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Saffie or Emmie or neither?!

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Dav87 · 13/05/2020 21:04

Hi everyone!
I’m a FTM due my little girl in July, currently 29 weeks. For the first few months me and DH couldn’t agree on any names - we both like Evie for a while, but that didn’t last long!

I then suggested Saffie which we both REALLY liked, and decided that was THE name... but last few days I’m having doubts!

I know it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. But I keep thinking of other people’s opinions, and can’t see anyone liking it very much! What do you think?? Is it a nice name, or am I being silly?!

I love Emmie, but DH not keen at all. Should I try and convince him, stick with Saffie, or give up on both and try something else?! 😂

Middle name will be Rae, as that’s my sisters name 😊 x

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missmouse101 · 21/05/2020 06:24

Sapphire or Emerald with those as nicknames.

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ArriettyJones · 21/05/2020 05:23

Saffie is a nickname. Emmie is also a nickname

This.

IloveParmaViolets · 21/05/2020 05:21

I think of the Emmies, the music awards when I hear the name Emmie. It's not a complete name, more a nickname which is fine for a baby but not for a grown woman.
Possible alternatives:
Emily, Emilia, Emmeline, Emiliana

Sittingontheveranda · 21/05/2020 01:32

I don’t mind either, but they are both diminutives / nicknames and I never like nicknames for a child’s christened name, personally. It always sounds twee to me, and like the parents are only imagining the baby as a cute young child, and not as the grown, independent person they will become.

So I would go for Saffron or Emma / Emily / Emmaline as their actual name, and you could use Saffie or Emmie as their nickname.

Exactly this. I have recently heard of a few babies named Billy and/or Bobby and the parents didn't use William or Robert on the birth certs. I think this would at least give the adult Billy or Bobby a choice to switch to a more adult name if he chose to.

I prefer Saffie over Emmie.

zscaler · 19/05/2020 12:22

I don’t mind either, but they are both diminutives / nicknames and I never like nicknames for a child’s christened name, personally. It always sounds twee to me, and like the parents are only imagining the baby as a cute young child, and not as the grown, independent person they will become.

So I would go for Saffron or Emma / Emily / Emmaline as their actual name, and you could use Saffie or Emmie as their nickname.

Carouselfish · 18/05/2020 19:56

I know a lovely Safia.

daphnerose · 18/05/2020 17:30

My nickname is Saffie (my mother’s name is Daphne) and I love it more than my real name. It is easy but cute. I love the soft S at the start of the name and the f in the middle.

My other nickname is Saffron and it’s gorgeous too. If I were in your shoes I’d choose Saffron as the longer name.

sibbys · 14/05/2020 13:31

Really love Emmy - spelt this way.

saffy1234 · 14/05/2020 10:23

Hahahaha @LittleRa that made me laugh out loud

LittleRa · 14/05/2020 09:05

@saffy1234 Grin You could be a character in a children’s book like Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy... Saffy with the Staffie Grin

VerityB1 · 14/05/2020 09:03

Of the 2 I prefer Saffie ... because to my ear sounds more like a name in it's own right, whereas with Emmie, have only heard it used as a name of an endearment for people called Emma.

I think Saffie sounds nice thru all ages and you are adult for most of your life.

Good luck though, sure your baby with be amazing and wonderful.

twinkledag · 14/05/2020 08:39

Emme over Saffie! And please don't make it boring by using it as a nickname for Emma or Emmeline! If you want a longer name use Emiliana.

What about Safiya or Safina as a longer version of Saffie?

saffy1234 · 14/05/2020 08:30

Haha @LittleRa that made me laugh out loud my name is saffron and guess what breed my dog is GrinGrin

Weekday28 · 14/05/2020 08:30

I have an Emily who we shorten to Emi.

Whatsyourflava · 14/05/2020 08:27

I love Emmie 😍

FeedMeSantiago · 14/05/2020 08:11

I prefer Saffie to Emmie. I would put Saffron or Emma, Emily, Emmeline etc. on the BC though.

Saffie and Emmie are pretty, but she may prefer a more grown up sounding name to fall back on when she's older.

LittleRa · 14/05/2020 07:37

I prefer Emmie (or Emmy) as Saffie reminds me of Staffie (the breed of dog). But would use Emilia or Emmeline with nickname Emmy.

saffy1234 · 14/05/2020 06:45

Oh that's a great name,however I am slightly biased Wink

crystabel · 14/05/2020 06:16

My daughter is Saffron and her nickname is Saffy. It's a personal thing but I don't like the ie spelling. I am Poppy so always found it annoying when people spelt my name Poppie as that is just plain wrong so that's prob why I'm weird about that. Good luck and congrats, I love the name xx

MrsTerryPratchett · 14/05/2020 05:13

Emme and Saffy are both great as nicknames. Find a proper name that you like and shorten to them. I love Emmeline.

peachypetite · 14/05/2020 05:09

Emilia? I agree they are nicknames, cute for a little girl but not so adult.

Aclh13 · 14/05/2020 05:06

If its emmie for Emily or Emma then emmie if it's saffie or emmie as actual names then saffie as Saffron is a harsh name

Cbeebiesrehab · 14/05/2020 00:49

I used to teach a Saffy (full name Saffron) and I always liked it. I really like Safiya too.

My daughter has a very similar ‘nickname’ type name and whilst I love it, I am glad she has a ‘proper’ name on her BC to fall back on in more formal situations if she wants.

Lala241280 · 13/05/2020 23:40

I have an Emma always was and always will be my favourite girl name ( glad my second baby was a boy)
Emmie is lovely too though

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