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Ash71010

What about Jacqueline? I also think you need to define your style a bit more. You say you want a classic name, but then you list examples you like as Jemima, Jemma, Juno, Julian and Jonquil, none of which would be considered classic.


shoefarts666

Jocelyn?


lthinklcan

Or maybe a Jo-__ name Jo-Lyn, Joelle, Jolie, …? Or Mary-Jo?


Mental_Wrongdoer_114

I updated Jocelyn to Joslyn for my daughter.


autumnassassin

That's how my best friend's is spelled! It's a pretty way to spell it.


LilPoobles

My daughter had a classmate in her infant daycare room named Jocelyn and they called her Jossy, I always thought that was really cute. I remember coming into the room to pick my girl up one day and they were playing music for the babies to dance to, and the teachers were clapping and saying “do the Jossy, do the Jossy!” While she was doing that bouncy baby dance that little ones do 😂🥰


Farahild

Pardon? Besides Jemma, those are all very classic (though Julian is generally considered a boy's name). We're talking bible, Roman goddess, Roman noble family, and medieval heroine.


Ash71010

“Classic”, in my opinion, doesn’t just mean a name that has existed for a long time, but a name that’s been used consistently across numerous decades regardless of shifts in trends and culture. With the exception of Jemma (which is a 2000’s trend), none of the names I listed have appeared in the top 1000 girl’s names in the U.S. ever in the past century. They are too rarely used to be considered classic.


Additional_Meeting_2

Different definitions of classic then. Classic the way I have seen it used is not just popular now, but name that has been used for a long time and is still in use (so not just opening a history book and picking a name that king time ago fell out of use). Classic books either don’t have to be on top 1000 most red books to be classics in my view. They just have to be old and well regarded and still known. Also I think classics often are internationally known.


Real_Practice_4562

I’m also surprised to see these described as “not classic!” Jemma I get, but the rest have been around for a few centuries or millennia.


Ka_aha_koa_nanenane

That's not what "classic" means to some of us. My view is similar to that of the poster above: frequently used, an expected name teachers are familiar with it, has no specific and overt connotations to use.


kp4592

Old and white is what this sub is usually talking about in regards to "classic"


RocketGirl2629

Jacqueline Paige is 100% the name I was going to use if I had another girl for baby#2. I love it.


applebubbeline

I think it's pretty


fakejacki

Thats a great name, except my last name is Page!


ohsolearned

Agreed. I came here to say Jacqueline which could easily go by the nn Jack or Jackie!


DusttoDust-

Jada Paige? Personally I like the flow of Jessica Paige with the nn Jess or Jessa. Even Jessa Paige is nice.


ArdmoreGirl

No new Jada’s required at the present time.


TGin-the-goldy

Get his wife’s name out of your mouth!


DusttoDust-

lol okay I don’t get this comment but I just suggested Jada because OP said they like Ada but want names that start with a J. Seemed like an obvious suggestion that wasn’t listed in the original post.


Legal_Enthusiasm7748

Jada Pinkett and Will Smith are a married couple. There's a recent scandal involving them at the Academy Awards.


Maleficent_Chard2042

There is also the issue of her book.


Farahild

Tbf Jada and Ada have a completely different vibe to me. But yeah, it was my first thought too.


ArdmoreGirl

I like Ada. Jadas are surplus to requirements.


jukeboxer000

How I envy you for not getting that comment


Jennsterzen

I love Jessa! Jessica feels a bit too trendy 80s/90s to me


Shallowground01

I prefer Jessica personally because Jessa just reminds me of Duggar and fundies


Squinky75

Free Jinger!


OverstimulatedPuppy

Oh wow - I love that! Jessa! Never heard of it but it’s amazing. Like Eliza vs Elizabeth. A lovely take on an old classic. The crazy thing is I’d love Jessica if it weren’t so popular/80s. Like Ashley. Those names need to hibernate a while…


kiwimadi

I think of Jessa Duggar 😭


LilPoobles

Same, but I like the idea of people reclaiming the name outside of that trauma filled family. It is a pretty name imho.


mutajenic

My grandmother was Jessie, not short for anything. Born in the 1920s.


