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middle name Joni

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wheresmytractor · 24/04/2011 20:18

Hi we are expecting a girl and our list of first names is Erin (top), Esme or Iris. The second name will be Vanessa after my late mum and then I want to put Joni after the song writer/singer Joni Mitchell. I LOVE her music and it has deep connections for me, my mum played her to me as a kid and she was played at my mums funeral. Plus i think its funky and unusual. DH not impressed. What do you reckon?
Erin Vanessa Joni (last name starts with P)

ps, my own middle name was after a film my mum loved (Dr Chivago - Lara. My real father said that my mum was like his Lara, a woman he would always love but could never have ((he was married) and I really like the meaning behind it.

Ta muchly x

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BibiBelle · 24/04/2011 20:20

why not ? All 3 of mine have 3 names each and they're never used. However, we know they're there and the girls like having them. They all love the fact that there is a reason for their name choices too.

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wheresmytractor · 24/04/2011 20:22

Thanks Bibi,
I know my friends are going to roll their eyes but I don't care, she's my daughter and Joni is funky!

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Prinpo · 24/04/2011 20:25

I think it's a lovely idea and a really good way of honouring your mum and making her part of your daughter's life.

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LadyGraceMontyColman · 24/04/2011 22:10

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missmelo · 24/04/2011 22:13

Love love LOVE Joni Mitchell, excellent choice :) lovely sweet name too

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wheresmytractor · 24/04/2011 22:16

Thanks all,

Does Erin Joni Vanessa flow better?

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LadyGraceMontyColman · 24/04/2011 22:20

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MelinaM · 25/04/2011 11:53

I think it's a beautiful idea I love Joni Mitchell too

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LittleWhiteWolf · 25/04/2011 15:23

I love that idea. In fact in my family we have a tradition that every middle name begins with a J (no idea how this came about) so I gave DD 2 middle names in order to continue this. Her J name is Jane which is a very popular one in my family, but if this pg turns out to be another girl her J middle name will be Joni.
Anyway of honouring the great Joni Mitchell is alright in my book! A Case of You is my all time favourite song ever.

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bamboostalks · 25/04/2011 15:24

In the film, The Kids Are Alright, that was the kid's name, also as homage to Joni. What about Joni Vanessa. Think that sounds great.