I’m not really feeling Jesse as a name for me. In fact, I’m kicking myself for even including any form of my current name in the polls. Not really feeling Lynden either. Great names, I just don’t feel attached to them. Does that make sense?
I’d be open to any suggestions that you all might have. I’d like to stick with the J and L names but if there’s a name out there with an awesome meaning that suits me, I’d be willing to try it on.
Thanks guys (and gals).
Jess (for now)
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10/09/2008 at 12:03 pm Permalink
…workin’ on it…
10/09/2008 at 12:57 pm Permalink
I still like Jace.
how about:
Jax
Jackson/Jaxon
Jaden
Javon
Jaylen
Jude
and how about:
Layne / Lane
Levi
Landen/Landon
Logan
Luka …
just throwing ‘em out there
10/09/2008 at 2:05 pm Permalink
How about just “J.” ;p
10/09/2008 at 2:06 pm Permalink
Jay?
10/09/2008 at 2:11 pm Permalink
Joaquin? sigh. I’ll keep thinking
10/09/2008 at 4:05 pm Permalink
I confess, I voted for Lennox as the middle name. I love it because it makes me think of:
1. Lenox MA, a lovely town and home of the Boston Symphony at Tanglewood,
2. An old American porcelain manufacturer from NJ (still used in the white house), and
3. Annie Lennox, still one of my favourite singers.
I’m stumped by the first name though. My M. is having similar difficulties so I feel you on this one!
10/09/2008 at 4:11 pm Permalink
I really like the name Jamie. It’s totally unisex, well here in the UK anyway. It’s cool without being too much.
Hmmm. Lawrence goes well with most names.
10/09/2008 at 4:15 pm Permalink
Thanks baby
Sin –
Jace is good. I do love it.
Jaden is in my current top few faves.
I love Jaxon. not for me though
Lane and Luc are top runners for me right now for a middle.
Cindy –
I like J. Seems short to be official.
Zoe – Jay is a top fave also. Or Jai.
Greg – Joaquin! If only I could pull it off.
Freedomgirl – I love Lenox MA! I actually like the single “n” spelling better. Lenox.. hmmm
Joe – I like Jaime. It’s a good one. I think Lawrence is very male, I’m trying to keep it neutral. It’s a nice name though!
10/09/2008 at 4:19 pm Permalink
oh and btw.. Tina came up with a good one after she posted her comment. I’m trying it out.. it’s unique and I really think it might be it.
ready.. ?
Jesson. Kinda like Jason, sounds like jess-un, jess-in
10/09/2008 at 6:02 pm Permalink
Joey, Jordan, Jene…I have no idea if these have been thought up before though!
I like Jesson though. It’s different without sounding obscure. I can imagine calling someone that.
10/09/2008 at 8:07 pm Permalink
If you went with Jesson I’d imagine you’d still end up being called Jess. How would you feel about that?
10/09/2008 at 9:45 pm Permalink
Thanks Ellis, I will keep those in mind.
Sassy – because with the name Jesson I’d be able to tell people my name isn’t Jessica when they assume it is.
Plus.. I love the name Jess as a nickname.
11/09/2008 at 12:01 am Permalink
First, I have no doubt that you are working your way into becoming the person you are most comfortable being. And I think that’s not only an amazing process, but an amazing thing to share.
As for the names, hmmmmm.
I have an aunt Jeri. Totally unisex name.
As for the L…
how about lust
11/09/2008 at 6:16 pm Permalink
Iççhey jess
I think J. is good.
But I don’t get it, What’s wrong with Jess?
11/09/2008 at 8:18 pm Permalink
I’m late at this but why not Jade? Jayd or Jaed(pronounced Jade) middle name Levi
12/09/2008 at 11:02 am Permalink
How about Jarrett? No suggestions for L names.
When I transitioned, I struggled with this, too. Keep in mind that if you choose something unusual, you will have to spell it for everyone and will be subjected to hearing people butcher it in ways you can’t imagine.
Also be aware that no matter what you change it to, there will be people in your life who will continue to call you by previous names.
12/09/2008 at 2:43 pm Permalink
Great suggestions. I love Jax, Jace, and Jude in particular. Jaden reminds me of Britney Spear’s son, but that’s just because I am a shameless gossip whore.
14/09/2008 at 7:03 pm Permalink
Just wanted you to know I put you and T up on my blogroll. xo SF
15/09/2008 at 11:04 pm Permalink
Very late chiming in, I kinda like Jesse Luc. Could just be Jess L or J. Luc too. Then there's my friend whose dad had a strange sense of humor & named him Justin Luck.
19/09/2008 at 7:07 pm Permalink
I like Jess….I also like Jace and call most of the Jasons I know Jace and they seem to like it. I knew one Jason who went by Jace along with Jason Quartermaine on General Hospital. Carley called him Jase/Jace as a knickname and it fit. My other friend is a sexy gay guy and it fits him. Thats my two cents on it for now.
Peace,
Diva