Susannah
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I love it, it’s one of my favourite girls names. I prefer the Susanna spelling though.
I don't know how I feel about Shoshana in use in wider context. I think it's a beautiful name, but a name with such specific association seems potentially troublesome.
I actually don't dislike Susan. I do sometimes think Susanna / Susannah is a bit too busy, but I think it's lovely - usually, at least. I've always thought Susannah Eleanor, nickname Sue Ellen, might be pretty.
I actually don't dislike Susan. I do sometimes think Susanna / Susannah is a bit too busy, but I think it's lovely - usually, at least. I've always thought Susannah Eleanor, nickname Sue Ellen, might be pretty.
In Gone with the Wind, Scarlett has a sister named Susan Elinor who goes by Suellen. I've always liked it too.
personally I think of this song: https://youtu.be/z9KNROLeB_w
I've loved Susannah for a long time. If I had a daughter, she'd be Susannah. I just think it's beautiful. It's more than the sum of its parts for some reason. It's much more beautiful than Susan, though I do like Susan. And while I love Anna, Susannah is more interesting and more elegant.
I'm sure Shoshana could get usage outside of Jewish communities but I for one really dislike it. What an unpleasant sound.
I'm sure Shoshana could get usage outside of Jewish communities but I for one really dislike it. What an unpleasant sound.
I love it a lot, though I am biased as it has sentimental value to me. It’s so elegant but cosy-feeling at the time.
I like Shoshana a lot too, but as a gentile I’m not sure whether it would be appropriate for me to use. It is lovely, though.
I like Shoshana a lot too, but as a gentile I’m not sure whether it would be appropriate for me to use. It is lovely, though.
Echoing the love for Susanna (particularly without the h). It’s on my long list for my current pregnancy.
I like Shoshana and, as a person with Jewish heritage, could maybe get away with using it but I don’t think I would. Not because I necessarily think it should be off limits to anyone Jewish or otherwise, but just because I would feel like I was “going for” something rather than naming my child authentically—if such a thing is possible.
I like Shoshana and, as a person with Jewish heritage, could maybe get away with using it but I don’t think I would. Not because I necessarily think it should be off limits to anyone Jewish or otherwise, but just because I would feel like I was “going for” something rather than naming my child authentically—if such a thing is possible.