jolyon

[teddygirl23]

hi ive always liked the name jolyon for boy but not sure if others will think its a bit unusual. my little girls name is holly and also not sure if they go together. what do you think?

Jolyon and Holly are both characters in the "Forsyte Saga"

Jolyon has two children, Jolly and Holly IIRC, so people may well make the connection and think you went for it because of the book.

Hooly and Jolly?

Sorry for the typo - would Holly and Jolly not put you off?

hmm not sure to be honest. I don't hate it but just not sure.. plus buttercup has a point about jolly and holly...

Jolyon is a very silly name.

I really don't like that name at all plus it does not go with Holly.

Makes me think of a used car sales man.

I like it but it REALLY doesn't go with Holly.

I have a good friend called Jolyon.

We all call him Joe Lion, Mr Lion .. or just Joe. Never Jolly.

I like it

Joe and Holly go well i think.

Jolyon sounds like the parents are trying too hard to be upper middle class.

I love Holly though.

Don't think you can have Holly and Jolly.

how on earth do you pronounce it? i thought it was jolly-on? my mum used to tell me to get a jolly-on when i was getting ready for school...

No, it's Joeleeonn, all syllables the same length. That's how I say it, anyhow.

Jo lee on here too. I know one and it's fine not sure people will realise the Jolyon/Holly connection, always shortened to Joe.

I dont like it - sorry.

I like it!
But yes, not as Jolly. Joe is fine.

I've never read The Forsyte Saga.