Joan was my favorite aunt's name. So I'm very biased. But I find
Joan strong and beautiful. I think it's her strength that makes her less appealing than softer
Jane and
Jean (which I also love, by the way). The nn
Joanie is adorable.
My aunt was
Joan Valentine. My stock combos are
Joan Frederica ("freh-DREE-cuh") and
Joan Imelda.