nice middle name.
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I definitely prefer this for a girl. Very simple and beautiful, ages well on someone. Also a nice middle name choice.
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I knew a boy named Jade when I was younger, though I prefer it for a girl.
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My sister is named Jade. Together we're Jasmine and Jade, which sounds quite nice. Apparently though, both names are stereotyped as "stripper". Neither of us is a stripper and I find the lack of kindness and higher level thinking disgusting. Quite a lot of names have comments like "Trashy" "stripper" or "overused" and I feel that by putting a comment like that you are being horribly inconsiderate.
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Our second granddaughter is named Jade Elizabeth. When her mother proposed it, our son said, “Stripper”. Now, since her parents are educated and plan on sending her to college someday, I think she will probably not end up stripping, unless she is trying to finance her medical degree or Ph.D. in French Literature. I will say she is the prettiest baby ever (born in 2017). As her grandmother, I love our Baby Jade, and will remember to whisper in her ear that she is NOT going to be a stripper.
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I absolutely adore this name. It is my niece's middle name. I don't think it is used enough!
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Jade Amelia Thirlwall was born on 26 December 1992 (age 24), and raised in the Laygate neighbourhood of South Shields, Tyne and Wear. She has one-quarter Egyptian ancestry and one-quarter Yemeni ancestry. She also auditioned for The X Factor in 2008 and 2010 but got eliminated at Bootcamp stage. She attended performing arts college South Tyneside, where she studied a range of courses. She revealed in the group's book, Our World, that she struggled with anorexia nervosa after experiencing bullying at school, and the death of her grandfather. Jade is a supporter of the LGBT community, and she considers RuPaul her idol.
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I think the name Jade is plain. I prefer Jada :)
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I love gemstone names, and Jade is one of my absolute favourites. It's one of the most beautiful short and sweet names for girls, along with Jane, Emma, Ava, Amy and Tara - names that outshine so many of the longer, more frilly ones.
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Jade Sheena Jezebel Jagger is an English jewelry designer, socialite and former model. Jagger was born in Paris, France. She is the only child of Bianca, a Nicaraguan model, actress and philanthropist, and Mick Jagger, an English musician and actor with Australian descent. In her early years, Jagger and her family lived on London's fashionable Cheyne Walk in Chelsea. Jagger's parents divorced in 1978 and she spent most of her time living in Manhattan with her jet-set mother and was often dropped off at The Factory to be babysat by her mother's friend, pop artist Andy Warhol. In Manhattan, Jagger attended the Spence School. At 14, she enrolled in the all-girls boarding school in St Mary’s, Calne, England.
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Jade Giroud is the daughter of French footballer Olivier Giroud. She was born June 18, 2013.
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Jade Cloud is a Vietnamese American dancer, she started to dance before the age of two, she was 6 months old when she was adopted from Vietnam by her mother. She has three older siblings named Chris, Brett, and Hayley.
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I think this name is very beautiful. If I ever did have a daughter I would aim for this name. I like the gemstone very much so I think this name suits my tastes very well!
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I absolutely LOVE the name Jade. If I have a daughter, I'd like to name her Jade Alison. I think the gem is so pretty and makes me think of rich-textured things for some reason.
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I named my cat Jade after her eyes and she's a Burmilla. I like it as a name for anyone. It's too subtle and sophisticated for many people commenting here to appreciate.
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I think this is a cute name. I like it as a middle name because it's short and sweet and goes well with a lot of first names. By the way, Jade is definitely not a boys name. Also, Jade is a nice colour.
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The name Jade was given to 46 boys born in the US in 2015.
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I like the name, as jades are pretty gemstones and it's a pretty name. Still, it sounds a little harsh on my ears, and a little bit immature for a grown woman past the age of thirty. I still find it to be pretty though, and it's miles better than Jaden for a girl.
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Gemstone names are usually feminine. It sounds pretty, flowery, beautiful.
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My name is Jade I believe it is a beautiful name although I wouldn't have chosen this name but I like it. I have come to know the name Jade as a very common name. I have lots of friends named Jade but with different spellings.
