Middle name James for a girl???

A couple of years ago my husband's brother passed away. His name was James. Now both myself, and my husband's sister are pregnant and due in December. My sister-in-law came up with the idea to give her baby girl the middle name of Jaymes, after their brother. We are also having a girl, and now my husband wants the middle name to also be after his brother. I know James is not typically a female name (although I heard it can be), but my husband cooperated fully with the middle names of our other children, so I feel obligated to cooperate with him.
I was wondering if there are any opinions on this as a middle name. Also, any suggestions on alternative spelling, but still feminine, other than Jaymes?

I'm so sorry about your husband losing his brother, and I think it's lovely to give your baby girl his name.

I'd personally use the authentic spelling, James.

Best wishes to you! :-)

We almost used James for a middle name for our daughter. James is my husbands grandmothers maiden name. Anyway I think James is perfectly acceptable for a girl. I wouldn't alternate the spelling. Changing the spelling does not change the way you say it. You could go with Jane. It is close to James but not the same.

I really like that idea, especially with a girly first name.

I like James for her middle name too. I think the spelling is a more authentic way of honoring your husband's brother, and besides that it sounds dashing and literary. Let us know what her first name will be sometime. Is it Alice?

sloppyart wrote:I like James for her middle name too. I think the spelling is a more authentic way of honoring your husband's brother, and besides that it sounds dashing and literary. Let us know what her first name will be sometime. Is it Alice?

I have a list of first names going on another post. But for right now they are Anissa, Cadence, Nayeli, Nevaeh, Misty, and Sarina.

Everyone else... thank you for reassuring me!!! I really was a little hesitant about this as a middle name, but I'm starting to see its not so bad.

I prefer the more traditional spelling "James" to "Jaymes."

How about Jameson?

I think it is a beautiful idea but have you considered using Jamie/jaymie/Jaime? It sounds more feminine but would still honour their Uncle James.

I love the name James for a girl, and would also use the original spelling.

I would use it, spelled James. Just make sure she has a very feminine name, not unisex.