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Stephanie/Stefanie

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ProfessorStrange · 21/07/2017 21:11

What do you think of it? Is it dated?

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stackedcups · 22/07/2017 20:18

If it's spelled with an F, I'd assume some mainland European heritage anyway. Stefania is also nice.

Threeandabit · 22/07/2017 20:16

I like it. I also like Bethany.

Glumglowworm · 22/07/2017 18:47

I know a teenage Stefania, it's a lovely name (she often gets Stef for short)

Stephanie does feel dated to me, but it is a nice name

Joeybee · 22/07/2017 01:36

I like Stephanie/Stefanie despite the fact it is dated! I was born in the 80's and there were LOADS of girls in my school with that name.
It's a great strong name though, and I don't think it's dated enough that it's not useable.
I think in the UK people would automatically spell it 'Stephanie' but either spelling is good. Stefania is a great alternative too.

MikeUniformMike · 22/07/2017 01:13

It sounds a bit too much like Melania for my taste but if you like it and have Italian connections then it's fine.

thebigbluedustbin · 22/07/2017 00:03

I prefer Stefania.

Sophronia · 21/07/2017 23:38

It's dated, but I like it. I think it has a pretty sound. I prefer the Stephanie spelling.

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ProfessorStrange · 21/07/2017 23:08

Thanks for all your replies. The general consensus seems to be Stephanie. What about Stefania, considering Italian heritage?

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grufallosfriend · 21/07/2017 22:52

Stephanie is a great classic name, makes a refreshing change from all the cutesy names like Evie, Ellie or Sophie.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 21/07/2017 22:15

Love Stephanie/Steph.

SuperBeagle · 21/07/2017 22:06

Don't like it at all. Very outdated, IMO.

But the spelling Stephanie is definitely better.

MikeUniformMike · 21/07/2017 21:31

I like Stevie as a short form. Not keen on Steph.

puglady · 21/07/2017 21:24

Love it, as above with classic spelling Stephanie

Will you be giving a middle name?

Chaffinch4 · 21/07/2017 21:15

I like it. Definitely Stephanie spelling though. It is classic but not over popular. Lovely.

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