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It’s pretty dated here, but I think it has a nice upbeat sound to it all the same. I prefer Johanna (any pronunciation) somewhat.

It's ok

I got very into it around the Hunger Games hype. I still like it and have it on my list. It feels strong and cool. I like Jo and Anna too.

Probably my favourite fem version of John. Gimme Hope, Jo'Anna and Visions of Johanna are, in their different ways and with different ways of spelling it, iconic and glorious, but here in South Africa Johanna sounds very different (you-uh-HUN-uh) so I'd only ever consider Joanna, with no apostrophe and no -h-.

I like the spelling Johanna better.

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I can never decide whether I prefer Joanna or Johanna, which is the main reason neither is on my short list.

Yawn

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I don’t see the appeal of either Joanna, Joan or Johanna, they all bore me stupid.

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I’d rather Jane at this point, it’s more charming in its simplicity.

Joanna is one of those names whose continued good reputation surprises me. To me it's quite a dated name, along the lines of Brenda or Sharon, but people still seem to think it's delightful. It's ok and everything, but I don't really see what the appeal is.

It's boring because classic and pretty, like Catherine or Maria.
I like it a ton more than Joan, more than Joanne, and less than Jean and Jeannine.
The look of "oa" doesn't appeal to my personal taste, so it's not a favorite of mine, but it's likeable.
My niece is a Joanna and she goes by Joanie. I've met a lot of Joannas and liked all of them pretty well.

It’s probably the most boring name I unconditionally love. I’m intrigued by its simultaneous timelessness and datedness, and it mysteriously boasts both down-home, approachable charm and an imperious elegance.

It's okay. It was never common but it still seems boring.

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Maybe because Anna, Anne, Ann, Joanne, Joan, Jo were all popular at some point.

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It is a bit bland.

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I hate the nickname Jo but Joanna is okay, not exciting, but okay.

Love, love, love. Suggested it to my husband for years as a possible name, he wouldn't consider it.

Love Joanna. Really really wish it was seen more. I also like Johanna) even though the pronunciation is different, similar look. I think it’s just a really pretty, flexible name and having nicknames from Jo, Joann, Joannie, Ann, Annie, etc. helps it fit a lot of people

I’ve known a surprising amount of Joanna’s or variant spellings. The name is okay, but a little overrated. I would probably prefer Jane if anything.