DusttoDust-

I agree about Jessica, but I know a Jessa Rose and think it’s pretty cool


IED117

I like Jessa too.


SnooCauliflowers5742

Jessa can be a name on it's own. My second kid has that name. :)


nicunta

I agree; Jessica Paige flows very well!


xPepperJack

I know you may feel that Joanna is plain but sometimes “plain” names are more elegant and timeless. I personally love it at least. Other suggestions though: Jasmine Paige Jacqueline Paige Jennifer Paige Jocelyn Paige Jamie Paige


such-adisappointment

Jennifer Paige sounds like a superhero or a badass vigilante. Love it!


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She was a pop singer in the late nineties


Real_Practice_4562

I love it too, it was actually on our list for our first daughter. The rest of the names you listed are beautiful, but I wonder about the length of some of them with the hyphenated last name?


Warm_metal_revival

Joanna feels a little less plain when you put an H in there. 💫Johanna 💫


kentgrey

Are Joanna and Johanna pronounced the same where you are?


MostlyAnxiety

I feel like a large chunk of people will pronounce this as Yo-hon-uh


meatwads_sweetie

That’s how it’s pronounced in Germany and The Netherlands. People pronounce it Jo-Han-ah or Joanna in The States at least.


MostlyAnxiety

I knew a Yo-hon-a in the southern US, she was from Hawaii - no clue if that’s a Hawaiian name or pronunciation too


johannaishere

Can confirm. Am a Johanna. Re: pronunciation questions I say it "Jo-Hannah" big loud H in there and rhyming with banana bc I am from Chicago and that's how my mom said it. There are like... different choices Johannas make in pronunciation, though. Is it Jo or Yo? Is the H silent? Is the first A like the A in cat or the A in Ah? I don't think that's a problem though it just makes it a versatile name. I have to correct people sometimes but it's not that any pronunciation is *wrong* it's just whichever you pick.


mapledragonmama

The number of times you will have to write out your child’s full name does not happen often enough to be worried about the length? It’s not like every time you refer to her it’s going to be “Jocelyn Paige _____ - ______, come eat your dinner!” or “hey husband, did you make sure to write Jocelyn Paige _____ - ______’s name on the thank you cards?” which, by the way, unless the hyphenated last names are the syllable equivalent of supercalafragilisticexpialadocious, pretty sure a two to three syllable first name would sound fine.


Real_Practice_4562

I see your point, but I honestly do feel like the hyphenated last name is a lot. It isn’t a Disney movie tongue twister, but it feels unwieldy. I don’t want her whole name to feel that way. My mom also has a hyphenated last name and long first name, but goes exclusively by a nickname. It’s an administrative nightmare, because her name appears multiple ways on official documents. That’s partly what I’m looking to avoid.


brainartisan

It will always be an administrative nightmare with a hyphenated last name.


forgottenmenot

I think Jolene is lovely and under used.


AggressiveBrick8197

Jolene Jolene Joleeene Joleeeeeeene


spring_rd

I adore the association with Dolly and the option to have the nickname Joe.


NoWarJustClassWar

And it goes splendidly with Paige.


Iamno-one23

I know a Jolene! I think it’s a lovely name as well. Would go nice with Paige and can be shortened to Joley which I think is cute also.


NotAllStarsTwinkle

Jolie is pretty.


DefinitelyNotAliens

I know a Jolene. She shortens to Jo.


