[Opinions] Jean (f)
What do you think of Jean for a girl?
I used to love it only as a vehicle for the nn Jeanie. But lately Jean itself is beginning to capture my attention. It's so sleek and no-nonsense. But it also feels warm and friendly to me. Do you agree or disagree? Do you think it could ever make a comeback? Just for fun, throw some combos at me.
Thanks!
I used to love it only as a vehicle for the nn Jeanie. But lately Jean itself is beginning to capture my attention. It's so sleek and no-nonsense. But it also feels warm and friendly to me. Do you agree or disagree? Do you think it could ever make a comeback? Just for fun, throw some combos at me.
Thanks!
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That's the spirit! We think alike on this one. Just because a name is used in an older generation doesn't mean that it wouldn't be a kick in the pants to see on a younger person.
Loving:
Jean Elizabeth (would have used this when I was seriously considering using the name on a future dd)
Jean Miranda
Jean Rebecca
Jean Fiona -- inevitable and still wonderful
Jean Isobel -- va-va-va-voom!
Jean Florence
Muchas gracias. :-)
Loving:
Jean Elizabeth (would have used this when I was seriously considering using the name on a future dd)
Jean Miranda
Jean Rebecca
Jean Fiona -- inevitable and still wonderful
Jean Isobel -- va-va-va-voom!
Jean Florence
Muchas gracias. :-)
Ha, it's my name. Actually, it's Kathryn Jean (that spelling for Kathryn), however, I've always gone by Jean, that was my parents' choice.
I like my name.
Where I live, a French -speaking area, it's often mistaken for a male name, as there are plenty of Jeans, Jean-Guys,Jean-Louis.But never mind, I still like it.
I like my name.
Where I live, a French -speaking area, it's often mistaken for a male name, as there are plenty of Jeans, Jean-Guys,Jean-Louis.But never mind, I still like it.
Nice, simple name. :)
Thank you. :-)
Yeah sorry that was negative. It just bores me a little, even though it isn't common. I prefer it as a middle name. It could be spunky on the right girl but I think if it were on a shy timid mousy girl it wouldn't do her any favours.
And John isn't popular for kids these days where I live but there are so so so many adults and middle aged people called John its ridiculous. Too me it sounds like no thought was put into their name. i feel the same way about Mark
And John isn't popular for kids these days where I live but there are so so so many adults and middle aged people called John its ridiculous. Too me it sounds like no thought was put into their name. i feel the same way about Mark
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I think its okay. I prefer Jeanne with the option of pronouncing it either way. But it is a friendly name. It could come back. I don't see it as sleek though.
Jean Moriah
Jean Isolde
Jean Clarissa
Jean Rosalba
Jean Frances (too unisex?)
Jean Corinne
Jean Lucienne
Jean Adele
Jean Nicole
Jean Gwendolyn
Jean Rowan
Jean Anastasia
Jean Marie (I know its so obvious but its nice)
Jean Miranda
Jean Eulalie
Jean Chrysanthemum
Jean Laurelle
Jean Laurel
Jean Evelyn
Jean Moriah
Jean Isolde
Jean Clarissa
Jean Rosalba
Jean Frances (too unisex?)
Jean Corinne
Jean Lucienne
Jean Adele
Jean Nicole
Jean Gwendolyn
Jean Rowan
Jean Anastasia
Jean Marie (I know its so obvious but its nice)
Jean Miranda
Jean Eulalie
Jean Chrysanthemum
Jean Laurelle
Jean Laurel
Jean Evelyn
I think it's kind of harsh looking, a bit anemic. I don't much get a friendly vibe from it - it's like a too-tight bun hairdo and glasses perched on a long nose, distilled into a name. I prefer Jeanne, said like Jean. Gives it a Hollywood Golden Age flair.
On second thought, after musing on it for a bit, I can appreciate it for what it is. It has an abrupt honesty to it; a kind of openness. Here are some combos:
Jean Minerva
Jean Augusta
Jean Laura
Jean Helena
Jean Clara
Jean Sarah
Jean Angela
Jean Amanda
Jean Miranda
Jean Juliet
ok ok, it's growing on me now!
On second thought, after musing on it for a bit, I can appreciate it for what it is. It has an abrupt honesty to it; a kind of openness. Here are some combos:
Jean Minerva
Jean Augusta
Jean Laura
Jean Helena
Jean Clara
Jean Sarah
Jean Angela
Jean Amanda
Jean Miranda
Jean Juliet
ok ok, it's growing on me now!
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lol
Great description of Jean. I could almost feel my hair tightening as I read it. :-P
My only problem with the Jeanne spelling is the pronunciation. If I knew it would be pronounced like Jean I would embrace it. But I knew too many girls growing up who pronounced Jeanne with two syllables, like Jeanie. It irked me. But yes, the Jeanne spelling is visually softer and does have Old Hollywood glamour.
Loving:
Jean Minerva -- so Noel Coward
Jean Augusta -- don't mess with her
Jean Sarah -- if only to give Jean the front seat -- for some reason she always has to give way to Sarah in the the real world
Jean Amanda -- friendly
Jean Miranda -- magical
:-D
Great description of Jean. I could almost feel my hair tightening as I read it. :-P
My only problem with the Jeanne spelling is the pronunciation. If I knew it would be pronounced like Jean I would embrace it. But I knew too many girls growing up who pronounced Jeanne with two syllables, like Jeanie. It irked me. But yes, the Jeanne spelling is visually softer and does have Old Hollywood glamour.