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I know a middle-aged guy named Jade. I like it for a boy.
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I love this name! It's my favourite of the names of beautiful stones. (Amethyst, Ruby, Gemma, Sapphire, Opal, ect.) I understand why people think it's hard, I used to think that too, but I've grown to like it. When I hear 'Jade' it reminds me of a courageous, strong, beautiful girl. :)
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My full name is Jade-Madeline. It's French and I absolutely love it. I move around to different of the parts of the country, and sometimes I go by just Jade, or usually Madeline. My family calls me MJ. Pronounced correctly, it's "Jud-Muh-doh-lyn", but everyone in my country just says Jade or Madeline like the cartoon. :)
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My first name is Jade. I find it quite a pretty name, and if I were to choose my own name out of any name in the world, I'd choose the name I have now 'Jade'. Many people at school comment about my name, and I already have 3 Jades at my school. It's not a too popular name so that makes my name a little unique actually. I know people called Jaide, Jayde, and Jayda. I don't really fancy those names. (Please do not take this as offensive to others called those names- I'm only 9) :(
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Jade Olivia Gordon is well-known as being Tom Felton's girlfriend. She was in the last Harry Potter movie as Draco Malfoy's future wife.
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I think either Jade or Jada should be the name of the newest princess that they are coming up with.
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I love this name! It's so simple and sweet! It would be a perfect middle name for the name 'Ava'. Ava Jade! It has such a lovely graceful sound to it! Even as a first name, it would be beautiful, too. Pretty dark haired, green eyed girls always come to mind when I hear it!
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Jade is a really pretty name and the gem colour is stunning, but it was so over used in the 80s/90s I couldn't use it now. I don't think it's ready to be used yet, not in England anyway. In about 10-20 years time maybe, but it's still beautiful in my opinion.x.
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A boring name that has had its day.
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I find it a good name for men myself. It sounds better for guys to me.
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My name is Jade. I don't mind it. I think it's about the personality of the person, not the name or if it sounds bad or the spelling is wrong. But you're allowed your opinion.
P.S. I LOVE THE COLOUR AND THE GEM.
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P.S. I LOVE THE COLOUR AND THE GEM.
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I actually know a guy with the name "Jade", but his parents spell it Jaid and it's pronounced the same way. It's not a very normal name, but it fits him pretty well.
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This is a brilliant, lovely, cool and fun name! :D.
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My name's Jade and I love it!
I think it's easy and lovely! Especially its background, a lovely green gemstone. I think it should be used more often.
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I think it's easy and lovely! Especially its background, a lovely green gemstone. I think it should be used more often.
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My name's Jade. I'm actually very quiet and I'm currently at uni so I'm pretty well educated. I like my name, I don't see how the name can be ugly to be honest, its just a simple, short, and sweet name. Also, I don't know why people are comparing it to the Bratz doll. There have been other characters called Jade too, so? It's not as common as some other names, there were only two people named Jade when I was at school. My parents called me Jade as it is known as a jewel. People call me Jadey sometimes, which sounds kind of cute really. I also have blue/green eyes which matches the colour Jade, which is a very peaceful beautiful colour so it all makes sense. Jade is awesome, that is all.
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My name is Jade and I LOVE my name. And no, I'm not a brat... Or a stripper... Or uneducated.
I always get compliments on my name and boys always sing Jaded by Aerosmith to me. Lol.
Also, sometimes when I tell people my name they insist upon calling me "Jane" regardless. Lol.
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I always get compliments on my name and boys always sing Jaded by Aerosmith to me. Lol.
Also, sometimes when I tell people my name they insist upon calling me "Jane" regardless. Lol.
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When I first heard this name I thought it was very cool for a girl. I think of the pretty green stone and it has an exotic and daring ring to it like the name "Rogue" on X-men. Pretty and yet could be tough. Later on I met my best friend who is "Jade" and I like calling her Darth Jader :P.
