Dasha

[Pluto30]

What do you all think of the name Dasha (for a girl)?

We wanted to use it for DD1 but thought it wasn't usable enough in non-Russian culture. It's traditionally a nickname for Darya/Daria but we don't like the full name and don't think Dasha from Daria would come naturally for people where we live.

But we're looking at using it this time 'round. Just not sure if it is unusable. Or just horrible and we're blinded?

[Amandahugandkisses]

Love it

[StealthPolarBear]

It's not horrible but it is...um...reindeer-ey :o

[Dingarees]

Reindeer.

Don't dislike it though. Maybe a bit trashy- sorry! Reminiscent of names like "Mercedes".

[stiffstink]

My automatic reaction was "and Dancer."

[Pluto30]

I hadn't even considered the reindeer thing

[justdontevenfuckingstart]

Reindeer.

[justdontevenfuckingstart]

Sorry that was rude. Yes first thought is reindeer.

[Soubriquet]

Yeah I thought reindeer too

But it's nice

[justdontevenfuckingstart]

Wasn't there a Dacha on Strictly?

[KlingybunFistelvase]

I like it!

[NancyJoan]

There's a Dasha in DD's class, but mum is Russian.

[Pluto30]

just I haven't seen Strictly (know of it though). I'm not in the UK.

[raviolidreaming]

I assumed it was reindeer-inspired for a Christmas baby, but I do like it!

[Sweets101]

I immediately thought "Dancer, Comet, Vixen"

[Sweets101]

Oh no I got it wrong! It's Prancer and Vixen.

[ElizaSchuyler]

Dd has a friend called Daria who is known as Dasha. She is Russian though.

[Imsickofnamechanging]

Forget about the reindeer whatever. There's a girl is ds's class called Dasha. It's a lovely name and no one thinks about reindeers.

[Soubriquet]

Donner, dasher, prancer dancer, vixen, blitzen, comet, Cupid and Rudolph

[CoffeeChocolateWine]

I know a Dasha (nickname for Daria) and I've always thought it was a lovely name. I can safely say I never ever thought of the reindeer thing!

[OliviaBensonOnAGoodDay]

It's on our list. But DP is from the former Soviet Union, so not Russian but Russian speaking.

[justdontevenfuckingstart]

Pluto was Dasha. Very nice.

[user1479835256]

Thought you were going to say it was for a dog. Sorry.

There is Dechen

Or Tasha?

[SeveredPixieBits]

I thought it was a reindeer inspired Christmas name too. Oops.

[Pemba]

It's a Russian thing I think. There's also Masha and Sasha etc. Maybe we should be a bit more open-minded about names from different cultures?

[TheWayYouLookTonight]

Despite never having heard it before, I like it. I didn't immediately think of reindeer.

Not sure if it's of any use at all, but I was at school with a Dara which I always thought was a nice name.