New Post
Search
Help[Opinions] The Gale Quadruplets
Jean, June, Joan, & Jane
They were a vaudeville act. June later became an actress and married Oscar Levant. They had three daughters - Marcia, Amanda, and Lorna.
I can't imagine how they kept those names straight! My daughter and I are trying to say them together and it's almost a tongue twister.
They were a vaudeville act. June later became an actress and married Oscar Levant. They had three daughters - Marcia, Amanda, and Lorna.
I can't imagine how they kept those names straight! My daughter and I are trying to say them together and it's almost a tongue twister.
Archived Thread - replies disabled
1
Replies
Actually 2 Sets of Twins
They weren't actually quadruplets at all. They were two sets of twins: Lenore & Lorraine Gilmartin and Helen & Doris Gilmartin (this link doesn't say if they were related: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Gale). Only heaven knows why they those those stage names!
They weren't actually quadruplets at all. They were two sets of twins: Lenore & Lorraine Gilmartin and Helen & Doris Gilmartin (this link doesn't say if they were related: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Gale). Only heaven knows why they those those stage names!
This message was edited 7/26/2021, 9:34 PM
1
Because it was cutesy and catchy more stage-y than their real names. I mean, here we are, still talking about them, lol.
1
Jean is better as a middle name.
June is bright and happy and lovely, and I wish it would make a comeback.
Joan is strong and not the prettiest of the bunch, but I *notice* it.
Jane is feminine in a way that isn't overly frilly like an 1830's evening gown (can you tell I've been reading a ton of articles on fashion history?).
I never liked Marcia much, but it's fine. Amanda has become one of my very favorite names, which surprises me. Lorna is like a foggy evening on an English moor. Or something.
I guess the parents wanted the quads to have similar names, because cuteness? But yeah, it IS hard to keep track of them all. There are so many great names out there, why limit yourself so much when you have four daughters to name?
Oh, well.
June is bright and happy and lovely, and I wish it would make a comeback.
Joan is strong and not the prettiest of the bunch, but I *notice* it.
Jane is feminine in a way that isn't overly frilly like an 1830's evening gown (can you tell I've been reading a ton of articles on fashion history?).
I never liked Marcia much, but it's fine. Amanda has become one of my very favorite names, which surprises me. Lorna is like a foggy evening on an English moor. Or something.
I guess the parents wanted the quads to have similar names, because cuteness? But yeah, it IS hard to keep track of them all. There are so many great names out there, why limit yourself so much when you have four daughters to name?
Oh, well.
1
Amanda is actually a really nice name, right?? It snuck up on me too, although it's not one of my very favourites.
1
I... hate that they're all four letter J names. As if they're a part of a set and not individuals. I don't mind themed sibling names, but this is such a drag.
I don't like any of the names Jean, June, Joan or Jane, but June and Oscar chose some nice names. I like Marcia and Lorna, but especially Amanda.
I don't like any of the names Jean, June, Joan or Jane, but June and Oscar chose some nice names. I like Marcia and Lorna, but especially Amanda.
1