Loving:
Jean Minerva -- so Noel Coward
Jean Augusta -- don't mess with her
Jean Sarah -- if only to give Jean the front seat -- for some reason she always has to give way to Sarah in the the real world
Jean Amanda -- friendly
Jean Miranda -- magical
:-D
Meh, I'm not a fan. It's too plain for me and far too common. Besides, it's the name of my MIL. 'Nuff said. ;-)
I do have one good friend (Sarah Jean) who goes by Jeanie. The name suits her.
Could Jean make a comeback? It's possible yet it's still a pretty common mn. I can actually see Jane making a comeback before Jean. I could be wrong, though.
I do have one good friend (Sarah Jean) who goes by Jeanie. The name suits her.
Could Jean make a comeback? It's possible yet it's still a pretty common mn. I can actually see Jane making a comeback before Jean. I could be wrong, though.
Where I live Jean is actually a pretty famous historic name. She was a big deal because she was a pilot and broke lots of flying records and she was also a woman in the 30's being a pilot which is pretty unheard of. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Batten
So there is that one namesake.. probably not too well known in other parts of the world I'd say
So there is that one namesake.. probably not too well known in other parts of the world I'd say
I had never heard of here before. Very interesting woman. Thanks for the link. :-)
I don't like it. The only people I know with this name are between 50 and 90 years old. I guess it could make a come back though. The nickname Jeanie seems like something people would use today.
Jean Adina
Jean Benigna
Jean Louise
Jean Lucetta
Jean Ludmila
Jean Marianna
Jean Marie
Jean Muriel
Jean Silvia
Jean Adina
Jean Benigna
Jean Louise
Jean Lucetta
Jean Ludmila
Jean Marianna
Jean Marie
Jean Muriel
Jean Silvia
And what's wrong with 50 to 90 year olds, young lady? This 49 year old would like to know. Don't worry. It took me this long to fall in love with Jean. It can't be everyone's cup of tea. :-)
Jean Muriel is wonderful. Why didn't I think of that one? You're pretty good at this for not liking Jean. :-) I'm also loving Jean Lucetta (unexpected), Jean Marianna and Jean Silvia.
I guess I'm hoping for the next round of names to make a comeback being the Art Deco, 1920s-1940s type names. *sigh*
Jean Muriel is wonderful. Why didn't I think of that one? You're pretty good at this for not liking Jean. :-) I'm also loving Jean Lucetta (unexpected), Jean Marianna and Jean Silvia.
I guess I'm hoping for the next round of names to make a comeback being the Art Deco, 1920s-1940s type names. *sigh*
It doesn't feel warm or friendly at all to me. Jean is cold, dank, and plodding. I really dislike it and hope it doesn't make a comeback.
OK, well. That's valid. Sorry we couldn't agree but all feedback is appreciated. :-D
I think it's quite nice, and I do like the nickname Jeanie. Jean would be refreshing nowadays among all the Sophias, Olivias and Isabellas.
How about...
Jean Alexandra
Jean Gloria
Jean Audrey
Jean Victoria
Jean Christabel
Jean Rebecca
Jean Caroline
Jean Rosamund
Jean Esther
Jean Isobel
Jean Gwendolen
Jean Emily
Jean Louise
Jean Eleanor
Jean Bethany
Jean Eliza
Jean Frederica
Jean Cecily
Jean Rosemarie
Jean Frances
Jean Harriet
Jean Isabelle
Jean Margaret
Jean Penelope
Jean Rosalie
Jean Susanna
Jean Marsaili
How about...
Jean Alexandra
Jean Gloria
Jean Audrey
Jean Victoria
Jean Christabel
Jean Rebecca
Jean Caroline
Jean Rosamund
Jean Esther
Jean Isobel
Jean Gwendolen
Jean Emily
Jean Louise
Jean Eleanor
Jean Bethany
Jean Eliza
Jean Frederica
Jean Cecily
Jean Rosemarie
Jean Frances
Jean Harriet
Jean Isabelle
Jean Margaret
Jean Penelope
Jean Rosalie
Jean Susanna
Jean Marsaili
So glad you like Jean too. As for the combos, all of the above? Is that a possibility? So, so many great combos here. My favorites:
Jean Rebecca -- friendly
Jean Isobel
Jean Frederica -- yay! Frederica!
Jean Cecily
Jean Rosemarie -- I never would have though of Rosemarie -- thanks!
Jean Frances -- solid
Jean Margaret -- so Scottish
Jean Elizabeth -- the combo I would have used when I thought I would name a dd Jeanie
Jean Elspeth
Jean Aldith -- gutsy
Jean Patricia -- so vintage
Jean Ailsa -- adore Ailsa
Jean Rebecca -- friendly
Jean Isobel
Jean Frederica -- yay! Frederica!
Jean Cecily
Jean Rosemarie -- I never would have though of Rosemarie -- thanks!
Jean Frances -- solid
Jean Margaret -- so Scottish
Jean Elizabeth -- the combo I would have used when I thought I would name a dd Jeanie
Jean Elspeth
Jean Aldith -- gutsy
Jean Patricia -- so vintage
Jean Ailsa -- adore Ailsa