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I was beginning to abandon Zoe because of the popularity here in the US, but as I realize that even the popular names are only popular in rank, but not so much in overall percentage of babies, I'm beginning to appreciate Zoe again. I may add it to my PNL. It was missing from my list before solely due to popularity. On a side note, the main reason I like Ione is because I perceive Ione as generating the same impression as Zoe, but has the advantage of being less popular.

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But I only like it spelled Zoe or Zoë. On a child born in the US, I would spell it without the umlaut for practical reasons, but since Zoë is the original, authentic spelling, I can't knock it.

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I absolutely abhore Zoey, Zowie, Xoe, Zoi or any other variant spelling. I just abhor variant spellings in general.

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My daughter's cabbage patch kid came with a book about Zoey the Zebra so now when I see Zoey I also think of a cartoon character.

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For middle names:
Zoe Delphine (not my idea actually, I saw it on another board, but I just think this is the perfect combo and inspired Ione Delphine for me)
Zoe Bernadette
Zoe Clarissa
Zoe Linette

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And I actually think Zoe spruces up names that are popular among child bearing age women today, and would be a great way for Moms who want to use their name as a middle name, but are struggling to find a good first name:

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Zoe Heather
Zoe Melissa
Zoe Michelle
Zoe Jessica

This message was edited 6/19/2008, 2:49 AM