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Torn between 2 names - help!!

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Hellosonny123 · 19/11/2023 15:16

Hello, I am torn between 2 names & would love peoples initial favourite without overthinking it. The names are Harlow & Sofia/Sophia. I love that Harlow is more unique & don't love that Sofia is so popular but it is very pretty. Opinions please. TIA

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BoleynMemories13 · 19/11/2023 15:28

Definitely Sophia, spelt this way.

Harlow (the place) is an absolute shithole and as a name it's very of the moment trendy. I'd choose popular over trendy any day.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 19/11/2023 15:39

Sofia. 😍😍😍😍

Comedycook · 19/11/2023 15:41

Sophia by a mile

Himawarigirl · 19/11/2023 15:41

Harlow sounds like a boy’s name to me but I’ve never heard it before so don’t know.

Wahwoo · 19/11/2023 15:42

Sofia. Harlow is a grim town in Essex.

AdoraFruitcake · 19/11/2023 15:43

Wahwoo · 19/11/2023 15:42

Sofia. Harlow is a grim town in Essex.

This

SoupDragon · 19/11/2023 15:43

Harlow is awful.

CallieQ · 19/11/2023 15:43

Harlow is awful!

makeminealargeoneagain · 19/11/2023 15:45

Sophia. Harlow is awful.

FloofCloud · 19/11/2023 15:45

Yea Harlow doesn't really work in this country, bit like calling someone after a crappy town
Middle name maybe?

NuffSaidSam · 19/11/2023 15:45

Sophia is a classic. Harlow is awful.

I wouldn't use Sophia because of how popular it is, but it's significantly better than being named after a shitty town in Essex!

BigMadAndy · 19/11/2023 15:47

Sophia for sure.

Longdarkcloud · 19/11/2023 15:51

Marlow is nicer if you would be disappointed not to use Harlow

LL1991 · 19/11/2023 15:53

Another vote for Sophia, please not Harlow - it’s horrid. I’ve only ever driven through it and that’s enough!

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 19/11/2023 15:55

Sophia

Eva90 · 19/11/2023 16:02

Sofia (with an F) 😍

LittleGreenDuck · 19/11/2023 16:05

Another vote for Sophia.

WaltzingWaters · 19/11/2023 16:07

I admit I don’t know the place but much prefer the name Harlow. Sophia is just very over used.

watchyourfriends · 19/11/2023 16:08

Sofia

wowsers6 · 19/11/2023 16:19

Have you been to Harlow.

Think of a grim town you've been to but like the name of. Then imagine to yourself this is the name you wanted for your daughter. Would you be ok with it knowing it was the name of this town as well?

If the answer's yes, then pick either. But if it's a no, definitely choose Sophia!

MaloneMeadow · 19/11/2023 16:25

Sofia!! I really like Harlow but the meaning would put me off

Roselilly36 · 19/11/2023 16:29

I prefer Sophie to Sophia personally. Harlow doesn’t seem like a very nice girls name to me.

KirstenBlest · 19/11/2023 16:52

Something can't be more unique, what you mean is more unusual. Harlow is a town in Hertfordshire. I recommend you pay a visit before using the name.
Sophia and Sofia are overused, but are pretty. The Sophia spelling is best.

I prefer Sophie too.

Cinai · 19/11/2023 17:03

Sophia (or Sophie). Harlow and Sofia are places.

Sandysandwich · 19/11/2023 17:49

Sofia/Sophia either spelling is nice