What does everyone think of Joan?

princessjenney · April 2014

I'm kind of watching Elementary (it's on but I'm not paying much attention) and Lucy Liu's character is named Joan. There's also the Joan character in Mad Men who is pretty awesome. I'm just curious if people like it or if it still sounds too old?

Mnerani · April 2014

Too old and too bland for my taste.

Jags8 · April 2014

I've been watching Mad Men, so I immediately think of that. I agree with PP that it is kind of bland.

lauralew · April 2014

Love it. It's my grandma's/mom's name and my daughter's middle name. I think it makes a good first name. I also think it's a good one syllable middle name to use instead of Jane/Grace/Anne/etc that are used a lot.

lauralew · April 2014

Also, it's funny how some names sound too old but others sound classic. Joan is a classic to me...but like Mildred and Esther are too old lady sounding. Not meaning you like/don't like those names...just speaks to the different tastes on the board.

theholmanherd · April 2014

Old and bland. Sorry. Joanna is kinda cute, if you want something similar.

divinemsbee · April 2014

I love it so much. So very very much. I think Joanie is adorable. Some other names have worked their way up our list, but this one is pretty consistently on it.

FakeFinn · April 2014

I prefer June. I know a few Joans that are in their fifties, so to me it's not an old lady name making a comeback.

DaisyZH · April 2014

I really like it as a middle name.

joyfullyfound · April 2014

I like it... and it could grow on my. Names like Jane and Jill are on the rise, I don't see why Joan can't be as well. I really like the simplicity of the these shorter names.

momo21 · April 2014

I don't like it that much, but I admit Joanie is cute for a little girl. But I much prefer Jane.

ObLaDi · April 2014

It sounds old to me, but not old enough to be retro-chic, just frumpy middle aged.

I like Jane and June better.

dancingmatilda · April 2014

Not a personal favorite of mine, but could be a cute middle name.

sharksfan · April 2014

I don't really have a strong feeling about it one way or the other.

saham07 · April 2014

I love it and I love Joanie

FeetonGround · April 2014

I love it! Seems fresher than Jane to me now...

queenbone · April 2014

I adore Joan! Mad Men made me fall in love with it and the NN Joanie.

I think it is a very strong name for a woman.

:-bd

SCP081206 · April 2014

My aunt who is in her early 60's is a Joan. I have never seen Mad Men so my first thought would be Joan of Arc.

coffee89 · April 2014

For me it holds that dated "grand ma" feel

CiderWench · April 2014

There's nothing wrong with it, really, but Joan Rivers completely ruins the name for me.

hopanka · April 2014

Joan Jett...yeah!

Zimger · April 2014

I really like it.

naflmj · April 2014

It's my grandma's name, well middle name, I never understood why she prefers it to her name Cecilia. I think it's just, meh.

JMU_Bride09 · April 2014

I think that it's kind of boring but a fine name nonetheless.

lauralew · April 2014

naflmj said:
It's my grandma's name, well middle name, I never understood why she prefers it to her name Cecilia. I think it's just, meh.

I think that must be a generational thing...my grandma, mom, and most of my aunts went/go by their middle names. Granted, many of their first names are Mary or some form of Mary. Good ole Irish Catholics.

novilise · April 2014

I don't like it but for no particular reason....I think it just resonates as a dated over-used name for a 70 year old woman.

WashingtonQueen · April 2014

It doesn't do anything for me.

WestIsleFlower · April 2014

WashingtonQueen said:

It doesn't do anything for me.

Yes, this exactly.

Dr.Loretta · April 2014

I love it. It's my confirmation name, and the name of a distant family member

TweedleDee3 · April 2014

I surprisingly know a 22 year old with this name and it is surprisingly refreshing to hear. I think of Joan of Arc when I hear it on her. It's nms and I would not use it, but I do find it classic. I much prefer Jane.

LtlAngL · April 2014

Wasn't Joanie a character on Happy Days? That's what I first thought of. I really like it. Joanie is a cute name for a baby, and Joan is a mature name for an attorney or doctor.

pattimayonnaise · April 2014

lauralew said:

Also, it's funny how some names sound too old but others sound classic. Joan is a classic to me...but like Mildred and Esther are too old lady sounding. Not meaning you like/don't like those names...just speaks to the different tastes on the board.

I agree. I love the name Joan and it is high on my list! Easy to spell, pronounce and not overdone like the current old lady names that are trendy.