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Saskia?

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Donutdelli · 27/08/2019 14:16

Pretty certain on it would just like to hear others opinions! Try not to be too brutal, just a simple 'not keen' will doGrin

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HMArsey · 27/08/2019 14:20

I love it. So there. Grin

SleepWarrior · 27/08/2019 14:24

Yes, really nice name.

My head does instantly go to either that silly film The Wedding Video with Robert Webb in, or Easterners circa 2000, but those associations would quickly be broken if I knew an actual Saskia!

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 27/08/2019 14:25

love it but i always assume most people dont!

Militantmartha · 27/08/2019 14:27

I think it's beautiful. Good choice. No idea why it's so divisive as it's a lovely old Dutch name. Rembrandt's wife was called Saskia and that's the association I make when I hear it.

finallychangedmyusername · 27/08/2019 14:27

Love it

augustagain · 27/08/2019 14:27

Really nice.

pippadowney · 27/08/2019 14:34

Love it

ojo821 · 27/08/2019 14:34

I really like it. I know a few too!

ClaraThePigeon · 27/08/2019 14:38

Hate it.

Colourfulest · 27/08/2019 14:39

Type Saskia into the search bar and you'll find it's pretty popular on mumsnet!

SayOohLaLa · 27/08/2019 14:41

Love it. She's a character in one of my DS's books and I love it every time I read it. It works well for a baby / little girl / adult woman.

Consider Sacha and Ingrid as well, in a similar vein.

NoWayNoHow · 27/08/2019 14:44

BEAUTIFUL

Sparklfairy · 27/08/2019 14:50

I think there was a spate of women on reality shows called Saskia and similar, all 'glamour models' which may explain the negative connotation. Ive always liked it though

Peachbubble · 27/08/2019 15:10

Love it

sallievp · 27/08/2019 15:13

I love it... Sasha too!

Frith2013 · 27/08/2019 17:22

I like it and know a 16 year old Saskia.

Starfish83 · 27/08/2019 19:50

It’s my toddler’s name. We love it and have only had positive responses so far. 😊 x

hereforasillygoosetime · 27/08/2019 20:12

Love it

Roselilly36 · 27/08/2019 20:16

I really like it.

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Donutdelli · 27/08/2019 22:08

Thanks everyone! Clarathepigeon im sorry you're having such a bad day...Grin

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AverageMummy · 28/08/2019 08:01

‘Not keen’

IckleBear · 28/08/2019 13:42

I quite like it but it's a brand of water

twilightcafe · 28/08/2019 13:45

I like it.

EsmesRedPetticoat · 28/08/2019 13:46

Love it. It helps that I know a Saskia and she is a truly wonderful human being!

hardyloveit · 28/08/2019 13:47

Reminds me of the character from eastenders - not keen

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