I’m curious to see what you Berries think! I always thought this name was too “plain [name]Jane[/name],” but after reading [name]Jane[/name] Eyre recently I’ve been starting to see it as a very beautiful classic. Would you like to see it used? Is the “plain [name]Jane[/name]” connotation too strong?
Thanks!
I used to think of it as plain and ugly, but like a lot of older names that are making a come back, it has grown on me. It is a sweet name.
I [name]LOVE[/name] the name [name]Jane[/name]. I only know of one [name]Jane[/name], and she’s named after a family member. I think that it’s classy and sweet, definitely not “trendy” which is a plus.
Can I say both? I also can’t decide. I love [name]Jane[/name] - esp after reading [name]Jane[/name] Eyre or all of [name]Jane[/name] [name]Austin[/name]. I think if you pair it will a really great mn it’s anything but boring. Something like [name]Jane[/name] [name]Priscilla[/name] Skymanski would definitely be fresh and intriguing. However, I’d think that a [name]Jane[/name] [name]Ann[/name] [name]Wilson[/name] as a name would be rather unremarkable.
Growing up my best friend’s mum was called [name]Jane[/name]. She was a lovely, happy, down to earth mum with a good sense of humour. It’s a good classic name but definatly not unique or original.
Yes, I agree. I think a lot depends on the last name.
Thank you all for the feedback so far?
Oh, and another question, what about [name]Jane[/name] in the middle spot? Is it elegant or does it sound filler? Perhaps something like [name]Adelaide[/name] [name]Jane[/name] or [name]Evanna[/name] [name]Jane[/name]…
I think of [name]Jane[/name] as simultaneously plain and beautiful. It would be good to endow it with a more unusual and quirky middle name. [name]Jane[/name] as a middle name is fine, and goes well with a good amount of names.
I like it-- classic name with plenty of namesakes and history. It’s also decidedly underused.
It’s worth noting that Jane re-entered Utah’s top 100 in 2008, and Utah seems to be a sort of name bellwether state: Emily was revived there first in the 70s, and more recently Eliza re-entered the top 100 there about 10 years ago and has been steadily climbing since. There are many, many examples of names starting out in Utah which have then spread like wildfire (Madison and Aubrey, along side Eliza and Emily). Jane (#368) is rising in use across the US where her no-nonsense English sisters Ellen (#699), Anne (#593), Susan (#781), and Frances (#789) are still falling. Jane is the sort of name that would be just as classic, just as strong, in the top 100, I think-- so the more Janes the better!-- but if you’re liking Jane as a name outside the top 300 (or even top 200), it might just not stay there over the next five or ten years 
edit to add: I much prefer Jane as a first name. As a middle, it’s in the same category as Anne, Rose, Grace, Louise, and Elizabeth. But I’m Canadian and British, so it might be more of a filler in those two countries than in other parts of the world. I know multiple C/Katherine Janes, Phoebe Janes, and Laura Janes! Also at least one each of Elizabeth Jane, Fiona Jane, Heather Jane, Alison Jane, Naomi Jane…
I really like [name]Jane[/name] a lot. It’s sweet and has great literary references.
It is my mom’s middle(her name is [name]Alice[/name] [name]Jayne[/name]) and I always thought it was plain when I was younger. Now that I’m having children and wanting to honor her, I think [name]Jayne[/name]/[name]Jane[/name] is a great option. I plan on using it as a middle with [name]Anneliese[/name] [name]Ivy[/name] [name]Jayne[/name]. I think it would be a pretty first name as well, although I prefer Jayna.
I really dislike [name]Jane[/name] sorry. It’s just so amazingly boring, plain, and common in my opinion. Nothing special going on with it. I feel the same way about names like [name]Anne[/name], [name]Jenna[/name], [name]Julie[/name]/[name]Julia[/name], and [name]Kate[/name] and all its variations. Sorry if I offended anyone.
I agree. Normally, I don’t like [name]Jane[/name], I think it’s really plain & boring. However, when paired with a more unusual middle name, I’m intrigued. The problem for me is that since most people don’t often go by both their first and middle names in everyday conversation, I go back to feeling like the name is rather plain.
As far as [name]Jane[/name] being a middle name, I don’t think it’s a bad choice. Yes, in my opinion, it’s a little bit of a filler, but would pair nicely with a lot of different choices in the first name spot.
All in all, I think I would ultimately prefer [name]Jane[/name] in the middle name slot.
I love the name [name]Jane[/name]! Part of my love for it has also grown from reading/watching [name]Jane[/name] Eyre. It is a strong and beautiful name.
I think [name]Jane[/name] is a great name. No muss, no fuss. No confusing spelling or pronunciation. Sweet, simple, classic, and definitely not overly-popular these days. My 18 mo. old niece is named [name]Jane[/name], and it is absolutely precious. Her soon-to-be sister will be [name]Maggie[/name].
[name]How[/name] I would [name]LOVE[/name] to meet more [name]Janes[/name] and less Jaydens!
PS - nn [name]Janie[/name] is the cutest thing ever! [name]Trust[/name] me!
I loved it enough to give my 3rd daughter the first name [name]Jane[/name]. It’s often described as a “common” name, but I have yet to meet another [name]Jane[/name] under the age of 40. I think it’s beautiful, classic and definitely underused!
I think it’s beautiful, feminine and classic. [name]LOVE[/name]
I don’t really like it as a first name,I knew a mad woman named [name]Jayne[/name]. Different spelling granted,but it sounds the same. But I do rather like it in the middle,it’s simple one syllable sound compliments polysyllabic feminine names really well.
I like [name]Jane[/name] and would love to meet a little girl with the name [name]Jane[/name]. I know that a lot of people irl would not like it since it is not frilly or creative, but it is a good name with a great history.
Beautiful and underused by far!
I think [name]Jane[/name] is really cool. There are role models in almost every area, from scientists to actors. It’s never going to be misspelled, but it will still be unique.