[Opinions] Jane
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A classic. Plain, perhaps, but dignified, with wonderful historical associations.
As a middle name, it feels a bit of a filler.
As a middle name, it feels a bit of a filler.
I really like the name Jane! It’s strong and spunky.
Jane is Pretty and classical. A partner would have to make a real case of it for me to consider using it on a daughter as-is but I would consider it paired with a double. But only if Jane was the first name instead of the second name. (Mary-Jane just just feels too cutesy and trite to me for instance.
When I was younger I was really into Jane Margaret for a while. Jane Margaret said in full. To me it makes me think of the late middle ages / Tudor era. A noble woman or a courtier.
When I was younger I was really into Jane Margaret for a while. Jane Margaret said in full. To me it makes me think of the late middle ages / Tudor era. A noble woman or a courtier.
I think Plain Jane suits how I feel about this name. Plain, drab, and ordinary. Every Jane I have ever met has been a perfect sweetheart, so I can’t say I dislike it.
I think Jane is simple, classic, timeless and pretty. Not plain, but reliable.
I like Jane a lot. It's bright, sweet, fresh, and quaint, not plain at all! It's a periwinkle sort of colour for me, a gentle purple-blue.
It's not common where I live - I don't think I've met a single one in my life. I honestly don't know if the "plain Jane" thing would be an issue for a Jane these days. "Shrinking Violet" is another saying and it doesn't seem to hurt Violet's rising popularity at all.
It's not common where I live - I don't think I've met a single one in my life. I honestly don't know if the "plain Jane" thing would be an issue for a Jane these days. "Shrinking Violet" is another saying and it doesn't seem to hurt Violet's rising popularity at all.
Overall I like Jane. It's recognizable, almost timeless, and sounds a little serious but also sweet. I do think it sounds plain but in a cute way. And I don't think the phrase "Plain Jane" should stop someone from naming their baby Jane if they want to.
I like the nickname Janie but I also think it looks weird. Janie looks like it rhymes with Annie instead of Lainey. Janey is a little better with that problem but Janie still looks cuter.
That said I don't like Jane enough to use it, but if I had to I would want it as a middle name with a longer first name like Wilhelmina Jane, Seraphina Jane, Amaryllis Jane, Leonie Jane, Lydia Jane, Beatrice Jane, Violet Jane, Iris Jane, Persephone Jane, Talitha Jane, etc.
I also really like Joan. I think Joan is more dated than Jane but I like the vibes. It's like a more serious but also braver and maybe 'edgier' version of Jane. Joan is more 'cool' and Jane is more 'sweet and innocent' but they're both simple and fit a variety of personalities.
I like the nickname Janie but I also think it looks weird. Janie looks like it rhymes with Annie instead of Lainey. Janey is a little better with that problem but Janie still looks cuter.
That said I don't like Jane enough to use it, but if I had to I would want it as a middle name with a longer first name like Wilhelmina Jane, Seraphina Jane, Amaryllis Jane, Leonie Jane, Lydia Jane, Beatrice Jane, Violet Jane, Iris Jane, Persephone Jane, Talitha Jane, etc.
I also really like Joan. I think Joan is more dated than Jane but I like the vibes. It's like a more serious but also braver and maybe 'edgier' version of Jane. Joan is more 'cool' and Jane is more 'sweet and innocent' but they're both simple and fit a variety of personalities.
I know someone called Jane who was born in Mauritius to a British military family. Her mum subsequently admitted that she regretted the name as she only discovered how popular it was for her daughters generation when they moved back to Britain.
I like the spelling Jane a lot better than Jayne or Jain and would love to meet a little Jane but given when the name was popular I think it could be another 20 years before we see it being revived.
I like the spelling Jane a lot better than Jayne or Jain and would love to meet a little Jane but given when the name was popular I think it could be another 20 years before we see it being revived.
First thought was plain Jane
Ok a mn
Ok a mn
Boring and not that pretty of a name, imo, though it's miles better than Jean or Joan.
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My Jane friend is about as far from being plain as anyone could possibly be! Lively, beautiful, hilariously funny, and does a lot of work for charity without mentioning it.
I love Jane, but since Jean is a family name on both sides, I'd have used that. I also like Joanna, but not Joan really.
I love Jane, but since Jean is a family name on both sides, I'd have used that. I also like Joanna, but not Joan really.
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