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Scheherazade

131 replies

Allthatglittersisntart · 09/01/2024 23:07

This is one of the only names I can agree on with my DP,(both Persian and an example of strong heroine who is a powerful storyteller) however I think it is only suitable as a middle name.
I have tried to explain to my DP that it is hard to pronounce and that it would become ‘Shahza’ however he doesn't understand what is wrong with that and I struggle to explain.

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pamshortsbrokenbothherlegs · 10/01/2024 09:22

This is one of my guilty pleasure names - not my style at all on paper (so I'd not use it myself), but I think it's gorgeous.

Agree with pp that both Hera and Zadie are good, simple and fresh nn options.

planetarynoodle · 10/01/2024 08:12

GORGEOUS name ❤️

PumpkinPie1990 · 10/01/2024 08:08

Scheherazade is also the name of a beautiful poem by Richard Siken - have a read

CosyFanTucci · 10/01/2024 07:53

It’s a beautiful name but it’s a no from me. Imagine trying to spell out an email address every time: s-c-h-e-h no, s-C-h…

SunflowerSeeds123 · 10/01/2024 07:45

Magnificent name. I'm a sucker for the type. But I imagine it will be anglicised or shortened over time.

I don't agree with pp. I live in London and am used to getting to grips with non-British names. Names are important. They honour culture, religion, family and history. It's not for me as a British person to say, It's too difficult to say/spell! It's for me to respect the person and aim to address them properly.

therealcookiemonster · 10/01/2024 01:47

I wouldn't reccommend it as your child will have to waste many hours of their life trying to get people to say/write it correctly.

I don't know why but I also don't like the name... maybe because I hate the 1001 nights fairy tales. I read the full versions and they are downright pervy, creepy and disgusting.

Luckypoppy · 10/01/2024 00:59

And I love it. I wouldn't shorten it but it will get shortened so try it to one you like first!

Luckypoppy · 10/01/2024 00:58

Shortened to;

Sherry
Sher
Is
Heri
Zade

You can use the shortened form you like so that it sticks.

Babla · 10/01/2024 00:48

Bit of a mouthful

MadamVastra · 10/01/2024 00:45

Yes like a pp I know one and it's shortened to Sherry

HundredMilesAnHour · 10/01/2024 00:20

If you're in the UK, I don't think it becoming 'Shahza' is a good idea. She'll end up being called Shazza and people will think her name is really Sharon.

ShippingNews · 10/01/2024 00:17

I'd call her Sher. Beautiful name !

Pepperama · 10/01/2024 00:15

Only know one - she’s shortened it to Sheree

penjil · 10/01/2024 00:15

Is it pronounced Shuh-heh-riz-aada?

Guavafish1 · 10/01/2024 00:08

It's a nice name with rich culture behind it.

goodnessmeits2024 · 09/01/2024 23:54

It's a beautiful name and beautiful music. What a lovely choice.

TheBossOfMe · 09/01/2024 23:40

OhBumBags · 09/01/2024 23:33

How is it pronounced?

I think I'm saying it wrong in my head

Try sounding it out in syllables and it’s pretty easy.

[SHUH] + [HERR] + [UH] + [ZAA] + [D]

OhBumBags · 09/01/2024 23:33

How is it pronounced?

I think I'm saying it wrong in my head

TheBossOfMe · 09/01/2024 23:31

It’s a fabulous name - we have two in our family, one is always called by her full name (lives in London), the other is usually called Sherry (lives in Orange County).

PiratePetespajamas · 09/01/2024 23:15

That said pp above is also right: you can, with a little insistence, establish a full name as the only name to be used. My children all have long names - some like to shorten and I don’t mind; one I don’t like the nicknames for and have always insisted on the full name. That DC also tells people their name is not XYZ abbreviation, and insists themselves on the full name.

but, though long, it’s about half the length of Scheherazade!

theduchessofspork · 09/01/2024 23:15

It’s rather splendid though

Could be Zadie or Hera for short ?

Or Jasmine is nice..

SkaneTos · 09/01/2024 23:14

It's a beautiful name.

MCOut · 09/01/2024 23:14

Sche-heri-zad is how I thought it was pronounced. She will probably have to correct people and it might get shorted. Though, kids nowadays do seem like they are more likely to put the effort in to get it correct. It probably depends where you live.

ConciseQueen · 09/01/2024 23:13

I can’t imagine wasting my child’s time with this. It is an endless typo scenario, however lovely.

Sugher · 09/01/2024 23:13

It’s a gorgeous name and great literary associations. People will be unfamiliar with the pronunciation but don’t let that stop you. And could you tell people to call her Hera or Zade if they absolutely must shorten it?