[name_m]Just[/name_m] wanting to get nameberry thoughts on the name [name_f]Joanie[/name_f]… what middle names would this suit and what sibsets do you think go with [name_f]Joanie[/name_f]?
I’m not usually a fan of ‘nickname’ type names as a full name but this name is inspired by a close much-loved relative and I like its cute, vintage appeal.
(Not currently expecting but exploring future options)
I’m not a fan of nickname names as full names. I think [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] is more dated than vintage. I think of [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] from [name_f]Happy[/name_f] Days.
The only person I’ve ever met whose full name is [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] turned 40 this year so it feels really dated. Her middle name is [name_u]Lynn[/name_u]. I do think [name_u]Joan[/name_u] is vintage and quite lovely and can certainly have the nn [name_f]Joanie[/name_f]. [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] just seems eternally childish.
I think [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] on a little girl seems really cute! I agree with a PP that I’d have a formal name on the birth certificate ([name_u]Joan[/name_u], [name_f]Joanne[/name_f], [name_f]Johanna[/name_f], [name_f]Josephine[/name_f], etc). It’s not exactly in style right now (which would make it unique) but I also wouldn’t say it’s unusably dated.
I love [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] a lot. [name_f]Joni[/name_f] is my favourite spelling but whichever spelling, it’s such a fun name that also feels complete as it is.
[name_f]Joanie[/name_f] [name_u]Rae[/name_u] is my fave middle name combo
Thanks for the comments! I’ve decided my favourite option is [name_f]Josephine[/name_f] with [name_f]Jonie[/name_f] / [name_f]Joni[/name_f] as a possible nn.