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Shoshana, yes, no or maybe?

104 replies

Zanzan1 · 12/10/2019 21:51

What do people think of Shoshana, I'm really warming to it. DH is on the fence but a favourite aunt had this name so is warming too.

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endoflevelbaddy · 12/10/2019 23:08

Great character in Inglourious Basterds

Frith2013 · 12/10/2019 23:09

It sounds like you’re trying to say Susanna whilst steaming drunk.

Ikeameatballs · 12/10/2019 23:10

I like it. Another one who thinks of the character in Inglorious Basterds.

motortroll · 12/10/2019 23:17

Beautiful name!

It's on inglorious basterds (film) and I've lived it since I heard it. Lovely Jewish name!!

motortroll · 12/10/2019 23:18

Oh and my daughter is Esther which is also seen as a Jewish name. We are not Jewish.

colouringinpro · 12/10/2019 23:19

I've met an amazing Shoshanah who's had a huge positive impact on my son's health. So I'm definitely a fan 😁

DariaMorgendorffer · 12/10/2019 23:19

I like it Smile

LemonScentedStickyBat · 12/10/2019 23:21

Beautiful

alexdgr8 · 12/10/2019 23:22

No. not in this country. will be mocked mercilessly. see above. sorry.

Northernsoullover · 12/10/2019 23:22

It reminds me of a poor ventriloquist saying 'sausages' those of us above 45 will know what I mean.

Laquila · 12/10/2019 23:29

I quite like it, although I’ve always felt it was a tiny bit...faffy? Flowery? I think it’s reminds me of the name of a flower but I don’t know which.

The only one I’ve known had Tzippora for a sister - I definitely prefer Shoshana!

user1493494961 · 12/10/2019 23:30

No, dreadful.

bridgetreilly · 12/10/2019 23:31

I really like it, OP. I've also seen it spelled Shoshanna.

Hellofriend · 12/10/2019 23:50

How do you pronounce it?

Catforaheadrest · 12/10/2019 23:51

Couldn’t ever say it without thinking of Inglorious basterds!

Hoolihan · 12/10/2019 23:54

I know two, both Jewish. Presumably you are too, otherwise probably wouldn't use it.

diddlediddle · 13/10/2019 00:23

If Jewish, yes it's nice.

If not Jewish, defo don't use it.

itssquidstella · 13/10/2019 00:26

Yes, it's a beautiful nMe and I've taught a lovely Soshana.

ladybirdsarelovely33 · 13/10/2019 00:38

I know two - both Jewish. One is called Shosh 99% of the time. I think it's a lovely name.

Astronica · 13/10/2019 02:24

Yes.

zeddybrek · 13/10/2019 02:26

No

Oliversmumsarmy · 13/10/2019 02:46

I know a Shoshana

Definitely not

littleorangecat22 · 13/10/2019 03:33

I know two, both Jewish, both go by Shosh. I'd only use it if you are Jewish tbh but I love the name.

Shelley54 · 13/10/2019 03:50

Isn't it a dish where eggs are cooked in tomatoes in a frying pan?

RoyalMail · 13/10/2019 03:58

Beautiful Jewish name, though I’ve always seen it spelled Shoshanna.