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Saskia or Savannah

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GreenLeopard1 · 24/01/2023 22:13

We keep coming back to both Saskia and Savannah but neither name seems to ‘stick’. Any thoughts? Is Saskia a bit harsh? Is Savannah too much of a long name?
Any other names that spring to mind when you hear these?

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ChildrenOfTheQuorn · 27/01/2023 09:20

Saskia for me.

ScreamALullabye · 27/01/2023 08:31

Savannah is a lovely name

SquashPenguin · 27/01/2023 08:28

Savannah is much nicer. Saskia reminds of a couple of irritating Big Brother contestants from a long time ago.

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GreenLeopard1 · 27/01/2023 08:22

Kids are funny! Would be pronounced Savan-ah rather than Savarna

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Findyourneutralspace · 25/01/2023 21:25

Saskia. It’s a lovely elegant name that would suit a child and a woman.

namechangeforthisbleep · 25/01/2023 21:23

I love savannah. Would have had for my girl if my friend didn't name her girl that. She beat me 😂

Luredbyapomegranate · 25/01/2023 21:22

Saskia all the way, great sassy name.

Savannah always seems a bit Hello mag to me

Sabrina, Serena, Selina, Sanchia, Susannah and Shoshanna are all also very nice

avamiah · 25/01/2023 21:19

I love Saskia to be honest as it’s a unusual name and a name that you won’t forget.

CharitySchmarity · 25/01/2023 21:14

I like Savannah but love Saskia!

SirSidneyRuffDiamond · 25/01/2023 12:32

Saskia is a beautiful and classy name.

Usergjdksndjsn · 25/01/2023 11:29

I think Savannah is more classic sounding
Saskia is a bit harsher to my ear

VenusClapTrap · 25/01/2023 11:10

Saskia.

BitOutOfPractice · 25/01/2023 10:59

Iove Saskia so much. I have one in my immediate family.

Disneyforaweek · 25/01/2023 10:57

I like both but I think I prefer Saskia

If neither feel quite right then don't force it, keep looking or wait to see what you feel is right once you see her ☺️

MyLoveIsYourLove0xO · 25/01/2023 10:55

Saskia

KirstenBlest · 25/01/2023 10:54

Saskia

everythingsapickle · 25/01/2023 10:51

Love Saskia!
Really dislike Savannah, sorry.

WandaWomblesaurus · 25/01/2023 07:56

I know a Savannah - she's beautiful.
It's a beautiful name.

Consufed · 25/01/2023 07:54

Savannah is nice, also Susannah and Sanchia.

Judgyjudgy · 25/01/2023 04:58

Love both

Flatandhappy · 25/01/2023 04:47

Love Savannah, find Saskia a bit harsh.

Roseyposeypudding · 25/01/2023 04:40

Saskia is beautiful and classy. Savannah has a nice sound but is often called chavvy on name boards (although I disagree with this)

aibutohavethisusername · 24/01/2023 23:34

Savannah

Pemba · 24/01/2023 23:21

Saskia of the two, much classier.
Susannah springs to mind of course, similar sound to Savannah but nicer and more classic, makes a lot of great short names too.

daysleepers · 24/01/2023 23:13

Love Savannah!

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