Names to go with middle name Joanne

flutterby03 · June 2014

DH and I are having a hard time finding a first name that goes with our set middle name of Joanne (MIL).

We love Juliet, but are thinking the double J might sound weird. Another name we like is Scarlett.

I would love some honest feedback - Juliet Joanne; yay or nay? Other names that may sound good with Joanne?

Thanks!

Jennifer2008 · June 2014

I think Scarlett Joanne has a nicer ring to it than Juliet Joanne. I love both of those names so here are a few others I like - in case any give you ideas.

Violet Joanne (DD)
Elizabeth Joanne
Olivia Joanne
Felicity Joanne
Rebecca Joanne
Natalie Joanne
Audrey Joanne
Tessa Joanne
Clara Joanne
Cynthia Joanne
Hailey Joanne
Alice Joanne
Lilah Joanne

Good luck!!

loopybaby · June 2014

I know what you mean about the 2 Js but it's not terrible. Scarlett Joanne is a bit nicer. I don't think it should be a deal breaker, though. If you love it, use it:)

theholmanherd · June 2014

Eliza Joanne
Rachel Joanne
Heather Joanne
Emily Joanne
Sarah Joanne
Amy Joanne
Michaela Joanne
Bethany Joanne

Good luck! I think Joanne is very versatile for a middle name, so you'll find something

ashiscute · June 2014

I would use Juliet if you love it. It's not the best flow but for first and middle names it's not that big of a deal. Unless you plan to use the middle name a lot.

I prefer Juliet to Scarlet.

Helenahhandbasket · June 2014

I like alliteration, so it doesn't bother me, but I do think in terms of flow, Joanne is a tough one in the MN spot. My grandmother's name was Giovanna (so, Joanne in Italian) so we considered both names for a while as middles and had a hard time. We eventually went with something else.

Just as a suggestion, could you use Jo or Joan instead? Juliet Joan?

JMU_Bride09 · June 2014

I dislike alliteration, but Juliet Joanne doesn't sound horrible. I do prefer the flow of Scarlett Joanne, though it does make me think of Scarlett Johansson (not necessarily a bad thing).

Eta: some suggestions:

Adeline Joanne
Caitlin Joanne
Esther Joanne
Gabrielle Joanne
Isabella Joanne
Kayla Joanne
Lindsey Joanne
Victoria Joanne

flutterby03 · June 2014

Thank you all for your suggestions! @Helenahhandbasket it's true, nothing really 'goes' with Joanne. Unfortunately for some reason DH's family is very opinionated on the fact that if you are going to name someone after a family member, you should use their proper name.

I'm leaning towards just going with Juliet, since that's what we really like anyways. I think the more I get used to Juliet Joanne together, the more I like it.

I really liked the suggestion of Felicity and Violet also - I will definitely pass those on to DH, thanks @Jennifer2008!