Re: Opinions on some random names
in reply to a message by Anneza
Thanks! Can I ask why you prefer Susannah with an "h"? Any reason or just a preference?
I like Talitha too - thanks for bringing that up! I knew one once and it fit her well.
Christiana would be after a great-grandmother too. I've got some hesitations about it - especially because I like it written more than said, but might use it as a mn.
Cameron - I asked DH out of the blue for his two favorite names yesterday and he mentioned Cameron, and said for a girl! I was shocked because he usually likes really traditional names. At least we're not expecting yet so I don't have to fight him out of it ;-)
For Moses, I see what you mean about a one owner name... but Mo as a nn isn't a problem for me. I guess because I know a Maurice "Mo" and have never met anyone named Mohammed around here.
I like Talitha too - thanks for bringing that up! I knew one once and it fit her well.
Christiana would be after a great-grandmother too. I've got some hesitations about it - especially because I like it written more than said, but might use it as a mn.
Cameron - I asked DH out of the blue for his two favorite names yesterday and he mentioned Cameron, and said for a girl! I was shocked because he usually likes really traditional names. At least we're not expecting yet so I don't have to fight him out of it ;-)
For Moses, I see what you mean about a one owner name... but Mo as a nn isn't a problem for me. I guess because I know a Maurice "Mo" and have never met anyone named Mohammed around here.
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Susannah is the standard spelling where there is no influence from, eg, Spanish or other European languages. So I suppose it's what I'm used to. It therefore looks more complete with an h than without - like the difference between Deborah and Debra. And my DH's grandmother had it as her mn, so it does have family status as well.
Christiana ... I rather enjoy the spelling used by the author Christianna Brand. Also clarifies the pronunciation!
Christiana ... I rather enjoy the spelling used by the author Christianna Brand. Also clarifies the pronunciation!