Sanna or Zanna

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We’ve been told Sanna isn’t really used over here as a shortened form of Susanna and we would be better calling DD Zanna.

We’ve had a few negative comments from family members this side of the channel on how it looks written down.

Just wondered if this was the case?

How old is she? If she is used to being Sanna and it's a regular Swedish name, stick with it.

probably bullied by people like you. If people stop being nasty about other people then there will be no bullying.

Ok so after your update I'd honestly say dont worry. Like I say, I live in the UK and my name is Susanna and ive always had the nickname Sanna. To be honest, its only close friends and family that call me Sanna and everyone else sticks with Susanna. I was never bullied when I was younger for my name and no one has a problem saying it. Reading this thread is the first time ive ever realised its associated with sanitary products 🙀

I work in a secondary school and don't see any bullying over names these days. There are children so many different backgrounds at my school. I wouldn't worry about it. I'm not mad on how it sounds tbh. I used to work with a Sana and she had no issues.

She might change her chisen nickname though, so I would not put Sanna / Zanna as her name at school. Just leave it as Susannah which is a lovely name

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I prefer Sanna over Zanna. Growing up in Scandinavia Sanna is not unusual.

After your update, definitely stick with Sanna! If anyone says anything she has an easy explanation with her father’s heritage. The UK is so diverse now there are far more unusual names than Sanna in schools. If you’re moving to London especially, it’ll be a complete non issue

Okay, so her name is Susanna. You can't control how people will shorten it so just put her name as Susanna and let her and her friends sort it out. She'll probably be called every shortening!

Being in Scotland, I've come across people named Sanna. And, like previous poster, it always reminds me of here: https://www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/beaches/sanna-bay-beach
Fantastic place to be associated with.

I like Susanna as well. And Sukie/Susie if she prefers those shortenings once she's settled here.

What a lovely link!

Don't worry OP... There isn't a single name that wouldn't get slated on Mumsnet!

Sanna is a lovely name