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Josie?

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Wouldloveanother · 27/08/2022 00:03

What do you think?

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DeeDeeDaisy · 29/08/2022 00:03

I like it! I've only ever met 2 - one who is now in her late 20s and one who is 1 or 2. Both have it as their full name

noclothesinbed · 27/08/2022 21:52

There is a josie on this morning itv she's lovely. I think it's a really nice name and not very common

KangarooKenny · 27/08/2022 21:47

I like it.
Also used to know a Janie. Jay-nee.

SizzlerFizzler · 27/08/2022 21:46

I like Josephine but if you don't you don't and in that case I think Josie is just fine as a full name. I'd imagine a Josie to be outgoing and fun. And cheeky, in a good way. But if she's quiet and bookish that's cool too Grin

ChagSameachDoreen · 27/08/2022 21:41

I like it.

Pigeon05 · 27/08/2022 19:13

I like this a lot! Wonder if nn Jo would be inevitable though.

Also I just like Josie not Josephine. I'd hate to have a long name like that.

Kite22 · 27/08/2022 18:44

I really like it

Glowinglights · 27/08/2022 18:35

Josie is a lovely cool name and no need to put a longer version on the bc, in my opinion.

Livpool · 27/08/2022 18:28

My friend's daughter is called Josie - I think it is lovely

RuthW · 27/08/2022 16:59

Josephine is lovely.

thelittlestbird · 27/08/2022 16:20

Yeah it's an ace name.

KurtCobainsColourfulCarpet · 27/08/2022 14:17

Really cute.

WhatIsThisPlease · 27/08/2022 14:15

I love it!

My DS has a long name but is only ever known by the short version. Think Matt/Matthew. He absolutely hates when he gets called the long version on his passport, doctors etc. I wish I'd just called him the short version tbh.

PuppyMonkey · 27/08/2022 12:53

It’s absolutely lovely and why on earth would you have to put the longer form Josephine on the birth certificate? Yes, I know somebody will be along in a minute to explain that it “gives them more options” or some such bollocks - fact is, you like the name Josie so call the child Josie.

Yika · 27/08/2022 12:43

I like it, it sounds fresh and energetic.

Luredbyapomegranate · 27/08/2022 11:29

It’s Ok, but I would put Josephine / Joanna on the birth cert. It’s a bit nothingy as a full name

Blush21 · 27/08/2022 09:25

Family member is called Josie, it’s not short for Josephine and she’s never encountered people who think it is. She’s just Josie. Lovely name, go for it

whoruntheworldgirls · 27/08/2022 08:53

My daughters friend is called Josie, lovely name

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Wouldloveanother · 27/08/2022 08:22

Thanks everyone. I see the point about it being a ‘nickname’ but Josephine is just a bit too much for me, so I think I would stick with Josie. Glad it seems liked though, will be popping it on the list!

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Gufo · 27/08/2022 07:32

Great name but prefer Joanna/Josephine as the 'official' name.

MsMcGonagall · 27/08/2022 07:17

I think it's great. I also think you can use it as it is, you don't need a long form unless you love Josephine or Joanna. I know a Josie and I've never even thought about whether that's short for something and if so, what.

Randomname1234 · 27/08/2022 07:03

I love it. Would be using it myself if my niece weren’t already called it!

hugefanofcheese · 27/08/2022 06:42

Like it, but love Josephine

SundayTeatime · 27/08/2022 06:27

Only as short for Josephine. I’m not keen on twee short forms as full names -and that tends to mean anything ending in -ie. If it’s used as a nickname, that’s be fine.

SpinningFloppa · 27/08/2022 01:50

Makes me think of josie Cunningham not a connection most people would make though it’s just that it’s the only person I’ve heard of with that name And don’t know any others personally