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Some questions about names:

43 replies

Shasha17 · 23/10/2021 07:49

If you weren't in the UK and were raising your children in a country where The Little Mermaid wasn't well known, would you consider Ursula a usable name?

Is Susannah pretty, or dated?

Do you prefer Beatrice or Beatrix?

Do you prefer Cassian, Caspian, or Cassius?

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AdaColeman · 23/10/2021 12:58

I like Ursula, a good strong name.

I'm not keen on Susannah nor the various diminutives.

I think Beatrice is a prettier sound than Beatrix, and I'm not keen on Trixie as a nn.

I don't like any of the boys' names.

HeronLanyon · 23/10/2021 12:56

I like Ursula. Also Susannah but a bit less. And prefer Beatrice.
Caspian (sea!). Cassius so connected with clay - not fond is any of those three.

MrsMop1964 · 23/10/2021 12:48

Ursula to me will always be Ursula Brangwen from the novel Women in Love. I like the name.

crumblebug · 23/10/2021 12:38

I don't mind Ursula
Susannah is lovely
Prefer Beatrice to Beer-tricks
Cassian is my favourite, then Cassius, and I don't like Caspian (sounds 'crispy' to me!)

timoteigirl · 23/10/2021 12:36

Ursula a good name anywhere - strong connection to bears, what about Ursie?

Susannah a classic. YES

Beatrice okay but too popular for me
Beatrix - Dutch royalty.
What about Bellatrix?

I prefer Caspian
Cassian meh
Cassius Clay connection

LadyGAgain · 23/10/2021 12:36

Ursula - evil sea witch and Ulcer
Susanna - without the H. Beautiful name.
Beatrice - twee
Cassian is lovely. Don't like Cassius and Caspian feels a bit try hard.

IVflytrap · 23/10/2021 12:25
  1. Yes. It means "little bear". It's a cute name on a child and a strong one on a woman
  2. Pretty. Susie is a sweet nickname.
  3. Beatrix
  4. Cassian
MadeOfStarStuff · 23/10/2021 11:27

Ursula is useable but I’m not personally keen on the look or sound of it

Susannah is pretty, you may get some dated comments but I think it’s refreshing

Love Beatrice, although both are nice

Caspian of those choices

daisypond · 23/10/2021 09:30

Love Ursula. It’s a great, strong name. Little Mermaid wouldn’t occur to me. There’s no such character in the story.

Susannah is also great. I do know a toddler one.

Beatrice is better than Beatrix.

Cassian. Cassius has “slave name” associations - and famously the boxer changed his name because of it, and that would put me off it.

stillonthattightrope · 23/10/2021 09:15

I know a lovely Ursula but it wouldn't be a name that I'd choose for my own child.

I grew up with a Susannah who was really mean which would put me off. To me it's a very 80s name.

Love the name Beatrice and it's on my short list. Beatrix is harder sounding which I like less.

I think I prefer Cassius.

elfran · 23/10/2021 08:48

I live in the UK and love Ursula- in fact it's pretty near the top of my list should I ever have a second DD.

Susannah is lovely, reminds me of a series of children's books I had as a kid.

Beatrice and Beatrix both nice, slightly prefer the former.

Caspian for me; I just like the sharper sound.

RavenclawsRoar · 23/10/2021 08:12

Well I live and teach in England and have taught two Ursulas (both English) so I think it's fine. Actually a very elegant name.
Susannah I like too, I think it's pretty.
I'd go for Beatrice over Beatrix but not as nice as your first two choices. I like Cassian best from the rest of your post.

ParmigianoReggiano · 23/10/2021 08:04

Ursula - quite nice
Susannah - lovely
Beatrice but not keen on either
Cassian

AutumnLeafy · 23/10/2021 08:03

I think its the Urgh sound I don't like

EdgeOfACoin · 23/10/2021 08:02

Ursula - usable. Reminds me of the character in the novel Life After Life by Kate Atkinson

Susannah - the full name is nice, though the nickname Sue is dated and I find Susie a bit twee.

Beatrice - a classic name that I prefer to Beatrix.

I like Cassian and Caspian. Not keen on Cassius - it sounds a bit try-hard.

alpinerain · 23/10/2021 08:02

I feel horrible saying this but Úrsula just sounds like an evil person to me, regardless of the little mermaid association.

Susannah is old fashioned but I really like it.

I absolutely love both Beatrice and Beatrix! Beatrix would be my pick.

I really like Caspian but not a fan of Cassian or Cassius.

FelicityPike · 23/10/2021 08:02

Ursula…I would research how popular it was in that country (Denmark?) it’s an alright name.

Susannah…decent enough.

Beatrice.

Caspian.

AutumnLeafy · 23/10/2021 07:51

Ursula - I don't really like it.

Susannah - nice

Beatrice or Beatrix- Beatrice

Do you prefer Cassian, Caspian, or Cassius? I hate all of them sorry. Cassius if I really had to.