Sophie or Alice?

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Babyname26 · 03/08/2023 09:19

We can't decide between Sophie or Alice as first name for baby due soon. I think I prefer Sophie, DH prefers Alice. What is putting me off Sophie is that most of the Sophie's I have come across are in their 20s and 30s so would people assume our child is around that age when they hear her name? Does this mean it will date.

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Theoldwoman · 03/08/2023 13:08

Both perfectly fine names.

Alice is one of my favourites. I slightly prefer Sophia over Sophie.

MrsBennetsPoorNerves · 03/08/2023 10:50

They are two of my favourite names, OP. Would have happily used either for my dd if dh had been on board. Sorry, that doesn't help you choose!

FayCarew · 03/08/2023 10:24

Both lovely. Sophie is slightly more popular according to Babies with names beginning Sop in England & Wales since 1996 (darkgreener.com).

The only downside to Sophie IMO is that Sophia and Sofia are so popular.

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Sewingdufus · 03/08/2023 10:00

Alice. Every time. Timeless.

I find Sophie a little wish washy.

SwingsAndRoundabouts22 · 03/08/2023 10:00

I have a 2 year old Sophie and we met at least three more at baby groups when I was on mat leave! So pretty popular in our area (maybe too many Sophie's!)

continentallentil · 03/08/2023 09:52

Sophie

I like it better and is less used than Alice right now. There are a sea of Alices at the moment. Sophia has been mega popular recently, although tailing off now.

It’s a classic so not dated.

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