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Jean

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Selondoner75 · 30/05/2017 21:04

Totally crushing on the name Jean. What are your thoughts on it?

Sibset would be Finn, Louis, Hector & Jean

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Selondoner75 · 30/05/2017 21:16

Brutus - if she takes after her brothers, then definitely quirky 😁

Caterpillars - I also love Joan, but rhymes with moan and my children tend to be rather moany.

Dazedandconfused - yes, love the nn Jeannie ☺

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myrtleWilson · 30/05/2017 21:15

I love Jean (and Joan - thanks to Buffy/Tabula Rasa episode!) but agree you have to have the personality and coolness to wear them well. I also think Jean works well as a middle name...

user1482079332 · 30/05/2017 21:14

I just picture Stacey's mum from eastenders

Oliversmumsarmy · 30/05/2017 21:14

Have known 2 Jeans they have all been mean Jeans. All really tight fisted

iamdazedandconfused · 30/05/2017 21:12

I know a very cool (adult) Jeannie Smile

17caterpillars1mouse · 30/05/2017 21:11

I prefer Joan.

Jean is okay but Joan seems fiesty and retro chic

BrutusMcDogface · 30/05/2017 21:10

Jean could be cool and edgy depending on who owns the name, I think. Otherwise it's a very dull and not even chic old lady's name, I'm afraid.

Would your jean be a cool, edgy kid of girl do you think? Or a plain Jane/jean?

FlyingGoose · 30/05/2017 21:09

It is my daughter's middle name and I love it😀

Cestquiluideja · 30/05/2017 21:08

Love it. Sweet and not popular.

Elllicam · 30/05/2017 21:08

I love Jean. Really nice name and very uncommon without being weird.

SuperBeagle · 30/05/2017 21:08

I find it dull as dishwater. See also Jane, Joan and June. Boring.

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Selondoner75 · 30/05/2017 21:07

See, I find Jane quite plain; but Jean has attitude.

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Justmadeperfectflapjacks · 30/05/2017 21:06

Prefer Jane.

Gm was Jane but got Jean (?!!!)