To call my baby Joan?

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What do you think?

I’m 5 months pregnant and having a girl.
Ive just watched “maid of Orleans” video by orchestral manoeuvres in the dark and had a brainwave. Joan as in Joan of Arc.

Classic, moving story/heroine, devout catholic. The name Joan has suddenly taken on new meaning for me!

Joan of Arc was also always my favourite bit in Bill & Teds excellent adventure ❤️

Or am I just suffering from baby brain? Is it awful?

I like it but I like traditional names. Alternatively you could go for Jeanne (pronounced Jen) for the Jeanne d’Arc reference but the pronunciation needs to be explained so maybe a bit complicated.

Well, before I read anyone´s take on this I was reminded of my great aunt Joan, wh would be near a 100 now and who wasn´t that nice. Joan of Arch´s actual name was Jeanne. Much nicer.

It also makes me think of Joan in Mad Men and Joan Collins - both strong, smart women.

When we were looking at names I liked Sharon, after Sharon Tate. You don't come across many baby Sharons these days.

Not sure why the OP would go for Jeanne as an alternative. It sounds absolutely nothing like Joan.

Awful

Just reading through the replies😂

I would say it’s 50/50 who likes it and loathes it!

Im still liking it in the cold light of day - I like the way it looks too. To me it’s a strong name 💪

I don’t understand why the name Sally isn’t more popular. It has a pretty sound without sounding too twee for an older woman. I spent most of my young schooldays wishing my name was Sally rather than the dull one syllable (as a I then thought of it) name that I had.

Joan is lovely. Simple, strong, known and great history.

I also love Joanna.

For good reason

I suspect some objectors would be happy if you take the unique route: Jone.

Joan’s a great name. Stick with it.

I like it op. Joni as in Joni Mitchell would be a fab nickname

No. The last Joan I knew was 89. Don't do that to your child.

I like Joan-more interesting than Jane. And much better than say Mabel, Ada or those other old fashioned names everyone’s using at the moment.

If people had always chosen a safe existing name for their child, we'd all be Adams and Eves.
Go for whatever name feels right for your daughter, OP.

I like it. Some of the old names that have come back into fashion, I'd never have imagined. So you might just be ahead of the curve.
I wouldn't be put off by other people on here. You only have to listen to different names being said in any park or classroom, to know how tastes differ dramatically. The people saying they hate it, could have a little Chardonnay-Mercedes at home!

Weirdly I hate the but love Jean.

Love those sounding names like Jobe but I can’t see past that it’s Joan as in Nanny Joan or Pat and Peggy’s mate.

Jonie is v cool though! That’d be my compromise I think.

Ghastly. Dreadfully old-fashioned. But your baby, your choice.

Dunno. It's Mty grannies generation so popular 1920s and 30s so probably due its time

You're ahead of the curve. Don't take offense at this, but "ugly retro" is meant to be the next trend. Joan, Frank, Carol, Richard, Anthea, Ken. All the names the Cath-Kidston-pastel-bunting-Olive-and-Arthur parents avoided.

Name your daughter Joan this year and she can avoid being Joan Capital Letter Of Surname in 7 or 8 years when there are 3 or 4 of them in a class.

I think it’s gorgeous

Lovely name, certainly beat Demi Lee, Skylar etc

Love it. Especially with Joanie for a baby. So gorgeous.

Rude!

I love it OP! The

I think it’s nice. It’s easy to say and spell. Won’t be lots of others in class. It’s in keeping with other old lady names that are fashionable eg Eliza, Nancy.
My mil wanted dd to be Joan as middle name after a relative - we chose Joy instead.