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Joan
I'm loving Joan right now, but is it hopelessly dated? Or could it come back into fashion?Thanks in advance!
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Don't think it's hopelessly dated, it's one of those classic old fashioned names that would always work I think
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I consider it freshly ripened for revival, especially adorable nickname Joanie. Any medieval name intrigues me.
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It's dated, but that doesn't bother me with Joan. I always think of strong, badass women when I hear the name Joan.
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It is somewhat dated, but a few years ago I would have said the same about Edith, Violet and Pearl, but those are coming back into fashion with a vengeance. I don't see why Joan can't do the same
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Joan was popular at a later time than Edith, Violet, or Pearl, so it wouldn't be due for a comeback for quite some time yet, more than a few years. If it ever does come back, because not every name does
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I would like to think Joan is not hopelessly dated. I like the medieval vibe. I personally prefer other John variants like Jean, but Joan is cool too.
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Joan has got tremendous medieval strength and energy, and would be a welcome change from all the Joanne, Jo-Ann etc people. Joanna is good too, but not a two-syllable version.I'd love to see lots of little Joan girls, but the fashion seems to be for either the androgynous or the excessively frilly! OTOH, just about anything goes, so let the good Joans roll.
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I feel like its one of those names that might grow on me later, like Florence did.
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I like it! It might be a little dated but it's strong-sounding and fairly versatile.
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I love it and would happily use it. It's odd - I see Diane as being as dated but I don't get that feeling from Joan. I think Joan has a longer history of usage.
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Joan has an ancient history of usage---it was popular in the Middle Ages. Then it was supplanted by Jane and eventually was considered dead. Think about it---when have you ever read about or heard of a nineteenth century Joan? Then unexpectedly, in the twentieth century, it came roaring back. Who can say why? One of the fascinating things about names, these inexplicable surges in popularity. But I think the rising-from-the-dead-status takes Joan out of the classic category. Classic names have been consistently used.
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It was consistently in use in the UK, although nowhere near as popular as it got around the turn of the 20th century.
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I think Joan/Joanie will always rock because of Joan of Arc and Joan Holloway from "Mad Men". Just two examples of badass Joans.
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I see nothing wrong with Joan. I like it better as a ML but wouldn't think twice about a child with Joan as a FN.
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Aren't hopelessly dated names all the rage these days? I have to admit I don't hope to see Joan make a comeback
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Joan is my niece's middle name. I think it's great! I do think it's a bit dated but not necessarily in a negative way. I can see it coming back into fashion eventually.
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Very dated, but could come back. It was considered dead in the past, but then came surging back. I dislike it, though.
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Nah, Joan's not hopelessly dated. Hopelessly dated are Gertrude and Bertha. Joan's very usable.
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I don't think Gertrude is forever lost. Trudie will always make it more usable. Bertha is, though, you're right!"
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I don't say this about a name very often, but Joan is definitely dated. I can't see it coming back into fashion any time soon. Johanna or Joanna would be fine.
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I love Joan! I think it's a timeless classic.
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I agree - this name is older than we are, and will still be assigned anew long after we pass.
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