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Jean

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HoneyandRum · 29/11/2013 05:10

I like Jean and you never here it anymore for girls. What do you think?

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NadiaWadia · 29/11/2013 09:28

Yes marjolaine but when I see Jeanne I always think of the French pronunciation (said like Zhann, isn't it?) so I find Jean spelt this way confusing and wrong. Although I know Americans do spell 'Jean' like this (eg the actress Jeanne Tripplehorn). But then they are wrong about so much stuff! Wink

Brodicea · 29/11/2013 09:18

It's lovely! Go for it!

marjolaine · 29/11/2013 09:12

I like it and think it's due a comeback, but prefer the spelling Jeanne (I know it's the French form but think it looks nicer, like Anne versus Ann... so much more distinguished Grin).

somersethouse · 29/11/2013 09:11

I really don't like it at all. Sorry!

Pancakeflipper · 29/11/2013 09:08

I know a 2 yr old Jean who is called Jeanie.

And a 3 yr old Joan (Joanie)
Both utterly cute and Joanie is taking ownership of her name. As does the 7yr old Barbara I know - now she is one cool kid.

Shardlake · 29/11/2013 09:01

I love it, and also the possible diminutives - Jeannie, Jessie. I think it's a strong, classy name.

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Weegiemum · 29/11/2013 08:45

It's nice. My mil is Joan, similar but not so nice!

austenozzy · 29/11/2013 08:42

i know a lady in my village called jean. every time i see her i have to repeat to myself "don't say hi jean, don't day hi jean"! i don't think she would think anything of it, but i don't want her to think i'm taking the mickey.

Lagoonablue · 29/11/2013 08:34

I know a little girl Jean. Think it is lovely.

smokeandglitter · 29/11/2013 08:32

My Grandma's name Smile I like it.

Vatta · 29/11/2013 08:25

There's a good proclaimers song called Oh Jean.

burberree · 29/11/2013 08:21

my dear godmother is called Jean and she is 77, it is a fine name and well overdue a revival. My daughter who is 15 says she will call her daughter that one day.

Optimist1 · 29/11/2013 08:19

I know a little girl called Jean (nearly 2). When it was first announced we were all a bit Shock but of course the name is now associated with the cute little person, and Jeanie is a lovely nn in my view.

Have to admit that all the other Jeans I know are 60+!!

lovesmileandlaugh · 29/11/2013 08:03

I knew a lady called Jeanie, she was cute and quirky and it really suited her.

poppydaisy · 29/11/2013 06:48

Jean makes a refreshing change from all the cutesy Ellie, Evie, Izzy type names. Good underused name.

Chottie · 29/11/2013 05:30

It was my mother's third name (and the one which was always used) so I do have a really soft spot for the name. My mum was a lovely person. BTW she was born in the 1920s, so perhaps Jean is due for a revival.