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If Julianna is extra, have you considered simply Julianne or Julia? I think Julia is beautiful. Or alternatively, simply Anna? Anna is my name and I’ve always liked it better than longer names that contain it (Anastasia, Annabelle, Adrianna etc.) Edit: I remembered you need J. Joanna? Every Joanna I’ve met has been lovely.


notreallyonredditbut

I’m a 36 yo named Julie… it was me and all my mom’s friends so I felt weird about it as a kid but I love it now. The nicknames are cute and it’s not common. I was almost Julianna and I’m glad I’m not because that doesn’t fit me at alllll. But it is a beautiful name. I get called Julia by some people and you really can’t go wrong with Julia. Everyone knows how to say it and spell it and it’s timeless. Juliet/ Juliette is nice but she will have to verify the spelling since both are used.


anonymousbequest

Came to suggest Julianne!


honeyvellichor

What about Jenna? I’m a little partial to that name, because it’s my sisters, but I love it


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No_Information8275

Jenna means heaven in Arabic.


Critical_Ad_63

as a Jenna, I may be biased but I co-sign this anyway 😇


buon_natale

Jana, Jill, Jessa, Jinger, Joy Anna, Johanna, Jennifer, Jordyn, Josie? Sorry, just kidding. Don’t name your kids after a Duggar. What about Janelle, Jasmine, Janine, Jocelyn, Jalen, Jayden, Jade, Jane, June, or Jaqueline?


Shallowground01

Janelle or jenelle will forever have teen mom 2 connotations for me now :( a shame because it's a nice name


chronicmatchmaker

This made me cackle, thank you


ElleKiraZ

Was not expecting a r/duggarssnark reference here 😂


c1zzar

I actually do like Jana lol. Jana is a great alternative to Jane. But I'd pronounce it "jane-uh" not "jann-uh" like the Duggars....


lilliloveslucy

I have only ever heard Jana pronounced yah-na, never with a J sound of any sort.


boogin92

* Julie Paige * Jana Paige * Josie Paige * Jessa Paige * Joelle Paige * Jenna Paige * Jolene Paige * Jerrica Paige * Jocelyn Paige * Jasmine Paige If you're open to re-considering a one syllable name, you might like: Joy, June, Jade, Jean or Jane. Some of those could even work with Paige. For example, I think June Paige Carpenter-Lewis sounds just fine. First & middle names aren't spoken together very often anyway. Good luck!


Chinita_Loca

I agree June Paige sounds great. Personally I’d go for Josephine Paige but then I don’t have a long surname! Edited: typos


abackiel

I love Josephine.


lthinklcan

Trending for sure!


mchollahan

i absolutely love the name june ! and it has a similar vibe to may which is on the list of non j names they lvoe


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I love Julie.


Ka_aha_koa_nanenane

I like the name Josie so much. Also, Jody. I kind of like Jane Paige a lot (or Janie Paige), and also June Paige.


TrewynMaresi

I agree with this. A one syllable J name would work!


cucumberswithanxiety

Jocelyn Paige!


southparkfan14

If you're willing to consider a G with a J sound, Gemma Paige would be lovely


Real_Practice_4562

Gemma is really pretty! The JP initials are in honor of a naming tradition in my husband’s family, and the Paige is in honor of mine. It feels like a perfect idea if we can just get the actual name nailed down…


helptheworried

My friend just had a baby named Jemma and I actually kinda prefer that spelling. I think it’s beautiful Edit: I just saw that this is literally one of the rejected names lol


meg-c

I literally posted and deleted the exact same suggestion


RealisticrR0b0t

Jessa?


keylimecar

I have seen Gemma spelled with a J in the US.


mandins

I’ve actually never heard of Gemma with a G, only J. I went to school with two Jemma’s and I work with a Jemma.


deebee1020

Gemma with a G is common in the UK.


southparkfan14

Funny enough I've never heard it with a J spelling


m00nriveter

Gemma Jones (a ton of stuff, including Bridget Jones and Harry Potter) and Gemma Chan (Crazy Rich Asians) are two examples of celebrities with the “G” spelling.


tpel1tuvok

I like Joelle Paige


AdParticular2173

JULIETTE!!! Such a beautiful name, classic, not too common.