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Honestly, when I hear Jade I think of the girl from that Jackie Chan cartoon. She was a badass, and didn't take shit from nobody.
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I think of Jade as a unique, adventurous girl growing up in asia. With clear blue/green eyes. I want to name one of my future daughters this. Maybe why it is so beautiful to me is because I grew up in Asia, where many women are named Jade in their local dialects-- but I think it would best suit a girl with Jade-like eyes.
As for it being prostitutey--- grow up! So what if trash culture has used the name, why don't we steal it back? Take an ill-reputable name and by good character, make it known as a good name! We can powerfully change the world if we believe we can.
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As for it being prostitutey--- grow up! So what if trash culture has used the name, why don't we steal it back? Take an ill-reputable name and by good character, make it known as a good name! We can powerfully change the world if we believe we can.
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Jade Harley from the MSPaintAdventure web comic Homestuck, is a famous bearer of this name.
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It didn't become a name until the seventies, therefore I think it'll sound ridiculous on anyone over the age of thirty. Ruby is pretty, but Jade sounds a little too modern and hippie-ish to me. But it's a lot better than, say, kaylee or Madison. I'd have to say I prefer Jane to Jade though, but I know a lot of people would disagree.
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My name is Erica Jade but I've gone by Jade my whole life, it is the name my mom chose for me and Erica just went with it well and Erica Jade sounds a lot better than Jade Erica... I love my name, I haven't had any teasing due to the name however when I introduce myself I often find myself spelling my name because people want to call me Jane or Jay. I do however hate all the different spellings or similar names people use such as Jaede, Jaden, Jada, etc. I think Jade is different enough as it is and it should be left that way J-A-D-E... call me old-fashion I guess.
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While I am not crazy about the English pronunciation (jaYde), I love the way the French say it: zjahd.
To say it: Say the word "should." Now say "should" with a "z" sound at the beginning, like "zhould." It should sound like "zhood." Now take that z/s sound and use it for the "j" in "Jade." You should come up with "Zjahd."
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To say it: Say the word "should." Now say "should" with a "z" sound at the beginning, like "zhould." It should sound like "zhood." Now take that z/s sound and use it for the "j" in "Jade." You should come up with "Zjahd."
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Jade Ramsey is a English actress best known for her role as Patricia Williamson on the Nickelodeon television show House Of Anubis.
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Well what can I say? My first name is Jade. I love it. My entire life I have had such a unique name. I always get complimented and to be honest... I'm glad it's not so common. I get compliments daily... yet I am always the only Jade. SO.. I love it! I plan on naming my first daughter Jade. I love the fact I am so unique and yet my name is so simple.
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Jade West from the TV show Victorious.
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Jade Castrinos is a well-known bearer of the name. She plays guitar and sings in the band Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.
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A famous male bearer is British singer Jade Jones, who is married to former Spice Girl Emma Bunton.
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Pretty good stripper name. Blecchh.
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This was supposed to be my name, but one of my parents' friends told them the name sounded "like a black name and she will be made fun of when she is older." but honestly, I was named Rylie and I don't know ANY African-American girls with this name nor do I think it sounds "black". In fact, I know NO ONE with this name. I wish my parents would have never met that ignorant friend who, in a roundabout way, stuck me with such a ghastly name.
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It's rather harsh sounding, and it reminds me way too much of the trashy variant "Jaden".
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I hate to judge, but all of the Jades I've known/seen are too outgoing, loud, and obnoxious.
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I like this name. It's my dog's name, and she's a female. It's also my friend's name, and he is a boy. Here in Brazil we pronounce it as j AH geeh, and in Arabic it's pronounced jAHD.
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People don't use the term "Jade" anymore. Neither do they use Jezebel or Parnel, which historically were slang for the same thing (Parnel falling out of use toward the end of the Medieval era). What do these names have in common? They're all *lovely*! Parnel is a little exotic, yet simple and easy to remember. Jezebel is a gorgeous alternative to the uber-popular Isabella, with the potential nicknames "Jez," "Bell," or "Bella." However, out of these three names, I would most likely use Jade. As a first *or* middle name, I think it's beautiful. It flows--it's a very soft name--and it goes with just about anything. Additionally, I think of gorgeous Jade jewelry when I hear it.
