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I have mixed feelings about her (my mother-in-law, I mean -- and doesn't everyone have mixed feelings about their in-laws?), and by extension about her name. But it appeals to me, all connections to her notwithstanding. From your list I like:

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Joan Adelaide
Joan Amarantha
Joan Arabella
Joan Araminta
Joan Augusta (I really like this rhythm despite the fact that I don't even like Augusta at all)
Joan Aurelia
Joan Beatrice
Joan Beatrix
Joan Camellia (Camellia is a fave of mine)
Joan Cecilia
Joan Cecily
Joan Celestine
Joan Clementina
Joan Clementine
Joan Cordelia
Joan Corisande
Joan Cressida
Joan Delila (I prefer Delilah with the H)
Joan Dorothea
Joan Eleanor
Joan Elisabetta (though I like Elisabella better)
Joan Eloise
Joan Isabel
Joan Larkspur
Joan Lavender
Joan Louisa (though I like Louise better with Joan)
Joan Marceline
Joan Marguerite (I'm in love with Marguerite)
Joan Marigold (this is quite charming)
Joan Octavia
Joan Pomeline
Joan Rosamond
Joan Rosemonde
- not Joan Susanna, but Joan Susanne instead
Joan Violette

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For myself, I think I prefer Joan as a mn. Mary Joan is my fave.

This message was edited 3/1/2009, 1:33 AM