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Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

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Saskia or Savannah

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GreenLeopard1 · 24/01/2023 22:13

We keep coming back to both Saskia and Savannah but neither name seems to ‘stick’. Any thoughts? Is Saskia a bit harsh? Is Savannah too much of a long name?
Any other names that spring to mind when you hear these?

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FirstFallopians · 24/01/2023 22:26

I asked ds who he played with at preschool one day a few weeks ago and he responded “Banana.” He was adamant.

It was only when I was looking through the class list at the nativity play that I realised her name was actually Savannah.

FfaCoffi · 24/01/2023 22:29

Both lovely names but Saskia wins for me.

FfaCoffi · 24/01/2023 22:29

FirstFallopians · 24/01/2023 22:26

I asked ds who he played with at preschool one day a few weeks ago and he responded “Banana.” He was adamant.

It was only when I was looking through the class list at the nativity play that I realised her name was actually Savannah.

Savannah Banana is cute! Not a teasing concern IMO

Rauha · 24/01/2023 22:30

Saskia

lottiegarbanzo · 24/01/2023 22:31

Saskia is much nicer.

Emmamoo89 · 24/01/2023 22:31

Saskia

Changechangychange · 24/01/2023 22:35

Saskia for definite.

Savannah, Sienna, Sierra, India - all sound like 90s minor actresses/It Girls to me.

schnubbins · 24/01/2023 22:41

Saskia is lovely

Twoinapod · 24/01/2023 23:02

Saskia definitely. Actually on our list

DramaAlpaca · 24/01/2023 23:04

Saskia is much better.

daysleepers · 24/01/2023 23:13

Love Savannah!

Pemba · 24/01/2023 23:21

Saskia of the two, much classier.
Susannah springs to mind of course, similar sound to Savannah but nicer and more classic, makes a lot of great short names too.

aibutohavethisusername · 24/01/2023 23:34

Savannah

Roseyposeypudding · 25/01/2023 04:40

Saskia is beautiful and classy. Savannah has a nice sound but is often called chavvy on name boards (although I disagree with this)

Flatandhappy · 25/01/2023 04:47

Love Savannah, find Saskia a bit harsh.

Judgyjudgy · 25/01/2023 04:58

Love both

Consufed · 25/01/2023 07:54

Savannah is nice, also Susannah and Sanchia.

WandaWomblesaurus · 25/01/2023 07:56

I know a Savannah - she's beautiful.
It's a beautiful name.

everythingsapickle · 25/01/2023 10:51

Love Saskia!
Really dislike Savannah, sorry.

KirstenBlest · 25/01/2023 10:54

Saskia

MyLoveIsYourLove0xO · 25/01/2023 10:55

Saskia

Disneyforaweek · 25/01/2023 10:57

I like both but I think I prefer Saskia

If neither feel quite right then don't force it, keep looking or wait to see what you feel is right once you see her ☺️

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BitOutOfPractice · 25/01/2023 10:59

Iove Saskia so much. I have one in my immediate family.

VenusClapTrap · 25/01/2023 11:10

Saskia.

Usergjdksndjsn · 25/01/2023 11:29

I think Savannah is more classic sounding
Saskia is a bit harsher to my ear

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