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Joana vs. Joanna

Which of these spellings do you like? Both would be pronounced Jo-anna. I am really liking Joana. But I wanted some opinions. I feel like it’s simpler being a slightly shorter spelling but would it end up being too confusing and make it not simple at all.

The Top Baby Name is...

Joana

6%

Joanna

94%

Poll created: Mar 24, 2015
Total Votes: 16
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It could be pronounced as Joan-a, like Jonah
posted by guest :: 10 years ago | report
I think you could definitely do Joana, but it would be more confusing. It shouldn’t be, but it will. Also, poster #1 does have a point. Joana can be pronounced Joan-a (like Jonah); Jo-Aw-Na (like Ana in Frozen: Jo-Ana); or how you want it, Jo-Anna. So yeah, you might get a lot of hastle from that to. :/ I have nothing against Joana, I actually like that spelling better as well, but you should be aware of all the problems that come with it.
posted by guest :: 10 years ago | report
Yeah, I definitely can see the Joan-a (Jonah) thing.

Honestly, I really super like Joan. But my DH hates it. I don’t know why. I’m pretty sure he likes Joanna though. I love the nn Joanie. Could I still use it with Joanna?
posted by Poster :: 10 years ago | report
Joanna gmv. A lovely, underused name that is easy to spell and pronounce.

I love Joan too, so my brain turns Joana into "Joan-a" not "jo-Ann-a." Too confusing for your daughter t live with, IMO. Good luck! :0)
posted by FredaCat :: 10 years ago | report
P.S. Definitely use Joanie as a nickname for Joanna. :0) Nicknames don’t have to be scientifically drawn from the formal name. So if he isn’t into Joanna either, you might be able to talk him into Siobhan, Johanna, Sian, Jeanette, Gianna, etc.
posted by FredaCat :: 10 years ago | report
I pronounce Joana as Jo-AW-nah. If you want the Jo-Ann-ah pronunciation, then go with Joanna. Joanie would be an absolutely adorable nickname for Joanna as well!
posted by guest :: 10 years ago | report
I’m totally with FredaCat on this. Totally use Joanie as a nickname! Love it ;D

~Poster #2
posted by guest :: 10 years ago | report
If you go with Joana, I’d spell it Jo-Ana, or you won’t get the pronunciation you want.
posted by guest :: 10 years ago | report

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