What do you think of the name Jade for a boy?

I like the name Jaden which is a variation of Jade. I must admit though that when I hear Jade I automatically assume a girl. Ask him what name would he like to be called if he could choose. Talk to him about why he feels different with being Jade, it isnt that common so it makes him extra special!!! The thing with names is that they maybe cute when the child is young but as they grow up other children can become nasty and make the child feel like an outsider! Its not as if they is anyone that you can relate the name to such as a famous person. I did try googling boys called Jade but all that came up was stuff about babies names and Jade Goody!! There was a site that came up (Yahoo answers) and people did comment that it can be used as a boys name but is known for being a girls!

To be honest, I like the name Jade for a boy or a girl. It's okay to be unique and you need to make sure your son knows that. He'll probably get teased as he gets older BUT it's how he reacts to it.. that's what makes him a better person! My daughter's middle name is Jayde.. :-)

To be honest; yes, the immediate assumption when you hear the name "Jade" is that it would be given to a girl. But the world is changing and people are becoming more inventive and open in name choices now. And most likely, as he gets older, the unique aspect of his name and his standing amongst his friends will come to be known and regardless of any teasing or issues he may face; he will eventually come to appreciate his uniqueness in this world! There are certainly many names that can be considered cross-gender; and maybe your son will become so famous that a new naming trend will be created!

how about jaden? that doesnt sound as girly as jade but still has the name in it. its just a bit of a different spin on the name of jade.?

People can be so rude. I went to school with a girl named Billy Jo! A female. I even worked at a job one time with a guy named Lorrie. People just need to stop refraining from assuming that it's a "Male" or "female" it really is annoying.

I named my daughter Johni after my father. When she was about 2 she met a boy named johnny. She ask me if he knew he had a girls name? She felt so bad for him! I had to explain that boys and girls have that name so it was okay for him to have it. She is 26yrs old now and will tell you in a min. that she likes her name because it makes her stand out. If your son is having a problem with other people about his name maybe he should choose a nickname(J, Jay..ect.) when he gets older he will relise that if other people have a problem with his name it really isn't his issue to deal with. Oh yeah i knew a man named Doris and one named Shirley.