Thoughts on Sophie?

[SandySands]

What are your thoughts on the name Sophie? Would you use a name you liked despite it’s popularity?

[SuperstarDJ]

I think it’s a really bland and boring name. Sorry

[Pemba]

Lovely name. I think Sophia is more popular at the moment, which I also like, but not so much as Sophie. I don't think there would be too many Sophies in your daughter's class, but there will probably be at least one Sophia.

[AdventuringThroughLife]

I much prefer it to Sophia which seems to be a trend at the moment that will come and go.

But there are a lot of them!! (Popular for a reason though, good classic name.)

[hoping2018]

I like the name but it's Over done at the moment. Have a look at the thread on how many children in each class have a name - Sophie/a is listed thousands of times.

[Wherearemycarkeys]

I really hate it. It's so dull and overdone. Sorry

[celticmissey]

Go with the name of you love it. I always loved the name Sophia even when I was little, so that's what I named my daughter. I couldn't care less how many there are- they won't feature in our life and nobody has a monopoly on a name. By the way- she's the only Sophia in her entire Primary and Junior school. If you love the name Sophie go with it!

[TheDowagerCuntess]

Oh gosh. Really? It's fine

But it's just so ubiquitous. I mean, if you love it, go for it, it's your child. But there are so many better names out there - can you really not find one that isn't just wallpaper?

And it really doesn't matter if they're the only one with the name at school - it's still everywhere. And will date.

I would never say this to a parent of a Sophie in real life - but as you're asking for opinions, I'll be honest.

[Sunflower321]

Overused and dull.

[17caterpillars1mouse]

It's a lovely name but would be too popular for me to personally use when you take into account that some Sophia's probably go by Sophie too.

[BertramKibbler]

Sophie is such a pretty name and not as common as Sophia

[RoseMartha]

I like it but not sure I would use it due to its popularity, however I would and you could always opt for it as a middle name.

[vanitythynameisnotwoman]

I really like it and I absolutely would use it regardless of popularity. It's classic and relatively timeless. Lots my age (80s) and I know some born every decade up to today. Go for it OP.

[TallulahBetty]

Blah and way too many of them

[DragonGoby]

I love Sophie! I only know two (one adult and a 7yo) plus one Sophia (age 11).

[Snappedandfarted2018]

I have a Sophie who’s five she’s only one in her class it’s certainly not boring but then I’m not a fan of outthere names, it’s a timeless name one that will not be dated

[LeeMiller]

It's lovely. Much prefer it to Sophia which is too trendy, Sophie is more classic.

[LIVIA999]

I LOVE Sophie. I think it's a really lovely gentle name. I only know one who I am related too. I don't think there is one in my child's school at all. Infact I don't know any others.
Go with what you like.

[ItsJustASimpleLine]

Beautiful name but one of the most popular names world wide as Sophie/Sophia/Sofia. For that reason I would suggest it's used as a middle name if your heart isn't set on it as a first name.

Its one of those names where there'll be 3 or 4 in the class year group, like Christopher in the 90s. 3 in my class and 7 in the year group.

[Rarfy]

It's a beautiful name and would have made our list had i not had a cousin with that name. So pretty and feminine.

[funmummy48]

I've worked in 2 different Primary Schools over the last 15 years & have only ever come across one Sophie so it's definitely not over used. It's a pretty name, go for it!

[bluetit101]

I have a Sophie
I know it's popular and my other DC's names are not so popular, but we love it.
Definitely not dull. A very pretty, girly, classic name

[applecatchers36]

Bland, boring, dull

[mrsnec]

It was on my shortlist. The only reason we didn't use it or Sophia is because of its popularity, or so I thought. Turned out there isn't a Sophie or Sophia at dd's nursery so perhaps it's not as popular as I thought.

I don't regret not choosing it as I think the name we went for suits her better anyway but I would say if you love it use it.

I think it's a great idea using names that work in different languages which is why it was on my list. I also love it's meaning.

[MsNowtyBach]

It is a pretty classic name, that won't date. It's a sound choice.

I've never met a Sophie that I didn't like!

[AtticaRose]

Very nice name, with a nice meaning.

Won't date, as it's been popular for a good 30 years.

I wouldn't use it only because of one I didn't like at school! There's actually no Sophie among my current circle though.