Susanna or similar

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RoseApp · 20/10/2024 19:03

Opinions on

Susanna
Suzanna (really like Zanna as a nickname)
Xanthe
Elowen
Hannah - family name historically
Ellen - family name historically
Maja - more interesting version of Margaret also a family name

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CheeseWisely · 20/10/2024 19:20

If you like Susanna and you like Zanna, why not use Susanna as long form and Sanna as a nickname?

My favourite on your list is Hannah (or Hanna), it was on our list had we had a girl.

DinnaeFashYerself · 20/10/2024 19:19

Sorry, I forgot to add opinions:

Susanna -somewhat dated, but stands the test of time
Suzanna (really like Zanna as a nickname) - not so keen on the spelling, love the nickname
Xanthe - really don't like
Elowen - pretty
Hannah - family name historically - pretty, timeless
Ellen - family name historically - soid, timeless
Maja - more interesting version of Margaret also a family name - not so keen, what about Meg or Megan?

DinnaeFashYerself · 20/10/2024 19:18

Other similar sounding names, to me at least, are:

Rosanna
Julianna
Liliana
Victoria

KirstenBlest · 20/10/2024 19:16

Susanna - like it. Works internationally. I also prefer Susannah.
Suzanna (really like Zanna as a nickname) - looks wrong
Xanthe - ok
Elowen - nice enough but she'll be yet another Ellie. Also the EL-ow-en instead of El-OW-en would bug me.
Hannah - family name historically - fine
Ellen - family name historically - ok but another Ellie. Prefer Helen
Maja - Ma-ya or Madge-a? Too close to Mia/Maya/Maia.

LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 20/10/2024 19:07

I like Susanna (my preferred spelling is Susannah and definitely wouldn’t use Suzanna) and like Zanna.

I also really like Xanthe (think this is my favourite on your list).

hannah and Ellen are alright, can’t really go wrong with them. Not keen on the others

Mygreyhair · 20/10/2024 19:04

I have a Susanna who is a Susie and a Zanna.

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