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Daisy or Sophia?

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emmie841 · 14/01/2021 00:25

Which do you prefer?

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intheshallows · 24/01/2021 05:23

Sophia. Daisy is very cute on a toddler/young child but I wouldn't want to be lumbered with it as an adult. Sophie/Sophia is lovely.

adeleh · 24/01/2021 03:38

I love both. If I had two daughters I’d love them to be Daisy and Sophia.

And big respect to Daisy the forensic pathologist - she sounds very cool. I know an academic called Daisy - hugely respected and not cute in the least. She’s actually quite intimidating.

bluegreenred · 23/01/2021 23:46

Sophia is a beautiful name, one of my all time favourites.

ClementineFox · 23/01/2021 23:32

(I mean clothes with daisies on, in case that was unclear!)

ClementineFox · 23/01/2021 23:30

I love Sophia! I think it’s elegant and beautiful.

Daisy is very sweet also, and someone said on another thread that they had a Daisy and loved buying them Daisy things. I think it’s a lovely kids name but can’t see it working as well on an adult.

You could keep both names on the shortlist and see what she looks like when she arrives?

Namechange8471 · 23/01/2021 21:40

Daisy is perfect!

Sophia is quite dated now, and to me it has an ugly sound.

KirstenBlest · 19/01/2021 19:19

Sophia is by far the better of the two, but I know loads of them.
Daisy is nice but a bit twee.

Starsandglitter · 18/01/2021 15:24

They are both lovely names but I wouldn’t say Daisy is underused, it’s definitely in the top 50 for names. Sophia is more popular especially if you include the Sofia spelling (and even factor in Sophie too) Daisy Sophia as someone suggested is very sweet

VenusClapTrap · 18/01/2021 14:09

Daisy

Enidblyton1 · 18/01/2021 00:41

Prefer Daisy. Don’t dislike Sophia, but it’s so popular around here.

Flippy87 · 18/01/2021 00:20

Definitely Sophia. Daisy too cute and babyish for my liking

Liana2021 · 18/01/2021 00:16

Daisy. I love it, gives me Great Gatsby vibes and not as cutesy as other flower names. Daisy stands the test of time thanks to it’s literary references (Poppy is too young and cutesy for my taste).
My best friend chose Sophia for her girl and is now annoyed that it’s so popular.

Suzi888 · 17/01/2021 16:06

I dislike Daisy, prefer Sophia.

Passiveobserver · 17/01/2021 16:04

Both lovely names but I suppose I always think what would ‘I’ rather be called and I would personally prefer Sophia.
Sometimes it depends on the child though, they might look more like one of those names than the other Smile

Emmylou292 · 17/01/2021 15:55

I like both.

I'm old enough to remember old ladies being called Daisy so I don't struggle to imagine it on an older person.

feelingverylazytoday · 17/01/2021 14:52

@Sway19

Daisy the forensic pathologist - oh dear!
Oh fuck off. Who cares as long as she can do her job properly? It's Daisy for me.
BatleyTownswomensGuild · 17/01/2021 14:27

Daisy is too twee for me. Sophia is Ok but prefer Sophie over both...

ParisJeTAime · 16/01/2021 18:49

So you should be @Trickyboy! That isn't an easy profession to get into, at all. She must be incredibly bright. Pay no heed to comments on here from those who are....less bright Wink.

(Also, maybe think about changing username in case you say anything controversial elsewhere on the site, just in case your last post is too identifying)!

Trickyboy · 16/01/2021 18:43

Daisy the forensic pathologist 'oh dear' ???

I for one am hugely proud. Google Forensic science regulator and search 'Daisy' in the list of Accredited forensic pathologists.. there are 2. One is mine. !

Joolsin · 16/01/2021 15:44

Daisy by a mile. My mid-20s Daisy is an artisan baker and not in the least bit twee or cutesy.

Sophia/Sophie are boring names. Maybe Sophia was elegant at one stage, but now it's just over-used.

partyatthepalace · 16/01/2021 15:36

They are very different names. Sophia is grown up and with a long rich history, Daisy is a cutesy flower name that also used to be a nn for Margaret.

I think Daisy is naff on an adult, so would try and pick a slightly more sophisticated flower name like Jasmine or Iris. Sophia I think is lovely, but if it’s popularity puts you off then perhaps something with a similar feel like Serena or Seraphina.

CharlieBoo · 16/01/2021 15:31

I have a Daisy but I also love the name Sophia..

NiceLegsShameAboutTheFace · 15/01/2021 12:40

Sophia. All day long Smile

MercyBodle · 15/01/2021 12:23

I like both but would prefer to be called Sophia.

Bluesername · 14/01/2021 20:48

I love both. Sophia Daisy would be lovely.

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