I have always thought
Sophie is cute, but it is extremely popular here (with both people and pets), moreso than even
Sophia (bilingual English/French speaking area). So yeah, it's pretty boring and safe to me...common to the point of mundane, unfortunately. Have you considered
Sylvie, a more unexpected choice with a similar feel? I adore
Sylvie!
But, if I *had* to use
Sophie, I would spice it up like this-
Sophie ClementineSophie MireilleSophie Melisande Sophie MillicentSophie ClothildeSophie LaviniaSophie LucindaSophie Lucienne Sophie Marcela...
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Listen to Mustn'ts, child, listen to the Don'ts.
Listen to the Shouldn'ts, the Impossibles, the Won'ts.
Listen to the Never Haves, then listen close to me.
Anything can happen, child, Anything can be.
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Shel Silverstein