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WDYT of Stephanie? Is it too dated? All combo suggestions appreciated.
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I like it enough though I prefer its variants of Estefania and Etiennette!

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I don't like it. My husband ADORES this name. It was a battle every time to take it off the table for us. The "steph" sound bothers me, but I can get past it. I think the "ph" spelling also puts me off. Stefanie is considered "less classy" a spelling for some reason, and Stefania pretentious or "Jersey Shore" (to use NYers). I guess I just don't like the many opinions on this name and felt like I would have to justify the choice constantly. That said, it is recognizable, solid, and pretty to look at. It's a totally usable name, and would be a nice reprieve from all the Sophias to see today. I imagine it will be in vogue again in 20 years or so.
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Not dated at all! During the summer I loved this names. This was my great-grandmother's name. We called her 'Stella'. I still like this name a lot. It's elegant and never goes out of style!
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Personally, I really dislike this name. It seems so very 80s and their isn't a usable NN for me.But if you like it and think it's pretty, go for it. I would keep MN short. How about...
Stephanie Belle
Stephanie Capri
Stephanie Cate
Stephanie Diane
Stephanie Edith
Stephanie Jane
Stephanie Nora
Stephanie Rose
Stephanie Ruth
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Thank you. I like Stephanie Edith.
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It is really 80s dated but it does have a nice sound. I just really dislike Steph and Stephi. The full name is pretty, but it feels tired. I wouldn't use it. Stefania seems fresher, at least in English speaking countries.It needs a fresh, more unusual middle name.Stephanie Luana
Stephanie Eliana
Stephanie Clara
Stephanie Lucia
Stephanie Eleanor
Stephanie Linnea or Linnaea
Stephanie Vivian
Stephanie Joanna
Stephanie NoelleBy all means I would avoid typical 80s combos such as Stephanie Anne, Stephanie Marie or Stephanie Lynn.

This message was edited 1/17/2017, 12:37 PM

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Thank you.I like Stephanie Clara.
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I quite like it, but there are other feminised male names that I like better. I don't find it particularly dated.Thinking of feminised names, my problem might be simply that when I like a male name, I'm less likely to like its female equivalent. I like Stephen a lot, for instance. But I don't enjoy Anthony, Cecil, George, Harry or Philip nearly as much as Antonia, Cecily, Georgina, Harriet or Philippa.
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