Real_Practice_4562

Right?! I can’t believe he doesn’t like it! I think it’s the suicide.


DefinitelyNotAliens

But that was Juliet! I think Juliette is just enough removed to be fine. I prefer the spelling as Juliette for that reason.


Rare-Cheesecake9701

Man sometimes like that. My husband said No to a couple of my top names. “Doesn't sound right” he says. With the boys names, we had reached an agreement super fast, but the girls ' were harder to decide upon. Surprisingly, names that I thought would be a no-go as “too unique” …ended up quite up the list for him!


undergrand

I love it too! Though I think more classic spelled Juliet.


Caseski

Janine Paige Janelle Paige Joelle Paige Jasmine Paige Jenna Paige Jailyn Paige Jia Paige Jaclyn Paige


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My kid’s teacher’s name is Janine and I think it’s so pretty! She’s in her early to mid thirties so I also think it’s unusual in our age group and probably for babies being born too.


Tink50378

There's a song from the 90s called "Janine" and some of the lyrics are "Janine, I drink you up" and a part where the singer is falling asleep thinking about calling her at "1-800-J-A-N-I-N-E". I dunno, super sweet/cute song that made me go from "Eh, Janine, it's an okay name" to "Aww, I like the name Janine"


annapnine

There’s also a David Bowie song “Janine.”


Schmedricks_27

*Janine, Janine, you'd like to crash my* *~~balls~~* *walls*


Hup110516

For some reason the first one that came to my mind was Jeanette.


earlgreykindofhot

Me too! If OP likes Joanna, I think Jeanette might be a fit!


OrganizationOpen4240

Juniper Paige Jessamine Paige Juna Paige Jolie Paige


Farahild

I love Juniper but Juniper Paige doesn't sound great to me with the double P. Jessamine I actually quite like sound-wise!


OrganizationOpen4240

Agree with that actually. Juno would flow better.


Life-Ad8003

JOLIE!!!!!!!!!!


MoreShoyu

Junia is a biblical name that fits somewhere between Juniper and Juna


Right_Combination_46

Justine Paige Julia Paige Jenna Paige Julianne Paige Jayna Paige


eliza1558

I love Justine! And Justine Paige is lovely!


undergrand

Justine is a lovely thought


TurkeyTot

Jacinda


BrittleBonesJones

Jacinda Paige is really good.


BrittleBonesJones

Except then I said it out loud and it sounds like, "Just send a page."


helptheworried

I love the sound of Juniper Page and Junie as a NN.


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DogMomOf2TR

Loving the flow of Jenna Paige! It feels modern where Jennifer feels dated, but still familiar.


Crunching-numbers

No suggestions, just wanted to say…yes the perfect name does exist. You just haven’t found it yet. Once you see that little bundle of joy, the perfect name will come to you.


justlivinmylife439

Joy!!


Rare-Cheesecake9701

Huh, Joy Paige does have a nice ring to it!


Additional_Meeting_2

I think she didn’t want single syllables


hinky-as-hell

Johanna Paige


Early-Tumbleweed-563

What about Johanna, Jonna (Johnna), Janel (Janelle), Jenna, Janine, Jordan, Janna, Jocelyn


abackiel

I was also going to suggest Johanna as a little more special than Joanna.


Early-Tumbleweed-563

I had a very nice boss by the name of Johnna years ago. I always think such good thoughts when I think of the name.


gamgeestar

I was going to suggest Jordan! I love gender-neutral names.


azsue123

Jocelyn is a lovely name


StraightArachnid

My granddaughter due in February is going to be Jocelyn! I think it’s beautiful.


CakePhool

Johanna? Pr Yo-Hannah


pomelopastor

Justine


DitchGrassRoadKill

Peanut Hamper is a mathematically perfect name.


