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Help[Opinions] Jan for a boy?
Do you think the name Jan is viable for a boy in English-speaking countries? I realize it's a form of John in certain countries, but I'm speaking strictly of English-speaking countries.
My sister's ex-husband was named Jan. The story I heard was that his parents were certain they were having a girl, and planning on naming her Janet, to honor a family member. When they had a boy instead, they just shortened it to Jan. I don't think that Jan's name ever bothered him. The only story I recall hearing regarding his name was that every year on the first day of school, he would find himself in a girls' gym class. That situation was quickly rectified once it became obvious he was a boy.
Do you think Jan is okay for a boy? Or would he face a lot of teasing?
Edited to add: It was pronounced with a J sound, just as in the first syllable of Janet.
My sister's ex-husband was named Jan. The story I heard was that his parents were certain they were having a girl, and planning on naming her Janet, to honor a family member. When they had a boy instead, they just shortened it to Jan. I don't think that Jan's name ever bothered him. The only story I recall hearing regarding his name was that every year on the first day of school, he would find himself in a girls' gym class. That situation was quickly rectified once it became obvious he was a boy.
Do you think Jan is okay for a boy? Or would he face a lot of teasing?
Edited to add: It was pronounced with a J sound, just as in the first syllable of Janet.
This message was edited 4/29/2008, 6:05 AM
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