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Thoughts on Sabrina?

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Natt99 · 22/07/2020 12:00

We recently found out we're expecting a baby girl 😊 However, there aren't many names we really love. I see the top 100 list and nothing really stands out to me.

We are both keen on the name Sabrina though but a bit concerned with the teenage witch connotations. Would this put you off?

Other names we think are ok for context are
Hope
Athena
Felicity
Isobel
Serena (I like but DH doesn't)

So any suggestions are welcome?
I know lots of Ava's, Freya, Thea, Clara, Mia so keen to avoid similar names.

Thanks

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LarkDescending · 29/07/2020 11:51

Great list.

I like Sabrina and have a very vivacious friend with this name, so I associate it with her.

Love Athena!

Suggestion: Saskia?

RobynNora · 28/07/2020 21:30

Absolutely love it. Great choice! If we were having a girl, I'd want a Sabrina.

I actually think the witch association is quite cool. She's a strong female role model!

Cotswoldmama · 28/07/2020 21:19

Love the name and although the Sabrina the teenage witch we remember is a bit naff the new series is quite cool!

PoodleMoth · 28/07/2020 21:10

Sabrina Celeste is lovely!

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Natt99 · 23/07/2020 22:38

@17caterpillars1mouse love Xanthe and Talitha 💕 unfortunately DH not keen

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CharlieBoo · 23/07/2020 21:55

I think the teenage witch too

ZaraCarmichaelshighheels · 23/07/2020 20:57

I like it, I always associate it with Charlie’s Angels.

blosstree · 23/07/2020 20:46

I don't really like it and don't think it has the same vibe as the rest of your list. I did immediately think of the teenage witch.

17caterpillars1mouse · 23/07/2020 18:55

I really like Sabrina, the teenage witch thing wouldn't bother me and I watcged it all the time as a teenager.

A few others you might like.

Samara
Rubina
Esther
Talitha
Xanthe

Mrsorganmorgan · 23/07/2020 18:43

Makes me think of Audrey Hepburn in "Sabrina Fair". Lovely girl's name

lukasiak · 23/07/2020 18:14

Also with Serena, I'd be much more concerned with the sailor moon connection. That one is more long lasting than the teenage witch.

lukasiak · 23/07/2020 18:12

I have a Sabrina, nn Sab or Sabby. The connections don't bother me, whether it be Fairchild, Munroe or Spellman, they are all pleasent associations.

sel2223 · 23/07/2020 12:43

I immediately think teenage witch but, besides that, I'm.just not really a fan.

I prefer Sabine, Serena, Selena/Selina, Seren

Luce89 · 23/07/2020 11:15

I think of Sabrina the teenage witch, but I think that's an awesome connotation! She was a badass and a great role model for young girls.

BerylSilverstone · 23/07/2020 11:00

I really like the name Sabrina! Felicity is lovely too xx

userabcname · 23/07/2020 10:43

@Nat99 oh how lovely! No one ever usually likes my suggestions!

kazza446 · 23/07/2020 09:56

I prefer serena! Sabrina makes me think of the teenage witch. What about Cisely?

GoshHashana · 23/07/2020 09:54

Stripper name.

Standrewsschool · 23/07/2020 07:30

Sabrina was my favourite Angel from the original Charlie’s Angels, so it’s a yes from me (#showingmyage).

mrs87 · 23/07/2020 06:31

I have a friend called Sabrina. Never made the connection with the teenage witch, despite being of that era and loving the programme! To me they're two completely separate people. Children these days wouldn't even remember! Parents might, but I think it's a nice nostalgic association, nothing negative about being linked to it.

I think it's lovely and underused - and I think Sabrina Celeste is a lovely combo. Go for it!

StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 22/07/2020 17:18

Ugh really annoying woman on my course who took everything including herself very seriously. Shame because I quite like the name! From your list I like Hope.

SwedishEdith · 22/07/2020 17:02

Boys, Boys, Boys or Charlie's Angels.

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Natt99 · 22/07/2020 17:01

@averylongtimeago no not me! Someone else asking if Sabre is a suitable name 😂

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averylongtimeago · 22/07/2020 16:27

Haven't you got another thread about this name?
Sabrina is the goddess of the River Severn, IMO a lovely name.

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Natt99 · 22/07/2020 13:22

Wow I didn't expect such positive responses already, thank you!
Yes, we like Sabrina for a lot of the reasons mentioned here plus it has interesting/old origins.
Unless there is some genetic fluke she is unlikely to be blonde/blue eyed so won't look like the character.
@KatnissK DH loves Celeste so maybe this will be the middle name 😊

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