Saskia or Paloma

[Danielle9988]

Hi :)

Due with a baby girl this August and struggling to decide between Saskia and Paloma…

I have always loved Saskia but many family and friends aren’t as in love with it. It’s still my favourite as looking for something less common and beautiful for a girl.

Thoughts on which to go with?

Saskia is beautiful!

I think you should go with the name you love. I am half Dutch and have a Saskia. No one else wanted me to call her that but 28 years on I am still happy with her name and so is she!

I prefer Saskia, but seriously - what’s it got to do with your family and friends? This is why many people don’t share their name choices before the baby arrives because so many people like to chip in with their negative opinions. You baby, your choice!

Neither is a great option. Sienna?

Live Saskia, I think it's pretty an sassy and would vote for that. Paloma is nice too, love the meaning, this isn't a very serious reason against but it reminds me a bit of Pamela.

Saskia

Saskia. I know quite a few, though, of different ages, so maybe it’s becoming popular.

Saskia is much nicer than Paloma. I think it's lovely and much nicer than Sienna

I love Saskia! Its so pretty and cool and strong all at once 💜

Saskia is by far the better of the two names IMO

Definitely Saskia

Saskia was our girls name but we had all boys.

But I am loving Paloma too and hadn't ever really considered it.

If you have always wanted Saskia go for it because you will regret it later. Don't even talk about it to anyone now. Just announce her name when she is born and they will get used to it.

Nah Saskia and Paloma are far nicer than Sienna which is now a bit "Love Islandesque"

Another vote for Saskia here. Paloma is OK, but I really like Saskia. And if its what you've always loved you will probably regret it if you don't use it due to others opinions.

Saskia is a fabulous name. Paloma is OK but yes, is a bit like Pamela. Sienna is not fabulous. Mind you, DD was nearly Savannah. I'm so glad I didn't go for that.

saskia is lovely!

I vote for Saskia - lovely name!

Saskia. Definitely.

And best not to tell/ask people in advance! (Only us!) You'll always get relatives turning their noses up.

I don't love either but I would pick Paloma. Saskia sounds quite harsh to me.

One recommendation I always have is any name you like try shouting out and hear how it sounds as if you were telling
Your kid off in the school playground.
That actually made me realise what names I loved and what sounded awful 😂

I have always loved Saskia! I don’t like Paloma though.

I love both but Saskia is a really strong choice!!

I love Saskia. Quite like Paloma too but it's a long way second imo.

Saskia. Really not keen on Paloma at all.

Saskia is like a stripper name. Not a fan of Paloma either.