I just hope Jade doesn't become the new Marie (which is the middle name of nearly every girl I know).
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I just hope Jade doesn't become the new Marie (which is the middle name of nearly every girl I know).
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Jade is Amy Winehouse's middle name.
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It sounds a little bratty, in my opinion. No offense to people named Jade.
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I personally think Jade is a *very* pretty name! I know 2 girls with this name, one of them has it in their middle name though. I love that it isn't some modern goofy made up name like "Kade" or whatever, and that it's actually from the gemstone.
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There was the Big Brother star Jade Goody, who sadly died of cancer.
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I'm surprised so many people don't like this name. I don't think of a whore when I hear this name at all; I'm not prone to think of whores, so maybe it's just a personal thing. I think of the beautiful jade stone when I hear it and think it sounds sweet and a bit exotic. I've never met a single Jade, but I'm pretty sure their parents didn't name them with the intention of them becoming whores. I've met slutty women and men with lovely Biblical names, so I don't really think the name matters all that much. Bratz dolls, however, are revolting no matter what they're named.
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I love this. I think it is awesome as a boys name. Jade Puget is the guitarist of AFI and he is also in Blaqk Audio. He is a very awesome musician. I wanna name my son Jade.
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An utterly white trash, harsh sounding name. Absolutely hate the name, it's ugly in every sense of the word.
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Jade is one of the ugliest names I've ever heard. I'm sorry to all you Jades out there, as Jades are usually nice people, the name just doesn't appeal to me.
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Here are some definitions of the word "jade" from Webster's 1913 dictionary:
1. A mean or tired horse; a worthless nag. Chaucer.
Tired as a jade in overloaden cart. Sir P. Sidney.
2. A disreputable or vicious woman; a wench; a quean; also, sometimes, a worthless man. Shak.
She shines the first of battered jades. Swift. Also, some definitions of "quean," since now most people probably don't know: [1913] 2. A low woman; a wench; a slut. The dread of every scolding quean. Gay; [1828] A worthless woman; a slut; a strumpet.
That's pretty repulsive, and despite there being a gemstone Jade, and given names made from gemstone names, these other meanings degrade any positive connotations of the name 'Jade' and make it entirely unsuitable for any respectable girl or woman.
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1. A mean or tired horse; a worthless nag. Chaucer.
Tired as a jade in overloaden cart. Sir P. Sidney.
2. A disreputable or vicious woman; a wench; a quean; also, sometimes, a worthless man. Shak.
She shines the first of battered jades. Swift. Also, some definitions of "quean," since now most people probably don't know: [1913] 2. A low woman; a wench; a slut. The dread of every scolding quean. Gay; [1828] A worthless woman; a slut; a strumpet.
That's pretty repulsive, and despite there being a gemstone Jade, and given names made from gemstone names, these other meanings degrade any positive connotations of the name 'Jade' and make it entirely unsuitable for any respectable girl or woman.
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My name is Jade. I personally think my name is a bit boring for my personality. I thinks it's a child's name. Grandma Jade doesn't really have a ring to it. But all these people saying it's a whore's name, seriously are you trying to tell me every prostitute is named Jade? I mean come on that's just being stereotypical.
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Jade Villalon is the singer of Sweetbox who sang Final Fantasy 10-2. She's now Jade Valerie. She's gorgeous and my first girl crush.
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Please! This is an old-fashioned synonym for "whore". One of the Bratz (or shall I say Slutz) dolls is fittingly named Jade. When a girl named Jade does research on her name, she won't be flattered.
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I have a male cousin named Jade, and he isn't the first man I've know with this name. Is this also used as a boy's name? Where did the male usage originate?
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It's not absolutely terrible, but it doesn't sound particularly mature or sophisticated. It's kind of dull, too.
