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Have I taken leave of my senses?...

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Billynoname · 29/04/2015 23:18

.... Or is Josette a lovely name? I fear people will think me crazy and hormonal but I love it!

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TwistInMySobriety · 30/12/2015 21:22

It's awful in French, sorry. Really frumpy.

MyFriendsCallMeOh · 29/12/2015 04:25

I used to work with a lady called Josette in Paris. This was the 2000s and she was close to retirement. I wonder if it's a name that might be considered old French lady chic?

mathanxiety · 29/12/2015 04:05

ZOMBIE ALERT

DandyDan · 27/12/2015 23:20

It's lovely.
I remember Josette Simons from Blake's 7 too.

ObsidianBlackbirdMcNight · 27/12/2015 17:24

French names in English accents sound pretty dire IMO.

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 23/12/2015 19:37

Its awful sorry.

PunkAssMoFo · 23/12/2015 14:24

I like it & considered for a middle name. Go for it.

Burgatroyd · 23/12/2015 07:28

Its fine enough...

But I advise that you start a new thread titles Josette for more opinions

Cloudydaysaregreat · 23/12/2015 06:22

Hi, I know this is a zombie thread.... But I have just discovered this name and really like it. Like Josie and Etta as possible nn but love Josette on its own. Opinions please!!

balletnotlacrosse · 30/04/2015 13:03

I like it because of the Chalet School connection. But I can see how, if you don't have that association, it could sound a bit Jolene-ish.

shakemysilliesout · 30/04/2015 12:51

I'm getting american trailer park, perhaps in an old French area in America. Like Louisiana. Josette has a sister called britney. Her neighbour is jolene.

reuset · 30/04/2015 12:50

Hmm, I would say it would something like Joe-zette. The initial 'j' being pronounced similar to the 'j' in darjeeling.

What would a British pronunciation be I wonder

YDdraigGoch · 30/04/2015 12:49

Sounds like a brand of sanitary protection to me

^ This Blush

YouMakeMyHeartSmile · 30/04/2015 12:46

I quite like it although I'm not sure why! Pretty and rolls off the tongue. Better than lots of names around at the moment!

OneDayWhenIGrowUp · 30/04/2015 12:43

How's it pronounced? Joe-set? Joh-set? Joe/Joh-set-uh?

I'm not sure it works in English.

IvoryMadonna · 30/04/2015 12:39

I used to know a French Josette, and also a Joselle.

manicinsomniac · 30/04/2015 11:38

I like it. It's pretty. The only one I've come across was in the Chalet School.

Bowlersarm · 30/04/2015 10:57

I know of a little girl called Josette, and I don't like it at all. It sounds clumsy and awkward when spoken IMO.

reuset · 30/04/2015 10:54

I'm afraid it's not a name I've heard used in France (not saying Edith is incorrect, just haven't come across it personally yet).

It just doesn't feel like a 'proper' established name. I too prefer Josephine

timelyreminder · 30/04/2015 09:17

I prefer Josephine, nickname Josette or Jo.

EdithWeston · 30/04/2015 06:42

It's not made up, it's a standard French diminutive of Josephine, and has been used as a main name for ages.

There were enough around to be unexceptional and who would be in their late 40s by now (and I was at Guides with one).

confusedandemployed · 30/04/2015 06:27

I'm not one for 'made up' names but weirdly I like it.

VikingVolva · 30/04/2015 06:22

I like it!

Very 1970s.

SoldierBear · 30/04/2015 06:08

Reminds me of the Chalet School!
A nice namr

Guin1 · 30/04/2015 06:05

Lovely name.