Opinions on middle names...?

Question

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!

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Wow that's kind of mean to have to name your baby that even though you don't want to but here are some ideas:

Joanna Nicole

Joanna Elizabeth

Joanna Lynn

Joanna Susie

Joanna Mary

Joanna Fran

Joanna Hugh

Answer 3

http://www.babynamenetwork.com/baby_name...

Heres a website that has the translations and all so you pick which one you like!

:D Good Luck  

Answer 4

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!

Answer 5

joanna alcina

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

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

use the name of a greek goddess or mix around with the names of different greek gods

Answer 8

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.

Answer 9

Joanna Elizabeth

Joanna Evelyn

Joanna Marie is good

Answer 10

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...

hope i helped !

congrats and good luck =)

Answer 11

I like Joanna Margaret :)

If you don't really lik Joanna, use it as a middle name. There's nothing wrong with that.

Congrads!

Answer 12

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

Answer 13

Joanna Michelle