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Jean for a girl????

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AChildminder88 · 01/07/2014 12:12

My OH has come up with this name...it has some significance, my beloved nans name, and due date happens to be her birthday, however I don't know if I like it or not...some days I think it's lovely other days I think eeurgh!

Not helped by the fact we have chosen an amazing boys name that I love, so don't want to have any regrets with girls name.

What do you think, and could you suggest any similar names? Please be gentle and kind, don't want to read any nasty responses, too emotional for that! Haha

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Umbrellasandladders · 01/07/2014 19:30

I like it and agree I think it's due a revival! Go for it

Nereida · 01/07/2014 16:16

I like it and I think it's going to have a revival in the next 10-15 years or so, you'll be ahead of the crowd!

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AChildminder88 · 01/07/2014 15:48

Thanks rhubarbgarden (great name!) and others.

I do really like the name, just have an occasional wobble!! We have quite an unusual and long surname, so have found short sharp first names work best.

If it's a girl it will be Jean Rose F, and boy will be Kit James F___

Thank you Jean supporters for the reassurance!

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Rhubarbgarden · 01/07/2014 15:29

It's a great name. So refreshing in a sea of Isabellas, Seraphinas and all the other long frilly names so popular at the moment. I have a good friend called Jean and she is often known as Jeannie, which is sweet. You could also consider Gina.

MilkandCereal · 01/07/2014 13:45

Fine as a middle name,but definitely not as a first. It's a very unattractive name imho. 'd use it as a middle thoughts it's a family name

showtunesgirl · 01/07/2014 13:08

I think of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. Awesome book.

foolishpeach · 01/07/2014 13:04

If you like it, and it has significance for you (and your family) then you should use it.

I think Jeanie is a lovely nn for a baby/little girl if Jean seems a bit grown up.

nyldn · 01/07/2014 12:42

love the name and a close family member spells it Jeanne, which I really like.

Spindelina · 01/07/2014 12:40

I like Jean, but would Joan be another option?

isittheweekendyet · 01/07/2014 12:40

I know a lovely Jeannie. Beautiful name.

Bowlersarm · 01/07/2014 12:35

Jeans seem very happy, a good thing, judging by JeanSeberg

GlaikitFizzog · 01/07/2014 12:33

I like it, jeannie is a cute nn to!

JeanSeberg · 01/07/2014 12:31

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AChildminder88 · 01/07/2014 12:29

Thanks all- you've made me feel better about potential baby's name! X

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baldisbeautiful · 01/07/2014 12:29

my DD2'S middle name due to family reasons on DH side. Not my fave but think it's ok as a middle name. Goes well with lots of first names I think

Bowlersarm · 01/07/2014 12:28

I like it.

(Although it does remind me of growing up in late 60's/70's when every other neighbour seemed to be a Jean. And my mil. And my aunt)

It's due a revival, I think.

AuntieStella · 01/07/2014 12:26

I think it's fine.

You might like to consider spelling it Jeanne (especially if you have any Francophone connections as Jean is a boys name in French).

Jeannie is a lovely nn.

littlesupersparks · 01/07/2014 12:26

I think you'd end up calling baby Jeanie, which is pretty cute :-)

WowserBowser · 01/07/2014 12:24

I like it - but would only use it as a middle name

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Pantone363 · 01/07/2014 12:24

We have it for DD as a middle name

JeanSeberg · 01/07/2014 12:22

Andcake · 01/07/2014 12:21

Go for jean - it's a great name! Wish I'd thought of it.

Maleducada · 01/07/2014 12:20

I think it will be used more but it won't be popular

Jane has been fashionable in a simple, understated way for a few years now. Jean seemed a bit crustier, a bit more of a statement, but I think it will come back a bit.

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AChildminder88 · 01/07/2014 12:17

Definitely prefer jean to Jane, I think I do like it, I just worry that it's not a child-friendly name...but then they aren't children forever!

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