He cared enough to give him a name, even when it wasn't allowed. I think you're right.

[Which would explain why Jack was so hesitant to allow anybody except Zee to use it. After all this time, he was still afraid somebody might hear and get mad at him.]

...oh, that's right. It's March, isn't it?

Days are so hard to keep track of here. But their birthday should be coming up soon.