Samantha?

[DessieLou]

As a sister for Madeleine...any thoughts? It's never been on my radar before but I met a little Samantha/Sammy today and she was so cute; it really suited her.

I couldn't because of the association with I'm Sorry I haven't a Clue, but I doubt most people will make that link

ha ha yes, sorry i haven't a clue! But agree most people wouldn't think of that.

I like it, it's definitely due a comeback, 70s names are maybe on the up? And lots of scope for variation Sam, sammy etc

I sort of want to like it...but I don't? Does that make any sense? (No )

I think it's because I was a seventies child myself, so just can't get to grips with anything like Samantha/Angela/Jennifer/Fiona coming back around...

I've always loved this name. And Pamela.

Hmmm I'm not that keen to be honest. I really like Sam for a boy but for some reason Samantha doesn't do it for me. Can't really articulate why though - sorry :( I think Madeleine is a much prettier name.

Koala, I know exactly what you mean! I feel like that about Josephine.

Sammy and a Maddy? Not sure I like that.

I'm not too keen on Samantha, as it feels very 80s/90s. I do however LOVE Samantha Jones, so that is swaying me in its favour.

It makes me think of Bewitched (just given away my age). Would be v appropriate if she can wiggle her nose (and useful too).

I like it. I always thought it was very much an 80s/90s name until recently and the youngest one I knew was my cousin who is now 27.

However, I recently met Samanthas who are 7,11 and 13.

I'm not keen on Sam and Sammy though which I think are probably inevitable.

I like Sam, hate Sammy though.

I like Samantha but don't like Sam or Sammy as nicknames. It'd be on my list if I could guarantee only the full name was ever used.

This thread makes me feel oooold Can't believe my era has come around again! I like it.

I don't like it, sounds very '80's and not in a good way, sorry.

I like Sammy/Sammie
Not too keen on Samantha personally but hey in 10 years time at school her name could be really 'cool' as there probably won't be many around!

Kind of makes me think of the satc character.

But it is a good solid name.

It's very 70's isn't it? I can't really get past that.

I love it. It was in my top five for my DD

I think it must be a generational thing. My mum who is 70 pulled a terrible face when I told her some of the very 50's names that are back in vogue at the moment.

I think the rule is that if you can remember it first time around you don't like it.

I'm waiting for a revival of Sharons and Traceys and Donnas and Elaines, then I'll know I'm truly old.

It's a bit dated, most Samanthas are around 40 or so by now.

But honestly, if you really like it, it's your choice. It will probably be back in fashion in 15-20 years and she will love it then !

My DP really wants Samantha for our baby. I do like the name, there aren't many little ones around these days which I like but I have said no as I was actually called Samantha for the first week of my life and DP has a very very common surname so it sounds a little dull for me.

Hmm, it should be nice but somehow it's not - all on associations probably - so 70s-80s that it seems to lack seriousness and seems just dated, lightweight, not classic- even though it's a nice shape and sound.

I think Sylvanians has hit the nail on the head, actually.

What she said is exactly the way I feel about the name Lisa, too.