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Sarah

90 replies

Umbella · 17/01/2022 14:42

Any thoughts on this name? I've always loved it but wondered whether people thought it seemed very plain. I'm also aware it was popular when I was young so might seem a bit old hat.

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RedCandyApple · 17/01/2022 21:29

Boring

Crowdfundingforcake · 17/01/2022 21:28

Plus, Fleetwood Mac!

BliainNua · 17/01/2022 21:28

Love it ❤

blyn · 17/01/2022 21:28

I love the name but I do like traditional names. There were loads of Sarahs around when my son was at school.

3peassuit · 17/01/2022 21:27

Timeless and classic.

Crowdfundingforcake · 17/01/2022 21:26

Lovely name - no issues with pronunciation or spelling, not related to any particular time (oh that name's so millennial/1950's). Elegant, not over used.

SquigglePigs · 17/01/2022 20:20

I like it. I think it's simple and unfussy rather than plain. I'd have used it but I have a few friends called Sarah so couldn't really.

The list of other names you wouldn't hear made me smile - we have a baby Rachel with one of our friends. I think it's sweet.

tapdancingmum · 17/01/2022 20:18

I have a Sarah who is nearly 21 and I love the name. There was only her at primary school with her name and two at secondary. I've been hearing it a lot more recently but not too much.

Classica · 17/01/2022 20:16

It's okay. Definitely boring though.

I know so many of them of all ages. One of those safe names that just hangs around.

TheGratefulBread · 17/01/2022 20:09

I'm Sarah. Late 30's. I've always loved it. Was never bothered by its popularity.

It's definitely timeless. Yes with almost any timeless name, there will be periods when it's more popular, but at the same time when you hear the name (or any timeless name) you can't be certain how old that Sarah, Edward, Elizabeth, John etc etc is. Sarah could easily be 8 months, 18, or 80. I think that's one of the reasons I love having the name.

stupendousfragmentariness · 17/01/2022 20:03

@LBear04

Lovely name, if you worried about it being a bit plain you could modify it to Sara? Xx
There's also Sarah-Jane, Sarah-Lou and so on.

All the women I know with those names are fab.

Bilbohobbit · 17/01/2022 20:02

I love Sarah. Serene and graceful. I have a Sarah and she's very happy with her name ( young adult - we don't know any other Sarahs her age.

Icenii · 17/01/2022 19:59

I'm liking Sarah, Louise, Claire, Emma, Nicola etc.

LBear04 · 17/01/2022 19:59

Lovely name, if you worried about it being a bit plain you could modify it to Sara? Xx

Justkeeppedaling · 17/01/2022 19:58

Love it

Mrstwiddle · 17/01/2022 19:57

I think it’s a pleasant (if a little dull) name, but I agree with PP that there’s just too many Sarahs in the 30-50 age group atm

Geamhradh · 17/01/2022 19:54

It's lovely.
Timeless, classy and elegant.

stupendousfragmentariness · 17/01/2022 19:43

I know Sarahs who are 5, 9, 12, 18 and 32. It won't seem weird or dated at all. It never fell from use.

Comedycook · 17/01/2022 19:39

Nice enough but yes, it's plain imo.

GrandPrismatic · 17/01/2022 19:37

There were 4 in my class at school (80s) and now I’m thinking about it, I only have one Sarah in my current group of friends and regular acquaintances im not sure where they have all gone! Do it…I like it’s simplicity. And everyone can say it.

elvis4nuts · 17/01/2022 19:30

Very dull name

Imissmoominmama · 17/01/2022 19:29

I’m from the Sarah era (it’s not my name). I think it’s one of the names which hasn’t dated. There were Helens, Tinas, Amandas, Angelas Sharons etc, which have, a little, but I don’t see Sarah in the same way.

tearinghairout · 17/01/2022 19:29

It has a lovely sound. Strong and classic.

Buddhabowl · 17/01/2022 19:24

I wouldn't personally. There are so many Sarah's aged 30 to 50, it is crazily popular for my age group (mid thirties). This means your daughter will have a 'mum' name, the same name as lots of her friends mums and very few peers. On seeing her name written down people will naturally assume she is 30 years older than she is. I say this as someone who has a 70s name when I was born in the 80s. I'd rather be ahead of a trend than behind it and it won't be due a full revival for a long time yet.

stupendousfragmentariness · 17/01/2022 18:55

I LOVE that Thin Lizzy song, @AmberLynn1536.

There's also very different songs by Charles Aznavour and J. J. Goldman which pay tribute to very different Sarahs.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=-3daqp4U6ag

m.youtube.com/watch?v=aTnCoWxBkk0