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Torn between 2 names - help!!

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Hellosonny123 · 19/11/2023 15:16

Hello, I am torn between 2 names & would love peoples initial favourite without overthinking it. The names are Harlow & Sofia/Sophia. I love that Harlow is more unique & don't love that Sofia is so popular but it is very pretty. Opinions please. TIA

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WaltzingWaters · 19/11/2023 16:07

I admit I don’t know the place but much prefer the name Harlow. Sophia is just very over used.

LittleGreenDuck · 19/11/2023 16:05

Another vote for Sophia.

Eva90 · 19/11/2023 16:02

Sofia (with an F) 😍

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 19/11/2023 15:55

Sophia

LL1991 · 19/11/2023 15:53

Another vote for Sophia, please not Harlow - it’s horrid. I’ve only ever driven through it and that’s enough!

Longdarkcloud · 19/11/2023 15:51

Marlow is nicer if you would be disappointed not to use Harlow

BigMadAndy · 19/11/2023 15:47

Sophia for sure.

NuffSaidSam · 19/11/2023 15:45

Sophia is a classic. Harlow is awful.

I wouldn't use Sophia because of how popular it is, but it's significantly better than being named after a shitty town in Essex!

FloofCloud · 19/11/2023 15:45

Yea Harlow doesn't really work in this country, bit like calling someone after a crappy town
Middle name maybe?

makeminealargeoneagain · 19/11/2023 15:45

Sophia. Harlow is awful.

CallieQ · 19/11/2023 15:43

Harlow is awful!

SoupDragon · 19/11/2023 15:43

Harlow is awful.

AdoraFruitcake · 19/11/2023 15:43

Wahwoo · 19/11/2023 15:42

Sofia. Harlow is a grim town in Essex.

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Wahwoo · 19/11/2023 15:42

Sofia. Harlow is a grim town in Essex.

Himawarigirl · 19/11/2023 15:41

Harlow sounds like a boy’s name to me but I’ve never heard it before so don’t know.

Comedycook · 19/11/2023 15:41

Sophia by a mile

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 19/11/2023 15:39

Sofia. 😍😍😍😍

BoleynMemories13 · 19/11/2023 15:28

Definitely Sophia, spelt this way.

Harlow (the place) is an absolute shithole and as a name it's very of the moment trendy. I'd choose popular over trendy any day.