Opinions on middle names...?

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In Greek tradition, we name the our children after grandparents.  In my case if its a boy, he will be named Nicholas after my father n law.  If its a girl, she will be named Joanna after my mother.  I'm leaning towards Nicholas Alexander which I love for a boy, but I'm having a hard time finding a middle name for Joanna...I don't really like the name that much, but I have no choice, I want to honor my mother.  The only thing I can think of is Joanna Marie.  I can't think of anything that flows nicely.  Unfortunately, we have a really loooong Greek last name that starts with an S and ends with an S and is 4 syllables.  LOL.  Anybody have any ideas on something that flows nicely?  Please, no trendy names like Madison or Kaylee.  It has to be a biblical name that can be translated to Greek for her baptism.  Thanks!

anna · Accepted Answer

It's very special that you want to continue the tradition of your family and culture. Joanna is actually a very lovely name and has the advantage of working well in many different languages.

Some names that might work well as middle names are:

Joanna Helen
Joanna Chloe
Joanna Grace
Joanna Faith
Joanna May
Joanna Charis

Best wishes!

kbrdzmom · Answer

Here are a few suggestions

Joanna Celine
Joanna Karissa
Joanna Rhea
Joanna Yvonne

All have a good ring to them and you could call her by the middle name. All of these lend themselves to cute nicknames. 

Another suggestion is to pick a name that start with a constanstant letter or a long vowel sound. The vowel sound at the end of Joanna makes it hard not to make it sound funny by saying Joanna Alexis or Joanna Echo.

Brittany · Answer

Joanna Eve "to breathe" 
Joanna Joel "YAHWEH is God"
Joanna Rebekah  "a snare" 
Joanna Ruth "friend"

I don't really know if I did that right for you.  I tried to look some up.  I'm not familiar with Greek tradition.  I do like the name Joanna tho.  It's pretty.  Anyway, hope it helped... like I said I don't know if you can even use those names.  If not sorry.  GOOD LUCK

Tracey - Mom to O, N &amp; S · Answer

Joanna Elizabeth
Joanna Evelyn 
Joanna Marie is good

Will I Ever??? · Answer

Joanna Michelle

Anonymous · Answer

I knew a girl named Johanna. It's similar, not sure, since you don't like the name you can change it a bit. Not sure the rules for your tradition. 

Joanna Noel
Joanna Teresa
Joanna Pearl
Joanna Mae
Joanna Naomi
Joanna Ivah
Joanna Julia
Joanna Leah
Joanna Lydia
Joanna Eve

Anonymous · Answer

not sure if any of these names are biblical, but they are all of greek origin and are no more than 2 syllables because i think that it would flow best - 

Joanna Beth
Joanna Chrys/Chris
Joanna Clea - klay-ah
Joanna Dafne
Joanna Gene
Joanna Hele (hey-le)
Joanna Iren (ee-rehn)
Joanna Kat
Joanna Kate
Joanna Kay/Kaye
Joanna Lise
Joanna Meg

source: http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com/search.php?p=asearch&s_gender2=2&s_copt2=2&i_search2=&s_filter1=1&s_syllables=2&s_filter2=1&s_chars=0&s_top_country=1&s_top_nr=0&s_top_pyears=0&s_filter_=0&s_origins=45x&s_categories=&s_mfilter2=1&i_meaning=&s_lastname=0&i_letter=&s_filter_rating=1&page=


hope i helped !

congrats and good luck =)

carter&amp;masonsmommy · Answer

I dont know about a biblical name but why dont you find a name that you like better than Joanna and call her by her middle name.

Meg Jane ♥ · Answer

I like Joanna Margaret :)

If you don't really lik Joanna, use it as a middle name. There's nothing wrong with that.

Congrads!

MAJOR TWILIGHT SAGA FAN!!!!!!!!! · Answer

joanna alcina
a greek baby name website says that alcina means strong-minded

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