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My 4 yr. old son is named Jayberry. I liked it because it was unique but not outlandish.

Ya think? It would be outlandish where I live, except perhaps as a nickname.

Did you give him a "normal" first or middle name?

In the culture I live and move in it is as I described. We did think long and hard about it before we used this name. His middle name is Lynn and we are not opposed to him being called JB or Jay. In fact I do it myself sometimes. Of course I usually call him "my little buddy"! We did not invent this name. But you obviously would not understand my culture and why this name is revered in it. (not a slam... just a fact...) We thought about his adult future and think either he could go by JB or Jay OR hopefully capitalize on his name to help him reach success. We are teaching him that his name is unique and to be proud of it. My name is Richard. I refuse to use a nickname because my name stands out a bit and I believe that to be useful in business.