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Shoshana, yes, no or maybe?

104 replies

Zanzan1 · 12/10/2019 21:51

What do people think of Shoshana, I'm really warming to it. DH is on the fence but a favourite aunt had this name so is warming too.

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motortroll · 12/10/2019 23:17

Beautiful name!

It's on inglorious basterds (film) and I've lived it since I heard it. Lovely Jewish name!!

Ikeameatballs · 12/10/2019 23:10

I like it. Another one who thinks of the character in Inglorious Basterds.

Frith2013 · 12/10/2019 23:09

It sounds like you’re trying to say Susanna whilst steaming drunk.

endoflevelbaddy · 12/10/2019 23:08

Great character in Inglourious Basterds

OhMyDarling · 12/10/2019 23:04

Dislike, makes me feel like I have a speech impediment.
(I do but not usually the shosh sound)

runoutofnamechanges · 12/10/2019 23:03

I think it's beautiful but if you aren't Jewish, it seems a little incongruous. A bit like calling your son Jean if you aren't French.

EmpressLesbianInChair · 12/10/2019 22:52

I think its a very Jewish name

Well, if it’s a name from the DH’s family, maybe the OP and her DH are Jewish?

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Naomimi · 12/10/2019 22:43

Love it!

RLOU30 · 12/10/2019 22:25

Shoe shiner

Lindy2 · 12/10/2019 22:22

I've not heard of it before but if I'm pronouncing it right it sounds like someone with dodgy false teeth or a drunk trying to say Suzanna. Hmm

marl · 12/10/2019 22:20

No. It has lots of potential for being said badly or incorrectly.

Pieceofpurplesky · 12/10/2019 22:19

I love it. But I love 'Girls'

whatamidoing4 · 12/10/2019 22:19

I'm not a fan personally but I chose a name that was very 'marmite' too so I do admire others picking as I call marmite names

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 12/10/2019 22:16

Shoshana, I loves you I does...🤪

Ohyesiam · 12/10/2019 22:16

Very pretty

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 12/10/2019 22:15

Also a no from me-sounds like a drunk Susannah to me! Or yes, Sean Connery shaken not shtirred!

june2007 · 12/10/2019 22:12

It.s a no from me.

Pizzaaddict · 12/10/2019 22:12

@NonUrinatInVentum 😂

beelzeboob · 12/10/2019 22:11

Makes me think of the film ‘inglorious bastards’

Mandatorymongoose · 12/10/2019 22:10

I like it, it's pretty, it's a family name for me. I always think of it as a Jewish name but that might just be a bit coincidental.

TailsoftheManyPaws · 12/10/2019 22:02

It’s the name of a truly lovely girl we know who befriended a very unhappy DS at college. Gives me that warm glow to hear it, so yes, I’m in favour.

She’s generally known as Sho.

ohbabygirl · 12/10/2019 21:58

No

Whatevskev · 12/10/2019 21:56

Not at all keen sorry OP
Is sounds like a drunk person calling themselves sloshed

Spied · 12/10/2019 21:56

Really awful