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Janet? Yes or No

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tesoro · 10/02/2012 19:46

What do you think ladies?

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jandymaccomesback · 18/02/2012 16:26

redrubyshoes could have been me.I was teaching in 1974 Blush

redrubyshoes · 18/02/2012 11:38

Jandy

My teacher in 1974 was called Janet and she looked exactly as I described Grin

dontellimpike · 18/02/2012 11:03

I loved her character jandy especially the way she used to delicately flare her nostrils.

jandymaccomesback · 17/02/2012 19:37

redrubyshoes No prizes for guessing my name. Whilst I can't say I have ever liked it (especially when pronounced Jannit) most of us have moved on from American tan tights...Grin

redrubyshoes · 17/02/2012 14:09

No. I think of 1970's permed hair, Scholl sandals, American Tan tights and plastic framed glasses.

Kindling · 16/02/2012 22:45

Middle aged and frumpy to boot.

I knew a Jennet once, which is prettier.

jandymaccomesback · 16/02/2012 11:30

When you think of Dr Cameron's housekeeper ("Aha Dr Cameron") it sounds softer with a Scottish lilt.

SwedishEdith · 15/02/2012 22:10

No, it's a hard, cold name. I know this is all about being ahead of the curve but, please, think of the children

dontellimpike · 15/02/2012 21:43

Dr Finlay's housekeeper.

lilmamma · 15/02/2012 21:07

no defently not it was out in the 50/60,s and wasnt a pretty name either back then sorry..

zozzle · 15/02/2012 20:49

Its ok - refreshing change from granny names. Prefer Jane though.

jandymaccomesback · 15/02/2012 19:54

Hmm. Personally I think Jean is just as bad as Janet.

GladysLeap · 15/02/2012 19:04

Noooooo! It's such a harsh sounding name. When they had baby Janet on EE it really jarred. It doesn't sound like a baby's name.

PestoPenguin · 15/02/2012 18:44

No

Bue · 15/02/2012 18:14

Objectively, it's actually a pretty name. But it's not due a comeback yet, sorry. Something like Jean would 'fit' better with with the new baby Ediths etc.

marmiteandjam · 15/02/2012 10:57

People might think you are only doing it because of Janet from the X Factor.

Also, it's awful.

jandymaccomesback · 15/02/2012 09:16

Greenwing I believe you are right.I have seen Janet referred to as "little Jane".
Well OP seems most people would advise against it. Have they convinced you?

Selks · 14/02/2012 22:58

Frumpy. Not good.

TheOriginalSteamingNit · 14/02/2012 22:56

you cant go wrong with a bronte names

How about Shirley? ;)

VickityBoo · 14/02/2012 22:56

I like it, but it's my mums name (born in late 1940's). Mum on the other hand can't stand it lol.

Charlotteperkins · 14/02/2012 22:51

What about Jean instead?

Or Joan?

Or just Jan?

alessthandomesticgoddess · 14/02/2012 15:43

No.

Greenwing · 14/02/2012 15:41

I like Janet.

How about naming her the classic Jane like 'Jane Eyre' and using Janet as a nickname, which I think it originally was? That would keep her options open for the future and you can't go wrong with a Bronte heroine!

Clawdy · 13/02/2012 16:59

Janice looks so much better spelt Janis,as in Joplin......

tumble8 · 13/02/2012 16:54

sorry havnt read through so may be repeaing, what about Janice?