JASPER  

Gender: M
Origin: English variation of CASPAR
Meaning: "bringer of treasure"

Popularity in 2008: #452

As an unusual yet distinctly masculine name that represents a variety of quartz and is the first name of great modern artist Jasper Johns, this has a lot going for it. Our only caveat: it's a favorite of a lot of hip parents, and will also be picked up through its strong appearance in the Twilight books and movies.

Nicknames & Variations:
Jaz, Caspar, Jaspar, Gasper, Jespar, Jesper, Jas, Jazper, Caspar, Gasper, Jas, Jaspar, Jaz, Jazper, Jespar, Jesper

People who like Jasper also like:

Agnes, Anna, Isabella, Cecilia, Eve, Julia, Harper, Liliana, Maeve, Paloma, Rose, Elias, Levi, Rafferty, Silas

Jasper is being discussed in our message boards:

• Obsessive Teen Name Loving(:
• Anyone want to take a look at my boys list?
• POLL: Top Choices for Fiona's bro/sis
• Looking for a Sibling Name!
• I got nothing.

Read Nameberry blog posts about Jasper:

• MIDDLE NAME SWITCHES: Meet David Jude Law & Olive Marie Osmond
• ROYAL NAMES: Beyond Elizabeth & William
• BRITISH NAMES: Exciting Choices of the Prime Ministers
• TWILIGHT BABY NAMES: Beyond Bella & Edward
• THE BABY WITH NO NAME