Henry or Jasper?

[slugmum]

We have DS3 due in September, and DH has decided 'he' gets to name this little one. His current top pick is Jasper Daniel, which I am only so-so on. I have a good friend (currently overseas) with a Jasper and another one in my mother's group. I don't mind the middle name, as DH's middle name is also Daniel, and I do like the longer nature of it as we have a 2 syllable last name. I can't help leaning toward Henry (Henry James, in particular) at the moment due to its sound and it being a character in one of my favourite novels. Any support for either name, or suggestions for alternates? Our first two sons are Felix Harrison and Owen Elliot, so something sounding somewhat in the same vein (not too modern or non-standard spellings) would be best.

[bearcub27]

I'd go with Jasper Daniel. When I see Henry James, all I can think of is the writer with that namesake. I also think Jasper works better with Felix and Owen.

Best of luck

[bellabee]

I prefer Jasper, and I may be biased, as I have one, but I do think it goes better with Owen and Felix. DS2 is Jasper (his brother is Adrian), and if this one is a boy, Felix is one of the two names we've chosen.

[nextotonormal14]

What about Henry Jasper? That has a nice sound to it and might be a compromise. I prefer the name Henry over Jasper, but Jasper is really nice too. I think Jasper goes better with Felix and Owen, but Henry works too.

[slugmum]

Thanks for replies thus far. Felix is a great name (no bias here!) I like the Henry Jasper combo (although DH prob won't but would you still use with a 2 syllable last name? I always figured something else is needed to break up the cadence a bit.

[neuilly]

I much prefer Henry, but I do agree with a pp that Henry James is a writer and that's all I can think og.

[jshores]

My vote is for Jasper Daniel. I prefer Jasper over Henry and feel it goes better with the names of your other two.

[ashthedreamer]

With Felix and Owen, I think both Jasper and Henry would be perfect! Would you consider meshing your options? Henry Jasper? Or Henry Daniel? That way he'd get to keep at least one of his choices but you'd still get Henry. I agree that Henry James is too much of the writer for me. Maybe another literary tie? My first thought was Henry Willoughby--I discovered it in my family tree several months ago, and I love the ties to both Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Jane Austen's John Willoughby. I think something like Henry Oscar, Henry Sebastian, Henry Conrad, Henry Algernon, Henry Charles, Henry Oliver, etc. could also be great literary combos.

Good luck!

[sadlola]

I love the name Henry, but Jasper Daniel is a fantastic combination. Plus, personally, I think Jasper is a better match with Felix and Owen.

What about Henry Daniel or James Daniel?

[kala_way]

With a Felix and an Owen I think both Jasper and Henry work well.

Both names are awesome and I don't think you can go wrong. The ones you know don't seem to be close enough to make a big difference.

I prefer Jasper and especially since it's his 'turn' to pick, I think it's a good pick.