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Sophie

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CishAndFips · 17/06/2015 21:22

How many Sophies do you know? Just noticed it was the 9th ranking girls name in 2015. Personally havent heard of any. Its the only name DH and I agree on, what else might we like. He has suggested Abigail and Tabitha I dont like them. I love Erin and Esmee he hates them.

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EmmaWoodlouse · 22/06/2015 21:11

I really like the name Sophie and I think it is almost timeless - quite normal for any age up to about 50 at least. The youngest one I know is about 9, though I know two Polish Zofias younger than that. Of the other names mentioned, I'm afraid I love both of your DH's choices and only like yours - but they're certainly not horrible!

IsItStupid · 20/06/2015 11:26

I know two Sophies, one is seven and the other is 18. I also know a Sophia who must be about 21 or 22 by now.

I really like Abigail, it is a strong name and not too common. I only know one Abigail and she is 19.

Both are lovely names, but Sophie is much more common.

mellowfartfulness · 20/06/2015 09:05

I've got a Sophie in infant school and she's the only one in her (humongous) class. And the only one I know, I think, other than the older sister of someone I went to school with. I fully believe it's as popular as they say but I've no idea where all the other Sophies are at.

SunnyBaudelaire · 18/06/2015 13:27

my dd16 is a Sophie.....I also know two in their 40s , one in her 90s.

LightTheLittleLight · 18/06/2015 13:26

I've got a 9 year old Sophie - beautiful name, I still love it!

Apparently it was the 3rd most popular name the year DD was born but she's always been the only Sophie in her class/club/activity. Maybe it's a regional thing!

Pandora37 · 18/06/2015 13:14

I can think of 8 Sophies that I know - 2 are teenagers, 6 are in their 20s and the other one is 2. I like Sophie, I think it's a classic and won't end up as dated as some of the other top 10 names.

MitzyLeFrouf · 18/06/2015 11:50

I think Sophie is the most overused girl's name of all. I know SO many of them.

ButterflyOfFreedom · 18/06/2015 08:20

My favourite girls name, it's fab!

I know of one aged 1.

I think there is a Sophia at my son's nursery but not come across any other Sophie's.

I doubt you'll find a name as good but other suggestions are:
Chloe
Lauren
Megan
Freya
Bethan
Leah
Scarlett
Anya
Carla
Mia
Lois
Georgia
Isla
Kirsten
Thea

Usernamer · 18/06/2015 07:40

I think Sophia seems the popular/trendy one at the moment whereas Sophie feels more classic to me. Strangely I know more Abigail/Abby's than Sophie's! Beautiful name.

KenDoddsDadsDog · 18/06/2015 07:10

Out of 6 girls in DD's reception class there are 2 Sophies. Know a couple of others of various ages.

honeyandfizz · 18/06/2015 07:07

Only one Sophie in my dc school - pretty name but I think I prefer Sophia Smile

SophisticatedKnickers · 18/06/2015 07:05

I think Sophia has become slightly more popular where I live. Sophie is a beautiful, beautiful name. Suits babies, young girls, older girls and teens and adults. It means knowledge/ wisdom too. It has been at the bottom end of the Top Ten for years but my DD1 is the only one in her class. Perhaps we're lucky about that but we chose timeless classic names for our daughters because we wanted them to feel normal not weird. DH and I both have very uncommon names and we hate them. Go for a more out there middle name to appease your DH if necessary. She will also have a head start with reading 'ph' when she gets to school! Wink

Ankleswingers · 18/06/2015 06:48

I know a couple who are teenagers. I love the name Sophie :)

PontyGirl · 18/06/2015 06:45

fabulous name.

I don't know of any babies or toddlers called Sophie. I only know 2 in their 20's.

SophieHatters · 18/06/2015 06:28

It's lovely. Grin

GlitzAndGigglesx · 18/06/2015 06:04

I know 3 adult Sophie's and 2 child Sophie's (London). Sophie and Sophia are lovely names though. I have a fairly popular 90s name and in school there were loads. Now I'm older I haven't come across another for ages

Twistedheartache · 18/06/2015 05:29

Abigail is lovely too but increasing in popularity - I know at least 3 under 5

ThatsNotEvenAWord · 17/06/2015 22:52

Extremely popular with babies near me but still one of my first choices if I ever have a daughter

KERALA1 · 17/06/2015 22:47

My friends 4 year old has to double barrel the name with her middle name to differentiate her from the other 3 in the class...

Always makes me think of soppy somehow don't get why it's always so popular. Abigail way better IMO.

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CishAndFips · 17/06/2015 22:22

Thank you Bjn thats reassuring. Thats one of the many reasons i love it its a name for life not just a baby name if that makes sense. He has always loved abigail but i just cant warm to it.

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Wishful80smontage · 17/06/2015 22:19

I know a couple of older Sophie's and little Sophia's. I love your Dh suggestion of Abigail very pretty and not met any of those.

deste · 17/06/2015 22:17

My DD is a Sophie, I love it still and she loves it. She is 29 by the way.

Bjn765 · 17/06/2015 22:15

A gorgeous classic. It has been popular so so long for a reason. I chose a top ten name for my son and don't come across it nearly as much as I thought I would.

Twistedheartache · 17/06/2015 22:03

I've got a teeny tiny one, met someone at softplay with one 3 days younger & there's one a couple of months younger at baby group, so seems to be popular in my neck of the woods. Still love it & knew it was popular when I chose it.
Quite a few Sophie's & Sofia's here too

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CishAndFips · 17/06/2015 21:55

Think I will have to keep pushing for it then :)

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