Sacha (full name Alexander)

[ArtigeneAuberchoke]

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.

[tammytoby]

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).

[tammytoby]

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 ).

[ArtigeneAuberchoke]

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.

[shoobidoo]

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.

[shoobidoo]

In fact Sacha reminds Sacher Torte, an Austrian cake!

[mumoftoomany]

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

[ladymia]

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.

[evamummy]

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.

[chaya5738]

I LOVE it.

Was on our list.

[PandaWatch]

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

[gazzalw]

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!