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My favorite stone is Jade so when I was pregnant with my daughter I wanted to use it in some fashion.
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My name is Jade and I've always loved it. I've never met anyone who got a bad impression of me because of my name. My full name is actually Jade-Marie but I just go by Jade. My parents are French and the name was very popular in France in the early 80s when I was born. I've only met two other Jades in my life and I've liked them both. Although I wouldn't change the spelling of the name since it's already a different name and it would be very frustrating to have an unusual name and have it spelt weird. I think it's a great name to have, because it always gives you a conversation starter and it makes you seem more interesting before they even get to know you. :)
Also, my oldest daughter is four and she is obsessed with the Bratz and her favorite is named Jade like her mommy! So I suspect the name will become more popular in the US soon!
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Also, my oldest daughter is four and she is obsessed with the Bratz and her favorite is named Jade like her mommy! So I suspect the name will become more popular in the US soon!
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I love this name. Really pretty and I love the way it sounds. I personally believe that the name should be more fit for a girl, then a boy. But too bad people like Jade Goody exist. She ruins everything.
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I really like the name. I live in Asia so I don't know what is the general impression of this name in the States right now, but I think it's easy to remember and pretty.
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Very trailer trash. And it's being used as a filler middle name for everything now.
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A very cheap and common name - awful.
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Jade from Mortal Kombat is a bearer of this name.
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I know one Finnish girl named this. She pronounces her name "Yade".
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The main character's name in the novel The Nature of Jade by Deb Caletti is Jade. It's a wonderful book about a girl who suffers from anxiety, and is about to graduate high school. Anything by Deb Caletti, I would recommend. She's a fantastic author, and I find that both teenagers and adults enjoy her literature.
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This name is also used in France. It is pronounced j-AD.
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Even though this site lists the name Jade as feminine, I have heard it used a few times as a male's name. I think it works fine as a male's name; it is as similar in sound to Jake as it is to Jane.
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A character from Tales of the Abyss, though it's used for a male character.
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I've always loved using the names for jewels as names for people (mainly girls though).
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I personally dislike the alternate spelling of Jayde or Jaide. I mean seriously! Anyhow, the only good thing about this name is probably the stone, or the colour, or the prettier alternative Jada.
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I don't really like it, I think it's kind of tacky. Sorry.
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I wouldn't use this name for a daughter because, as mentioned, it can mean "loose woman"/"prostitute", also "tired, worn-out horse"! Try Amber instead.
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I love the name Jade! It's one of my best friend's names. Her mother named her Jade because of a Jade-stone ring given to her by her father. It's a really sweet story when told properly. And I have to add to amber_monkey that Jade is not a rebellious name at all. It does not come from the word jaded which means bored.
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Even though many of the Jades I know have rubbed me the wrong way - it still doesn't turn me off from the name. It's very pretty! I really like it a lot.
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I think this name is a little harsh for a girl, and due to some people I've met, it makes me think of an obnoxious, somewhat low class person when used for a girl. (I mean no offense to anyone). However, this is one of my favorite names for a boy.
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I think Jade is a really cool name, and it's just fine the way it is. Don't bother with Jayde, Jaide, or anything.
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Jade is one of the main characters in the book "The Prophesy of the Stones" written by Flavia Bujor, when she was thirteen years old. It's a terrific book for someone of her age; beautifully written. Jade has got to be one of my favourite books, aside from Opal. She has a very strong personality, and developed deeply throughout the story. This is definitely a book that I'd recommend to everyone.
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My name is Jayde, although it's not spelt Jade, it's spelt JAYDE, I don't know anyone who spells their name this way, so yeah, I like it because it makes me unique!
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Later on in the Starwars Saga, I mean much later after episode six, if you read the books, Luke Skywalker marries a woman by the name of Mara Jade. I love that combo!
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This name should be the name of a brave, pretty, daring yet loving, and true-spirited girl.
