Sacha (full name Alexander)

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What do people think of Sacha for a boy? Both our DDs have English name popular in Eastern Europe so I like how this fits.

I think of Sasha as a boys' name. Love it, actually.

Agree that the French spell it Sacha.

Interesting that it is only a boys' name in Germany (spellt Sascha).

I wouldn't spell it Sacha unless you were French. Sasha is easier to read/pronounce (as some might read ch as in cheese, in English ).

I have just seen all the recent replies. I am so pleased by all the positive reactions. I clearly need to consider the spelling of Sasha/Sacha further though.

Sasha is lovely and a great nickname for Alexander.

Agree about the 'ch' spelling being french and in english speaking countries 'sh' is more intuitive. Everyone will know how to pronounce Sasha.

In fact Sacha reminds Sacher Torte, an Austrian cake!

Lovely name. I know a German Sascha - think that's his name (i.e. not short for anything).

I think it's a bit feminine but probably because I know 2 female Sashas. I prefer Xander or Alex as a nn for Alexander.

I like it and still associate it more with a boys name, although it seems to be increasingly used for girls. I'd spell it Sasha for either gender in UK.

I LOVE it.

Was on our list.

I love it! I would personally go with Sacha though. I think it looks more like a boy's name - not sure why!

Love it too and it relates to the Alexander vs Arthur baby name thread....Yes, wish we'd used it as a diminutive for our DS!