Amber?

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Can't decide whether it's a bit dated? I think it sounds soft but not too 'girly'. I like nature names. I also think Hazel is beautiful, but it seems to be having a but of a moment, which puts me off slightly, plus I don't like the sound quite as much.

Dislike Amber

Just wanted to revive this thread. Lots of people say Amber is dated /90s but I grew up in the 90s and have literally never met one, ever.
So how many people did you know in the 90s with this name? Is it a regional thing? I grew up in the south east. Now live in the south west and really keen on this name for my daughter but the dated comments are bothering me 🤔

I know 3. All born before 2000.

@chillichutneysarnie , if you like the name use it. I don't think it was ever overused but Jade definitely had a moment in the 1990s, and the names have a similar sort of vibe.

I really like Amber. It did peak in the 90’s but it was never overused enough to be completely linked to a particular era, and it’s been solidly in the top 100 without being overused for long enough that I think it’s more of a modern classic than a badly dated trend name.

Amber Gambler! Reminds me of bad driving sorry. Anya is pretty and similarish?

Does it really matter what others think of a name? I chose my daughter's names because I liked them.
Amber born 2012
Chloe born 2007
If you like it that's really all that matters.

Anya is pretty and similarish? They start with the same letter. Might just be me but I find Anya a bit wet-sounding. Amber makes me think of someone confident and creative.

Amber is a beautiful name.

I've never even heard of amber gambler... Have I lived under a rock? Anyway, those who are saying use it if you like it are completely right of course, I just find naming children incredibly stressful and don't want to miss anything obvious

@chillichutneysarnie , it's from a road safety advice to drivers, probably from the late 1970s. It was someone driving through an amber light just before it turned red only and colliding with someone who had done the same (himself).

I know this post is a year old, but my name is Amber and I absolutely hate it. I just feel like