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Sadie or Cleo

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countrybum · 20/05/2021 03:03

Can't believe I'm questioning what thought was our chosen name again (Cleo) almost at due date and having another wobble. Out of interest do you prefer Sadie or Cleo?

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IamnotwhouthinkIam · 20/05/2021 03:25

Cleo would be my pick of the two- has a cool vibe and feels less well used. Sadie blends more into the popular retro/cute nickname territory for me (Nancy, Edie, Marnie etc).

JemimaJoy · 20/05/2021 03:48

Love both!

Rainbowqueeen · 20/05/2021 04:38

Cleo

Sadie just makes me think of the song Sadie the cleaning lady

Peachbubble · 20/05/2021 06:58

Cleo 100%

partyatthepalace · 20/05/2021 07:54

Cleo for sure - fabulous name.

Sadie is a nn for Sarah, too insubstantial and faddy as a full name.

THATbasicSNOWFLAKE · 20/05/2021 07:59

I prefer Sadie

Marcipex · 20/05/2021 08:03

Cleo, lovely and unusual without being odd.

Sadie is okay but does begin with Sad.

CandyLeBonBon · 20/05/2021 08:04

Haha I have a dog and a child named for each of those!!

DotDotDotDotDot · 20/05/2021 09:16

I really like both of these girls names, nice choices. I think it’s always good to have at least 2 possibilities, when you meet her you’ll know which one she is. Good luck.

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countrybum · 20/05/2021 09:59

Sadie the cleaning lady 🤭 and I'm going to take a wild guess that your dog is named cleo 😂 there does seem to be some pet associations but it hasn't really put me off. Yet haha

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Spied · 20/05/2021 10:02

Much prefer Sadie.
Cleo is feline to me and it's just not to my taste.

Edenember · 20/05/2021 10:18

Cleo

Jeschara · 20/05/2021 11:04

Cleo. Lovely name.

Turquoisa80 · 20/05/2021 11:06

I like Sadie.. Cleo makes me think of cats

emmathedilemma · 20/05/2021 11:09

Sadie
Cleo makes me think of cars even though the spelling is different!

TheDaydreamBelievers · 20/05/2021 11:14

I like both but prefer Cleo!

lottiegarbanzo · 20/05/2021 11:15

I love Cleo

Sadie is a nn and sounds sour to my ear. I don't like the sad and sadism associations (visually and aurally).

If I was looking for lovely alternatives to Cleo, I'd think of Clarice and Suki (which is probably also a nn, I don't know but it's silky smooth, a bit feline and a beautiful sound).

Fauvist · 20/05/2021 11:35

Cleo makes me think Renault, though it is a lovely name. I would go with Sadie.

bagsofshite · 20/05/2021 11:40

Sadie

OopsUp · 20/05/2021 11:40

Like Cleo but wouldn't use it because it makes me think of cars.

Love Sadie and it was list.

Bibidy · 20/05/2021 11:42

I would go Sadie. Cleo is lovely but has definitely picked up in popularity lately so you might find she is one of a few Cleo's in her year at school (if that bothers you).

SteveArnottsCodeine · 20/05/2021 11:46

Cleo makes me think of cats and Cleopatra the Egyptian Queen. Oh and 90s girl band Cleopatra. Go with Sadie.

TempsPerdu · 20/05/2021 11:49

Cleo - lovely and feels more substantial.

We shortlisted it for DD but like others were ultimately put off by the Renault thing (especially as I personally prefer the Clio spelling!) It seems to be better used now though so probably less of an issue.

StevieNix · 20/05/2021 11:51

Love both and they’re both on my list!
I think Cleo slightly wins in my opinion though

Cbeebiesrehab · 20/05/2021 11:52

100% Cleo. Lovely, unusual, short, easy for her to learn to write :)

Really dislike Sadie, sounds very harsh and brassy to me, although I’m sure I’m in the minority.