That's okay, I love discussing names! We actually chose Joanna because H would only consider Anna, Hannah, and Joanna. BIL's ex-wife's name is Hannah, and since Anna was popular at the time and our last name is very common, I worried there would be another Anna LN in her class. I do love that Joanna doesn't pigeonhole her into a particular era, and, although Elizabeth is way more popular, it's the same in that way. It's always been popular. We'd probably use a nickname, maybe Beth. I recently heard of Tibbyas a nn for Elizabeth, and I think it is adorable, but I doubt H would go for it.
I think I love that. Very cute and not the norm for an "Elizabeth" NN.
I feel you on using your own name, too. DS' MN is DH's FN. I want spawn #2 to be a girl and HER MN will be my FN. I need some representation too, dammit!
Pretend you're royalty and use like 6 middle names? Orangello James has a nice ring to it.
lol, we considered using two middle names if J was a boy, but I just don't think I can do it. One would end up being dropped, and it would probably be mine (James sounds better as the first MN).
What is the female equivalent of James? Is there one? Not Jamie. I like that for a boy but not for a girl.
My top choice for a girl name is Elizabeth, but I'm not married to it.