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I love Joanne, and Joanna as well!

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Joanne Elizabeth
Joanne Felicity
Joanne Catherine
Joanne Rosalina
Joanne Eloise
Joanne Ophelia

Oof, not a fan. It strikes me as dared and just ugly? Joanna is somewhat better, more feminine, and I prefer Joan as well by a long shot.

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(Also, the association with the Lady Gaga album doesn't help - I know that's a significant name to her in addition to be being her first middle name, but that's her weakest album in my opinion.)

Joanne isn't a favorite, but I don't dislike it. I've been finding myself to be very fond of Joan lately, though.
Joanne Evangeline
Joanne Theodora
Joanne Delphine
Joanne Valentina
Joanne Clarissa
Joanne Calista
Joanne Thalassa
Joanne Maria
Joanne Olivia

This name feels very default and blank to me. I prefer Anne (probably due to associations) or any other names containing -anne over this. Leanne, Lilianne, Julianne, Brianne, Marianne, etc.

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I'm having a hard time pairing it with names that would distract from its plainness while not overbearing it.

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Joanne Celeste
Joanne Isadora
Joanne Penelope
Joanne Mirabel
Joanne Christabelle
Joanne Alicia
Joanne Camellia
Joanne Calandria
Joanne Lavinia
Joanne Celestine
Joanne Persephone
Joanne Melinda
Joanne Hermione
Joanne Esmeralda
Joanne Isabella
Joanne Malea

This message was edited 4/29/2025, 5:12 PM

I like Joanne, but prefer Joanna.

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Joanne Dinah
Joanne Alessia
Joanne Cassia
Joanne Calla
Joanne Lavinia
Joanne Felicity
Joanne Magnolia
Joanne Gwendolyn
Joanne Pearl
Joanne Elyse
Joanne Linnea
Joanne Lyra
Joanne Ellen
Joanne Elaine

This message was edited 4/28/2025, 10:35 PM

I think it has a 1960s girl-next-door vibe. The only Joanne I know is sweet, very thin, stylish, and in her 70s; that also describes the only Georgianne I know.

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Joanne Gloria
Joanne Catrinel
Joanne Dorothy
Joanne Rhea
Joanne Laurel
Joanne Regina
Joanne Theresa
Joanne Bridget
Joanne Junellia
Joanne Sunshine
Joanne Goldie
Joanne Marigold
Joanne Zelda
Joanne Zora
Joanne Mercy
Joanne Eloise
Joanne Violet
Joanne Beatrix
Joanne Camille
Joanne Gwendoline

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eta, thought of some more:
Joanne Sapphire
Joanne Waverly
Joanne Audra
Joanne Cerys
Joanne Chryseis
Joanne Demeter
Joanne Charisma

This message was edited 4/26/2025, 5:06 PM

I kinda like it. The idea of a toddler called Joanne really tickles me. It's a dated name, but I think it's dated enough that it's edging into "quirky" territory. It's a warm and down to earth sort of name, unassuming and friendly.

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I think I do like Joanna a touch more, but I admire Joanne as well.

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Maybe I'd pair it with a middle name that is more current, to balance Joanne's datedness.

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Joanne Lucy
Joanne Olivia
Joanne Willow
Joanne Lily
Joanne Veronica
Joanne Sophie

Joanne feels too frumpy. Like a 50- something year old librarian that is mean to the kids and teens that come in. Joanna feels fresher and more modern day accessible in my opinion. She would fit right into the other -Anna -Ana names. I quite like it. It sits on the "very long, long list", but it is there as an option if I ever had a daughter #2.

This message was edited 4/26/2025, 6:15 AM

Not my favourite name I definitely prefer Joanna.

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Joanne Meraud
Joanne Morwenna
Joanne Kathleen
Joanne Kateri
Joanne Diantha
Joanne Betony
Joanne Arista
Joanne Frances
Joanne Ophelia
Joanne Isobel
Joanne Emer
Joanne Thekla
Joanne Cecily
Joanne Lilias
Joanne Ruby
Joanne Maria
Joanne Sophronia
Joanne Thalia
Joanne Marsaili

I prefer Joanna, Johanna and Joan, but Joanne is not a bad spelling. The name is quite pretty and perennial.

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Joanne Blythe
Joanne Cecilia
Joanne Dorothea
Joanne Emilia
Joanne Florence
Joanne Lucille
Joanne Margot
Joanne Rosalie
Joanne Sophia
Joanne Violet

I do prefer Joanne to Joan; perhaps Joanna is better, I'm not sure. Both are pleasantly vintage.

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Joanne Tessa
Joanne Cecile
Joanne Eleanor
Joanne Ruth
Joanne Elsabe
Joanne Deborah
Joanne Victoria

I'm not a huge fan, there are other variants I like better (Johanna, Jóna, Jeanne, Zhanna) but Joanne is alright.

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I'd pair it with a more spunky, modern or playful middle name, like:

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Joanne Pip
Joanne Puck
Joanne Trixie
Joanne Pepper
Joanne Piper
Joanne Greer
Joanne Roxie
Joanne Plum
Joanne Zibby
Joanne Rue / Roux
Joanne Reef
Joanne Vesper
Joanne Kitty

Joanne is beautiful! I love it. I prefer Johanna or Joanna, but Joanne is really just as good. To each their own.

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Some ideas:

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Joanne Elizabeth
Joanne Lily
Joanne Sydney
Joanne Sadie
Joanne Ana
Joanne Faith
Joanne Victory
Joanne Adalyn
Joanne Claire
Joanne Eve

I love Jeanne, Joanna, Johanna.

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I also like Johane (pronounced Joan) and sometimes like Johanne and Jehanne.

I don't love it, Joanna or Johanna is much better. It brings old lady vibes to me, and would not work on a younger girl, but Joanna is timeless.

This message was edited 4/25/2025, 6:52 PM