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My name is Jade. I would like to say that it isn't common where I live. I know one person here named 'Jade' other than me. I have never heard any stereotypes for the name but everyone seems to like my name and a lot of people--mostly adults, or really little kids--seem to like me. I would like to say that the name is a very nice name that may or may not have origins in the word 'jaded' or the other usage of 'jade', but is most definitely from the jade stone, which was believed to cure colic, as well as other diseases.
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This has always had a kind of exotic link to it. It makes me think of a treasure owned by a king in India. Simple yet strong, I definitely will keep this name in mind when my first daughter comes around.
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I know a girl named this. She spells it JAIDE, though.
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I really like this name! I like better the Spanish pronunciation, which would be Ha-de, I think. Also, the main character of a Brazilian soap opera was named Jade.
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Jade is a very pretty, simple, elegant name. I have known a couple and they are very sweet, pretty little girls.
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This is a name that should NOT have a creative spelling. My daughter's cousin's middle name is spelled Jayd. Horrible! The name is beautiful if spelled right.
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My middle name is Jade. It's okay, but I would like it better if it wasn't so common and if it wasn't a stereotypical goth name.
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Jade is the name of Shalom Harlow's character in "Head Over Heels".
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LOVE THIS NAME. It's the middle name of one of my best friends and she uses it almost as much as her first name (Allison). Plus it's the name of her bouncy polka dot loving main story character!
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I LOVE THIS NAME. :) I think it is so beautiful & pure. Green gemstone is a great background symbol for a name! I'd love to call someone Jade. Or maybe even Jayde.
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Jade Jagger is a famous bearer.
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Jade Puget is a famous bearer of this wonderful name. He is the guitarist for the band AFI.
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Jade is a pretty name, I always think of Jade as a sweet little girl. I'd like to use Jade as a name someday.
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Jade will always remind me of a vicious, spoiled little girl.
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Jade is a very simple cute name. Jade is a good middle name.
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Jade is a rebellious name. It comes from jaded.
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If you look at the stats, you will see that Jade has dropped suddenly out of use in the UK in the past couple of years. This is certainly due to the ghastly non-celeb Jade Goody.
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Jade n.2. "A woman regarded as disreputable or shrewish."
^ Another, not-so-great meaning of "jade".
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^ Another, not-so-great meaning of "jade".
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I think Jade is a beautiful name, simple but pretty! When I am a mom I want to have a girl named Jade!
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Jade is a very hard name, and therefore I don't like it.
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The name can also be spelt JAEDE.
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This is a pretty, simple, sweet name.
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In France (according to INSEE), this name continues rank #1 as the most popular and trending name in France—and attaining a top rank of #1 even as of 2022! It's also becoming very popular in Belgium in recent years.
https://www.behindthename.com/name/jade/top/france
https://www.behindthename.com/name/jade/top/belgium
It also became popular in other European Countries like the Netherlands and Spain today even in 2022. It's also popular in Brazil.
https://www.behindthename.com/name/jade/top/spain-decade
https://www.behindthename.com/name/jade/top/netherlands
https://www.behindthename.com/name/jade/top/brazil
In the USA, it too became more popular in recent years with 2871 girls recorded with the name Jade as recently in 2022 according to the USA Social Security Administration.
https://www.behindthename.com/name/jade/top/united-states
https://www.nancy.cc/baby-name/jade/
In Australia, New Zealand and Ireland, the name continues to be relatively popular until the 2010s.
https://www.behindthename.com/name/jade/top/australia-nsw
https://www.behindthename.com/name/jade/top/new-zealand
In the UK however, the name fell out of popularity as early 2002 and is declining ever since.
https://www.behindthename.com/name/jade/top/england-wales
https://www.behindthename.com/name/jade/top/northern-ireland
https://www.behindthename.com/name/jade/top/scotland
https://www.behindthename.com/name/jade/top/ireland
https://names.darkgreener.com/#jade
The reason for this sudden drop in popularity in the UK might be to do with the backlash of Jade Goody on Big Brother.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jade_Goody
That's disappointing for the UK because, as a young person living in the UK, I actually think that Jade is a wonderful name for a girl