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Sophie vs Sophia

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balroymum · 22/11/2010 15:53

Our baby girl is due in less than a week and we are pretty much decided on 'Sophie Beatrice' although I prefer 'Sophia Beatrice.' Have tried to convince hubby (subtly and not so subtly) but to no avail. Does 'Sophie Beatrice' still sound pretty? The middle name is a family name for us both so at least we both agree on this part - what are the chances of my lovely hubby changing his mind once she is born or should I give up on Sophia?!

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growing3rdbump · 22/11/2010 16:27

Lovely names. I prefer Sophia. My friend recently gave birth to a Beatrice Sofia.

SlightlyTubbyHali · 22/11/2010 16:15

I like both but Sophia can have the nn sophie, so you could have both surely?

And if it's Sophy, I like it with a y.

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balroymum · 22/11/2010 16:14

Thanks everyone - it's so useful to get some feedback as no one but us two - and now you!- even know that we are having a girl, never mind what her name might be. All your comments are really helpful; I can rest easy now I know that we have chosen a nice name and can stop trying to think of ways to make my poor hubby change his mind (I will hold off on the subliminal messages in his sleep!)

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LittleYellowTeapot · 22/11/2010 16:09

What a beautiful name you've chosen - I like Sophie and Sophia but I think Sophie is my fave Smile

4andnotout · 22/11/2010 16:04

I'm a Sophie and get complimented on my name a lot, personally I prefer Sophie to Sophia :)

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balroymum · 22/11/2010 16:01

Good point! They're not that different are they? He said something once about it reminding him of the old lady from The Golden Girls! I was thinking more along the lines of Sophia Lauren!

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StealthPomBear · 22/11/2010 15:56

I prefer Sophie, much plainer and more traditional IMO

belgo · 22/11/2010 15:55

Sophie Beatrice is very pretty but I don't understand your dh's objection to Sophia if he;s agreed on Sophie!

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