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Saskia or Paloma

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Danielle9988 · 16/06/2024 08:29

Hi :)

Due with a baby girl this August and struggling to decide between Saskia and Paloma…

I have always loved Saskia but many family and friends aren’t as in love with it. It’s still my favourite as looking for something less common and beautiful for a girl.

Thoughts on which to go with?

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DramaAlpaca · 21/06/2024 00:51

Saskia is fab. Sort of sassy, spiky and cool, yet very Dutch traditional.

I don't like Paloma at all, sorry.

RogueFemale · 21/06/2024 00:17

I think Saskia is prettier. Paloma might be a bit odd if you don't have spanish connections.

Longdarkcloud · 20/06/2024 20:46

Saskia was the name of Rembrandt’s wife and has a long history. I think it’s great and well enough known yet not too popular. Paloma is nice, too, but not quite as strong. I think the 2 would go well together as Saskia Paloma

BadCattitude · 18/06/2024 10:57

Paloma is lovely - MUCH prefer it to Saskia

WayOutOfLine · 17/06/2024 22:14

I used to know a kick-ass Saskia, so I'm for that one!

PadstowGirl · 17/06/2024 22:12

Saskia. Paloma sounds a bit like a disease.

user1492757084 · 17/06/2024 07:15

Saskia is sweetest to my ears.

shoopshoopdedoo · 16/06/2024 21:35

Really like Saskia

OpenRobin · 16/06/2024 18:12

I think both names are lovely.
I'd go for the one you've always loved and ignore friends/family opinions

Nicebloomers · 16/06/2024 16:30

Both are lovely names. I prefer Paloma, but Saskia is really lovely.

Wontletmeusemynormalname · 16/06/2024 16:05

I have a Saskia and love it just as much now as I did 17yrs ago. Only ever came across one other one which was in Germany.

Paloma just makes me think Paloma faith and I don't like her much lol

Fontainebleau007 · 16/06/2024 15:23

Saskia

PuttingDownRoots · 16/06/2024 14:35

Knowing that Paloma is Spanish for pigeon is a bit off putting for me. Before that I thought it quite pretty

nocoolnamesleft · 16/06/2024 14:25

RoobarbAndMustard · 16/06/2024 13:52

@Danielle9988 Saskia is your favourite. It's your choice what to name your baby, not family or friends.
With Paloma everyone would think Paloma Faith.

Well not everyone. Paloma makes me think of the song Una Paloma Blanca...

RoobarbAndMustard · 16/06/2024 13:52

@Danielle9988 Saskia is your favourite. It's your choice what to name your baby, not family or friends.
With Paloma everyone would think Paloma Faith.

SilverBranchGoldenPears · 16/06/2024 13:51

Paloma!

FayCarew · 16/06/2024 13:50

Saskia - pretty and elegant-sounding.
Isn't Paloma pigeon in Spanish? Seems a bit downmarket.

Obviously, I hadn't read the thread.Smile

RedYellowPinkGreenPurpleOrangeBlue · 16/06/2024 13:20

Danielle9988 · 16/06/2024 08:29

Hi :)

Due with a baby girl this August and struggling to decide between Saskia and Paloma…

I have always loved Saskia but many family and friends aren’t as in love with it. It’s still my favourite as looking for something less common and beautiful for a girl.

Thoughts on which to go with?

Saskia. As a few pps have said, Paloma means pigeon! 🐦

SallyWD · 16/06/2024 13:18

LadyMuckRake · 16/06/2024 13:00

Well, it's not really the case. There isn't a separate word for pigeon in Spanish. But a pigeon is a big dove.

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OK, it means dove or pigeon. Either way, I don't like the name or the meaning.

User6761 · 16/06/2024 13:06

I find Saskia hard to say and it has a harsh sound to me, but I can see on this thread that I'm in the minority.

While I don't love Paloma, I'd much much rather be called Paloma than Saskia.

But ultimately, the most important thing is you choose a name that you really like - everyone has different taste, no name is universally loved.

LadyMuckRake · 16/06/2024 13:00

SallyWD · 16/06/2024 11:19

I much prefer Saskia. It's lovely. Paloma means pigeon - to be honest I wouldn't want to be named after a pigeon!

Well, it's not really the case. There isn't a separate word for pigeon in Spanish. But a pigeon is a big dove.

LadyMuckRake · 16/06/2024 12:56

Paloma! That's beautiful. I know it's just taste but I find Saskia very harsh.

Sparklybutold · 16/06/2024 12:53

Saskia

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Danielle9988 · 16/06/2024 12:15

Thank you all for the feedback! I really appreciate it!

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Sunnnybunny72 · 16/06/2024 11:37

Saskia

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