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Is Sophie too popular?

55 replies

picknmiss · 21/08/2017 20:40

I've suddenly got it in my head that DC2 (DD1) is going to be called Sophie!

Is this too popular and will she be one of many in her class? My name is very common, similar to Sarah and I've always been Sarah B. Which is a bit annoying and I'd prefer to avoid for her if possible!

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Jooni · 21/08/2017 21:02

It is definitely popular round here but it's unlikely there will be more than one or two per class if you look at the actual stats. Sounds like it's just clicked, I'd go for it! Sophie is lovely and timeless.

Babyblues14 · 21/08/2017 20:57

I'm calling my daughter amelia. I know it's popular but it doesn't make a difference. If you like it go for it x

SnowiestMountain · 21/08/2017 20:54

I have one! It is VERY popular around here, I can think of at least 8 off the top of my head, both women & children, but still, I absolutely love it, and obviously loads of other people do too! Grin

early30smum · 21/08/2017 20:52

According to the chart posted by someone recently, Sophie was number 11 in 2015... but I don't know any Sophies who are babies or toddlers! Loads my age (early-mid thirties). It's a lovely name.

UsedToBeAPaxmanFan · 21/08/2017 20:44

Not sure about newborns bit I know lots of Sophies aged 5 - 15. I also work with two Sophies who are in their late 20s/early 30s.

I went through life being called "Used to + surname" so we made sure our dc have unusual but not too "out there" names. If you're not sure, don't risk it.

Having said that, one of my friends called her daughter "Honey" 20 years ago as she wanted something unusual for her. Moved to a small village where it turns out here's another Honey in the same year (of less than 14 girls).