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What do you think of Joni?

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Sheddie · 21/01/2016 09:58

I am 38 weeks with DD2 and suddenly having doubts about the name we had picked.
We were pretty set on Edith / Edie, but I am now not sure. I love Edie but am not as keen on Edith. Also my DD1 is called Mabel so it would be two 'old lady' names, and I worry about it sounding quite 'amusing' when we introduce them!
So last night my DP suggested Joni (inspired by Joni Mitchell). I think it's quite a cool name and there are unlikely to be others in her class at school, but my worry is that she would have a life of people asking what it is short for, and possibly even pronouncing it 'Johnny'!
Thoughts?

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EssentialHummus · 21/01/2016 10:05

I think most people will be OK with the pronunciation. I think of Joni as an American name (but I'd think the same about Edie, tbh), but I like it very much. She can always use Jo if she prefers.

OhHolyFuck · 21/01/2016 10:07

Absolutely love it! Love Joni Mitchell too, think it's a gorgeous name, girly and strong at the same time

Chinesealan · 21/01/2016 10:08

Good idea. Edie ivory popular now.

Thurlow · 21/01/2016 10:12

We're considering Joni as a nickname for future DDs, but spelled Joanie. Full name would be Joanna, with Joanie for short. Joanie's easier to know how to pronounce but I don't think many people would mispronounce Joni.

MooiMeisje · 21/01/2016 10:44

I really like it!
Mabel and Joni - sounds cooler to me than Mabel and Edith/Edie ( though I like Edie too )

Knitella · 21/01/2016 10:52

I know a wee Joni and think it's a lovely name. I'm not aware of there being any confusion from others about name and if it is short for something. Works well with Mabel too Smile

MitzyLeFrouf · 21/01/2016 10:54

Love Joni Mitchell so it gets the thumbs up from me.

Coral2094 · 21/01/2016 11:56

Great name, I adore Mabel too, excellent taste!

Jellybean100 · 21/01/2016 12:22

Love Joni!

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Sheddie · 21/01/2016 12:26

Thank you everyone, that's made me feel quite optimistic about it now!

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BeautyIsTruth · 21/01/2016 13:24

I really like Joni and I think people would be okay with pronunciation due to Joni Mitchell, who most people will have heard of.

Atnelpoe · 21/01/2016 13:29

I used to know twins called Edith and Joni! Don't think you'd be going wrong with either, but my choice would be Joni in honour of Ms Mitchell

zippyswife · 21/01/2016 13:33

I love it! It's on our (very long) list but hasn't made it to shortlist... Yet. I like that it's short punchy strong and not cutesy! I also like Edie but I know what you mean with Mabel. I'd go Joni. And writing this is actually making me realise how cool it is. Good luck!!

Herrerarerra · 21/01/2016 13:34

Love Joni!

Lebkuchenlover · 21/01/2016 13:34

What's not to like? It's easy to spell, say and not used too widely already!

JellyTotCat · 21/01/2016 13:35

I love it.

JellyTotCat · 21/01/2016 13:36

Joanna, with Joanie for short is good too.

Jw35 · 21/01/2016 13:57

Cool name!

rageagainsttheBIL · 21/01/2016 15:27

Love it, if we'd had a girl she would probably be called Joni.

fondationmaeght · 21/01/2016 18:55

Absolutely love it. If I was having more it would be on my list !

Lizziedripping1 · 21/01/2016 22:57

I immediately thought of the singer, makes me think of strong creative women

Lizziedripping1 · 21/01/2016 23:00

Edith makes me think of my nanna....and Mabel and Edith made me snigger...and think of blue rinses and wrinkly stockings...sorry

stopitcaroline · 22/01/2016 01:02

I love it, thanks to Joni Mitchell. What a great namesake.

ladybird69 · 22/01/2016 02:10

my middle name is Joanie named after great aunt. I love it.

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Sheddie · 22/01/2016 06:47

Thanks for all the positive comments. I'm pretty sure we'll go with it now.

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