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Too dated?

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Roseypetals · 27/02/2022 09:50

Is Stephanie too “dated”?
I’m in my early 30s and I only know two and didn’t go to school with any despite it being popular in that era (maybe regional??) Of the two I know one is a couple of years older than me and one in her 60s.
We’re considering it for DD as we like the way it sounds.

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Papyrus · 27/02/2022 19:21

I like it. Not many about, and the nickname Stevie is cute - different from all the Evas/Ivys/Islas but not so different she would stand out like a sore thumb.

Aspidistra1 · 27/02/2022 19:28

There’s a 3 year old Stephanie in DS’ class. It’s surprisingly unusual but works and she’s very cute!

Ikeameatballs · 27/02/2022 19:31

I like it but don’t like Steph as a nn.

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Roseypetals · 27/02/2022 19:33

@Aspidistra1

There’s a 3 year old Stephanie in DS’ class. It’s surprisingly unusual but works and she’s very cute!
Aw lovely Smile
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Camandmitch · 27/02/2022 19:35

I really like it. I knew a few at school (I'm in my late 30s). It's not dated like Michelle, Kelly and Kerrie imo (of which there were similar numbers of at my school)

Rockmehardplace · 27/02/2022 19:35

It was VERY popular where I live about 30 years ago but a friend called her daughter Stephanie 5 years ago and now I think it sounds lovely, uncommon but not unusual.

welshweasel · 27/02/2022 19:37

I like it but prefer the Stefanie spelling.

Twizbe · 27/02/2022 19:38

I knew a few at school and they were all horrible girls. Put me off the name totally.

ukborn · 27/02/2022 19:39

I know a teenage Stephanie. I don't think it's dated. If you love it then use it - it might be nice to be the only one with a name that's not a weird one!

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 27/02/2022 19:44

Love it, I’m in my 50s and have only ever known a handful, but it was a possibility for DD, largely because of Stevie Nicks!

In real life the Stephanies I’ve know have been mostly Steph and one Annie.

MotherOfCrocodiles · 27/02/2022 19:44

Like it.

Stevie as a nn is more "now" thank Steph, which was popular for my age (40s). Stevie us the cool daughter in Madame Secretary

Jamaicatheyhaveabobsledteam · 27/02/2022 19:44

I love it, it will be unusual and it’s a lovely name. Not own we could use and it’s too close to our surname but otherwise it would have been on the list.
We also considers Josephine, similar sound.

Jamaicatheyhaveabobsledteam · 27/02/2022 19:45

@Cakecakecheese

If people can call their child Ethel you can call yours Stephanie. I like 80s names. Claire needs to make a comeback.
Not sure about Claire, I don’t like it and spend my whole time spelling it! It’s definitely a child of the early 80s name, there were loads of us at school! With Sarah’s, Hannah’s and Anna’s
IamnotwhouthinkIam · 27/02/2022 22:22

Very slightly imo - I would probably guess a Stephanie to be aged thirties to fifties (similar to names like Amanda and Heather - names that simply became slightly more popular over a few decades). But it was never really overused in the UK imo and has such a pretty sound (as well as very cool nn in Stevie), that I don't think it would stop me using it.

RosesAndHellebores · 27/02/2022 22:28

Isn't there a Princess Stephanie of Monaco? Wasn't she a bit edgy?

I think it's fine.

KirstenBlest · 28/02/2022 14:31

Stefania is niice

bloominglovelyorange · 28/02/2022 14:48

Is it just me that thinks the second part of the name sounds like a rude word? Do I need to grow up?

RavenclawsRoar · 28/02/2022 14:50

I love the name Stephanie! I'm a similar age to you op and didn't know anyone with the name either at school so it feels unusual to me. I'm also a teacher and don't think I've ever taught one either.

StrychnineInTheSandwiches · 28/02/2022 14:51

It is a bit dated but so what. I like it.

I think Lady Gaga is a Stephanie.

TerribleCustomerCervix · 28/02/2022 14:55

I don’t mind it, but I’d get out in front and use Stevie as a nickname before anyone tried calling her Steph.

KirstenBlest · 28/02/2022 14:55

@bloominglovelyorange, it's STEPH-uh-nee so unless you call your pudenda your uh-nee...

sayanythingelse · 03/03/2022 16:24

[quote Roseypetals]@sayanythingelse that’s my only worry with it, that if it is viewed as an out of time name she’ll really dislike it and wish I’d called her Ava or Ivy or something more popular right now[/quote]
Sorry this reply is days late but funnily enough, my DD is called one of those names. I slightly regret it because it's got SO popular!
She goes to school with an Eric, Phoebe, Monty and Kate though so not every kid has an Olivia, Amelia, Maisie type popular name.

Aquamarine1029 · 03/03/2022 16:25

@felulageller

Not when it has the sound 'fanny' in it
🙄

FFS. Only if you pronounce it incorrectly.

SunshinePie · 03/03/2022 16:37

Personally, without causing offence I think it sounds a bit working class Confused but that maybe just the area I live in.

Dionysus78 · 03/03/2022 16:54

@Lurking9to5

I like it. I like some dated names though, Melanie, Jillian, Lindsay, I like the sound of them.
You've included both my first and middle name there, thanks!