Joliet is a name I’ve always tossed around and wondered why no one else ever talked about it/used it. I like it because it’s similar to
Juliet but not as fragile- or precious-sounding as
Juliet always sounded to me. I know nothing about Joliet, IL, so don’t have any associations.
I think it’s fine for honoring a
Jo. I like
Jolie but prefer
Joelle to
Joella. I think any of your choices would do.