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Samantha

55 replies

suzettenoisette · 24/09/2023 15:03

Would you say that Samantha is dated? What would you think of a baby Samantha?

We don't hate Sam, but we'd prefer if people called her Samantha. Too long?

I kind of dislike Sammy, is that an issue? Sam I don't mind (even though I'd prefer Samantha), but Sammy is really not my favourite.

Other options are Sabrina and Kiera as well as Holly and Poppy.

I loved Isabella and Eva (Eva-Marie, Eva-Maria) for a while, but now they'll likely be middle names.

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TooOldForThisNonsense · 24/09/2023 16:45

Sam Cam = Samantha Cameron, David Cameron’s wife

its ok

PurpleChrayne · 24/09/2023 16:44

I love the name Samantha. Definitely due a resurgence!

SunnieShine · 24/09/2023 16:39

I really like Samantha, but it WILL get shortened to Sammy by a lot of people.

suzettenoisette · 24/09/2023 16:32

I've never heard of Sam Cam, but I'll google it.

Thanks!

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fishfingersandtoes · 24/09/2023 15:06

Sam is quite a popular non-binary choice at my daughter's school (chosen by the kids not the parents) so I don't think it's outdated.
Samantha is a bit old fashioned but probably due an revival. My first connotation is for Sam Cam, but as soon as it's your babies name it will be hers not anyone else's.

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