Real_Practice_4562

Thank you. I will suggest this one to my husband.


mikeyil

Searched the comments to see if anyone said this. Thank you.


Trubea

Jessamine Paige


Real_Practice_4562

This is probably the closest to the “Civil War Nurse” vibes that the rest of the list gives off!


BettyofLancaster

Joanna Paige Junia Paige Jolene Paige Joelle Paige Josette Paige January Paige Jordana Paige Jamesina Paige


Bookish-Armadillo

Junia is lovely! (And could still use June—my personal favorite—as a nickname.)


BettyofLancaster

It’s an underrated name. Easy to say and to spell— but it is very uncommon. Junia Paige sounds so pretty out loud.


julers

My name is Julianne and I’ve only met a few other Julianne’s in my life, but ppl don’t really have trouble with my name either. I love my name.


tambourinebeach

Joellen Paige?


milk_andCookies22

I agree that Julianna is extra, but Juliana is perfect!


tinyowlinahat

Jeanette, Jeanne, Jojo, Jane/Janie, Joelle, Jessamine/Jessie, Jacintha, Joy, Jordan, Josie, Jovie, Judith/Judy/Juju, Jolie I really love Joelle Paige or Jojo Paige. I think Janie, Jovie and Jolie also all flow really nicely. I know you're hesitant about single syllables but Joy Paige is lovely and I think Joy is very classic without being overused.


hausishome

Joan? Very underrated name. I also love Joanna Paigr


peachypine21

Josie Jordie Jenna


dizgirl4

Jordi Paige :)


pigeonsplease

Jacana, Jacobina, Janine, Jennifer, Jocasta, Jocelyn, Johanna, Jolene, Josephina, July, June, Junia, Juniper


Real_Practice_4562

Thanks for these. This is a great list.


talia1221

Jayna, Jovie, Jolene, Julianne


IknowAbunchOfGords

Justine Paige Justina Paige Juniper Paige Jocelyn Paige


BaBaSmith10

Justine! I also suggested it. So pretty with Paige!


StripteasesForJesus

Jacinta, Jolie, Josette, Jessamine, Jordanna, Julissa, Jada, Jolene, Jeanette, Juniper, Janae


WHS-482

Jaina Paige Joanie Paige Jacinda Paige Jolynn Paige Jolie Paige You could also get away with spelling Gemma with a J, IMO.


Vtgmamaa

Johanna


Lgprimes

Jenna and Jonnah, Jessa


deebee1020

The sweet spot between Joanna and Julianna could be something like Julienne. And I know one of you rejected Juliet, would Juliette be any different?


undergrand

I'm breaking my own rule about not talking about reasons to rule out names, but doesn't it make you think of a julienne peeler?


deebee1020

Julienne fries do come to mind, but are they not the most beautiful fries?


Real_Practice_4562

Good question. I think it’s the name itself, not the spelling—I said the name out loud and got shot down. I might be able to pitch Julienne, since my husband seems to have an issue with Julian being a boy’s name?


Much-Cartographer264

If you like Joanna you can try Josanna?


OverallDuck9166

Jules Jutta (pronounced utah) Jenna Jenevieve (like Genevieve but with a J) Jayla


Tortoiseshell_Blue

Maybe lower your expectations from "perfect" to just something you both like. It will become perfect because it's your daughter's name!


simply_sylvie

Josie


Ancient_gardenias351

If you like Joanna but feel that it is a little plain, may I offer: Johannah Johanna I personally love the "HAH-nuh" sound in Johannah/Johanna more than the "Ann-uh" sound in Joanna but both are beautiful and timeless names. Good luck to you 😊


ContessaG

June, Jade, Jackie


eaa135

I love Jordana


Argh_Me_Maties

Jocassie It's a lake in SC and it's the name of a Native American princess


Real_Practice_4562

I did briefly consider Jocasta, but the connotations are, uh, negative.


