I know [name]Juno[/name] has become much more popular lately and I was just wondering if this might rise in popularity also? It’s a place name (which I know can be controversial on here!) and also could be considered a ‘yooneek’ spelling - not qualities that are going to appeal, I can tell! But to honour Alaskan heritage?
([name]Juno[/name]/[name]Juneau[/name] does not actually appeal to me personally at all - this is more of a ‘wondering’ post)
Thanks in advance!
Since it is the correct spelling of the city, I wouldn’t consider it a unique spelling.
I like [name]Juno[/name] well enough and I think [name]Juneau[/name] is equally nice. I honestly prefer it to a lot of the place names out there–[name]Georgia[/name], [name]Savannah[/name], [name]Austin[/name], etc. Because it does feel like it has another level to it with [name]Juno[/name] being it’s twin.
I personally wouldn’t use it, but I’d love to meet one!
I’m not a fan of place names, but I would much prefer to see a [name]Juneau[/name] than a [name]Juno[/name], especially if it’s honoring your family’s heritage. It does scream “Alaska!” to me, but if that’s okay with whoever’s using it, I’d say it’s fine. I don’t care for [name]Juno[/name]. I know it has a history, but for some reason when I hear it, I assume the parents chose it [name]JUST[/name] so people would say “after the movie?” and they could respond “Actually, it has a very ancient [name]Roman[/name] history” and sound intelligent. Sorry that’s so negative; it’s just my automatic reaction.
I prefer the spelling [name]Juneau[/name] instead of [name]Juno[/name]. Only because I associate [name]Juno[/name] with the movie.
And just like that, I begin liking yet another name…
Though the goddess is admirable, the spelling of [name]Juno[/name] is always what I took issue with. It seems so masculine. [name]Juneau[/name], though? [name]Lovely[/name]. I like it quite a bit. But then, I don’t mind place names at all, especially if it is personally meaningful.
@kala_way - It does feel like it has another level, doesn’t it? Especially as [name]Juno[/name] is quite a well-known goddess, and it might be too much for a little girl to carry…[name]Juneau[/name] just seems softer. Thank you!
@catheyc - Haha, this post made me chuckle! I totally understand what you mean, but having never seen the film, the goddess is what immediately comes to mind, which is quite a large namesake for a little girl…so like you, I would probably prefer to see [name]Juneau[/name]. Thank you!
@isabellemarie - It seems quite a few people think of the film as well - I have never seen it! Is it really famous? I’ll have to Google that later… Thank you!
@argenta_genova - Ooh, I love it when that happens! I totally agree, the -o ending is very misleading and the -eau softens it a bit. And it’s lovely when place names have a special significance to the parents - it just adds a depth to the place name, I think. Thank you!
[name]Juneau[/name] is far more appealing than [name]Juno[/name]
Have you heard of [name]Junot[/name]? Same pronunciation but more commonly used for boys. I don’t like the name (any spelling) on girls but love [name]Junot[/name] for a boy
We actually consired [name]Juneau[/name] for our daughter because her dad is from alaska (also considered Alaska and [name]Denali[/name]), but all it made me think of was some redneck saying ‘did you know’. So we went with [name]McKinley[/name] since that is the biggest mountain in alaska
@nat108 - Ooh, no I had never heard of [name]Junot[/name] before…I really like that actually, because I always think [name]Juno[/name] sound quite masculine! Might have to go on a list somewhere… Thank you!
@mclola - That’s a really sweet idea! Haha, I do see how it sounds a bit like that…but I love the significance [name]Mckinley[/name] has for you. Thank you!
Yeah, I can assure you that’s not why I chose my daughter’s name. Wow.
I guess I’m in the minority here, I really like [name]Juno[/name], but not [name]Juneau[/name] unless you have some connection to the city, even then I’d prefer to see it in the middle spot.
I’ve always thought [name]Juneau[/name] would be great name, so thumbs up from me
@janetm - Despite [name]Juno[/name] not being one of my favourite names, I love your daughter’s full name combination - that mixture of an ancient name with a modern feel with such a classic as [name]Elizabeth[/name] strikes a perfect balance for me. [name]Juno[/name] [name]Elizabeth[/name] is really lovely. And I understand that without a connection to the city, [name]Juno[/name] obviously might be preferable because of its fascinating history - I love mythology names. Thank you for commenting!
@lineska - I know what you mean - I think [name]Juno[/name]/[name]Juneau[/name] definitely for me would be as a middle name, although it is growing on me, as I have no family connections to either. And [name]Juno[/name] definitely does have the older history. Thank you!
@killromance - I’m glad someone else thought so too - I’m beginning to really like it. Thank you!
I’m going to have to agree with lineska here… unless your family has some connection to the actual city, I much prefer the simplicity of [name]Juno[/name]. It’s got ancient history of course, but I think it combines the fresh summery [name]June[/name] with a spunky -o ending ala [name]Margot[/name] or [name]Cleo[/name], making it a great contemporary choice. I know the movie is the main connection for most people, but I think the association will fade over time, with the only lingering effect being that this name will feel familiar yet unexpected to people instead of completely off the wall.
[name]Juneau[/name], on the other hand, without a connection to the place, feels like it’s trying to be a bit too fancy, and veers a little too close to yooneek territory for my liking. All those vowels at the end make it feel a bit heavy to me.
As for the mythological connections, of course they are there, but I always knew [name]Juno[/name] better by the name [name]Hera[/name].
@janetm [name]Juno[/name] [name]Elizabeth[/name] is lovely, by the way!
@sully1127 - I think that both names are quite heavy sounding to me, which is why I don’t really have a preference, but I definitely agree that [name]Juno[/name] is spunkier! Also, having never heard of the film, I think I am at a bit of a disadvantage, so the goddess connection is what I immediately think of, despite, like you, having mainly heard her referred to as [name]Hera[/name]. However, as I hope to live in [name]Italy[/name] at some point, I am worried that the -o ending will heighten confusion, despite the name [name]Juno[/name] originating from Latin. Perhaps this is why I prefer [name]Juneau[/name]? Or maybe I picture Alaska and snowy mountains with that spelling? I don’t know. Anyway, sorry for rambling my thoughts to you - thank you very much for commenting!
(This is an interesting one - the responses seem to be split a bit)
Since the “eau” is more of a French sound spelling, I would always see it as being “Ju-NEAU” instead of “JU-no,” because that is how it would be said in French.
@chicamerlin - That is very true - I hadn’t ever even considered that they would be pronounced differently. Ooh, I quite like that alternative pronunciation…thank you for commenting!