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[Opinions] Jane?
I still really love the name Jane.WDYT?Thanks!
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Three words come to mind- simple, plain and pretty.
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I like it as a mn for Arabella and Penelope
As a first name it sure beats the trashy Jade. I'm surprised it's in the doldrums, given the enduring popularity of Jane Austen.
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I love this name--a classic! I prefer it spelled Jayne however
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I also love it and find it to be a very sweet, classic and beautiful simple name. I've been thinking about this name a lot lately and have thought that if I had two DD's one day, that the second could be a Jane.
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Subtly sophisticatedIn my opinion, Jane is one of the classiest names out there. It's smart, simple, and yet elegant because of these two factors.It's sharp and mature, but fresh on a little girl (Janie is a nn option). If you really love it, then go for it! I'm pleased with your choice.
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Paired with certain names it can be really pretty, but mostly I just think it's very boring. It's not a name I'd ever use.
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It's not that I dislike it, it's just that it's too generic for me. I don't feel that it has any personality. It was way too common for centuries. When a name has become so common that it becomes a synonym for "girl", which is what happened to Jane at one point, how can it have a personality?
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I like itI can't really decide if I like Jayne or Jane better. I'm leaning more towards Jayne.
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love love love love love nt
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I like it well enough, though I prefer Janey/Janie.
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Its not for me, but I appreciate it on other people. Its strong and classic, which is nice.
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I think it's pretty. I like the simplicity of it.
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It's one of those names that is simple but not boring. I think it's quite pretty sounding. Plus it hasn't been really popular since the early 60s (in the US) but is not an unknown name for anyone of any age. No pronunciation or spelling problems for a Jane. :)
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Love it.
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Like it!LOTS. I've never met a Jane, but I think it has great "hipster" appeal and I think it will come roaring up the charts again soon.It has a sweet simplicity to it, but also a feistiness. I can easily picture a facially-pierced and frighteningly intelligent Jane working at some kind of beatnik bookstore-coffee shop. I actually think Jane is one of the most "brainy" names to me - right up there with Margaret, Eleanor and Matilda.It also suits a wide variety of middle names, which is very convenient!
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I often go by Jane and you got me spot-on, except...I don't even have one piercing.
Yep Margaret also is a very brainy name...I know a Margaret who was accepted into some sort of really exclusive science and technical academy...she ended up turning it down, partially because she didn't want to spend whole days away from her friends.
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Thanks! I was wondering if ya'll thought Jane or Harriet would fit a chinese-american baby best. I want to adopt a baby from china one day so thats the reason behind the question. Thanks!
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OhThey would both be nice, I think. I'm sure once you meet your baby you will know :)What about Jane Harriet or Harriet Jane, a-ha! ;)
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