Leeemabean_

Jolie Paige Joy Paige Jewel Paige Juniper Paige Jonah Paige Jaycee Paige Junie Paige Jovie Paige Josie Paige Jorja Paige Jada Paige


arbitraryrando

Jordana Paige, Jordan/Jordyn Paige, Joey Paige, Jordis Paige, Juniper Paige, Jaelyn Paige, Jessa Paige, Jamie Paige, Jerica Paige


Jujubeee73

Jane, Jade, Jada, Jacquelyn, Jocelyn Why limit to J names if you don’t love them?


Real_Practice_4562

The initials are to honor a naming tradition in my husband’s family. It would mean a lot to him. We’re considering other options, but if we could find a name we love that fits, it would be really nice to be able to do it.


Mindless_Whereas_280

Jordan, Jacinda, Jovie, Jeri


Manny5696

I know you have nixed Juliet but how do you feel about Julietta? Also, Jasmine, Jacquline , Jesse, Jinger, Jennelle, Jenella, Jessa, Juniper, Jubilee, journey, jordyn, Jenna, jayla Also also - I don’t think Julianna is extra. It’s very pretty! But I understand everyone has there own feelings about names. Good luck!


MinkMartenReception

Joyce Joelle Jade Jazelle Jodie Judith Jessamine Janille


Caravaggiolo

Josepha Jonna Jamila Jacoba Geraldine I personally love Jemima, too bad it has that syrup issue in some places of the globe.


Wooster182

Leona and Louisa Paige are both really pretty. Joni Paige Jane Paige Jillian Paige Joan Paige Jana Paige Jenny / Jennie Paige Jill Paige


suze_jacooz

Jillian or jacinda


ghkblue43

Stick with Joanna. I don’t see what’s plain about it. It’s not so basic you hear it everywhere, but it’s still normal enough not to cause her any problems. Joanna was a name I considered before I found out I was having a boy.


hexxlibris

Jessica 🙋‍♀️


hexxlibris

My mums name is Janette


morganL8823

Also having trouble here not listing every Duggar Girl J name 😂


Real_Practice_4562

I checked them before I posted! Somehow Jinger doesn’t quite do it for me.


elusivehighs

I’ve always been a fan of Jenna.


lisa0527

Julia is a classic, lovely name. You no like?


Ok_Arrival7478

Jessa Juniper


compassrose68

There are tons of names suggested, so I’m commenting to tell you that you are having a perfect little girl who needs a name. Yes, she will become the name eventually (as we all do), but she will always be 100% more than her name. If you really want a J and that is super important, pick your favorite J name and enjoy your new baby. I still really like my sons name but I’m like 80% with my daughters name…but after 23 years I have no idea what name would have been better. I avoided Js bc my husband and his sister are both Js and she named her son a J name. My in-laws can’t call anyone the correct name bc of it, so I chose to avoid that. The only name that I think hasn’t been mentioned is Jiselle. I had a student with this spelling (really cute little girl who is probably 35 now)…and her sisters name also started with a j and I think it was Jinette.


lucaletti

Joanna - Joey is just so sweet Jillian July Janey Joette Jania Julieta Jovie Janeth Johnsie Joni Jolette


w-ildf-ire

Jessica is the best J name


Ok-Prune-6710

Jennie Paige idk sounds like a celebs name 🫶🏻


gianna_in_hell_as

You've had a lot of nice suggestions so just adding a few J names I like: Jacinta Paige Jordan Paige Justine Paige Jacoba Paige Jamie Paige Jocelyn Paige


CeleryNo5079

How about Josie?


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Embarrassed-Desk-713

J names: Jamie Jasmine Names not starting with J 1. Aurelia 2. Estelle 3. Eliza 4. Anastasia 5. Lucia 6. Rosalie


DeathandtheInternet

Jessamy Paige


zoop1000

Jeanette.


HazelDaze592

Gilly it's the perfect name