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WDYT of the name Jude. Doyou think it would translate poorly in other countries? We travel a bit. I really like the name but have these concerns. Also, do you feel like it is rising quickly in popularity? is it to "trendy". Popularity doesn't bother me but trendy does.
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If your concerns are travelability and trendiness, then Jude is not your name. It means "Jew" in lots of countries, and J is not a very international letter. Also, international approaches to final "e"s vary widely.
It's not popular, but it is definitely trendy.
If you're still in love with Jude in the face of those two rational objections, then it IS your name.
Personally I think it's ugly, but hey!
It's not popular, but it is definitely trendy.
If you're still in love with Jude in the face of those two rational objections, then it IS your name.
Personally I think it's ugly, but hey!
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Hey Jude!
I like the name Jude a lot. However, if you want a name that will travel well, its probably best to avoid a name starting with J because some languages (e.g. Spanish, German) pronounce J differently.
I like the name Jude a lot. However, if you want a name that will travel well, its probably best to avoid a name starting with J because some languages (e.g. Spanish, German) pronounce J differently.
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I love Jude. If my last name weren't also one syllable, I would totally use it! I feel like Jude is less popular than Judah.
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What if Jude Law's parents had felt that way??
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I don't think it's too popular or trendy. I've never met one. I'm not sure about how well it would work internationally, but I don't see any glaring problems with it. I like it a lot.
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I can't see why there would be any major problems with the name. I also don't think it's that popular or trendy. I find it a handsome, masculine and quite classic name.
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Oh dang, I was about to say it was not trendy at all and a great name. Then I looked at this. http://www.behindthename.com/top/name/jude Sigh. Great name, but definitely trendy.
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I love Jude, but I wouldn't use it since it's the Swedish word for jew (And I'm Swedish). I don't want to name my child after any religion, but hey...I can still love the name. ;-)
I guess it's a little trendy right now, but nothing like Jayden, Aidan, Bentley or whatever. I doubt it will ever get that popular.
I guess it's a little trendy right now, but nothing like Jayden, Aidan, Bentley or whatever. I doubt it will ever get that popular.
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Is it pronounced Jood? Or is it pronounced more like you-dah?
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I Swedish it would be pr. like YEW-deh.
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I live in Germany so I wouldn't use it here, but I think it would be fine in many other European countries and elsewhere in the world. I don't think it's too trendy.
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I was hoping someone from Germany would respond. If said child were to visit Germany would his name be frowned upon?
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I'm from the UK originally but I've lived in Germany for a couple of years now. I don't think it would be frowned upon exactly, but it would be a little strange and confusing for some people who don't know that it's a name in English speaking countries- although a lot of people here who are younger and more celebrity-influenced will probably have heard of Jude Law etc and therefore won't really have a big problem with it.
I think if said child just came to Germany for a visit or a short vacation it would be fine, but I wouldn't use it for a child who would grow up here or live here for a significant amount of time.
I think if said child just came to Germany for a visit or a short vacation it would be fine, but I wouldn't use it for a child who would grow up here or live here for a significant amount of time.
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I've loved Jude all my life. ("Hey, Jude") I was happy to see actor Jude Law bring the name back into the general public's view in the 1990s. But I never felt it became trendy. It still retains a very classic feeling, to me at least. It's in that sweet spot, more "cool" than trendy.
I haven't checked the birth lists, but it doesn't feel as though Jude is rising too quickly in popularity.
As for how well the name travels, I'd say Jude is well known enough internationally that it wouldn't be a problem.
But if you're still worried, there's always Judah to fall back on.
I haven't checked the birth lists, but it doesn't feel as though Jude is rising too quickly in popularity.
As for how well the name travels, I'd say Jude is well known enough internationally that it wouldn't be a problem.
But if you're still worried, there's always Judah to fall back on.
This message was edited 10/25/2012, 11:13 AM
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