Please, what are your thoughts on Sophia

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Registered: 11-15-2002
Please, what are your thoughts on Sophia
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Thu, 06-02-2005 - 5:11pm
We are having a DD in September, and decided on Sophia Elise (nn sophie.) I love the name but I'm concerned that it's too popular. What do you think? Should we just go with it, or pick something else? Any suggestions? Thanks so much!
Amy
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Registered: 08-03-2004
Thu, 06-02-2005 - 5:16pm
I think it's beautiful and you should GO FOR IT! Congrats!


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Registered: 11-23-2004
Thu, 06-02-2005 - 10:08pm

I agree...........IF YOU LOVE IT, GO FOR IT!

I think that it is a classic beauty and I love Elise with it! (and I don't think it is THAT popular)

Good luck!!

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Registered: 06-17-2003
Fri, 06-03-2005 - 8:56am
I think you should use it ... I only know one Sophia (and she's a cutie!)
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Registered: 07-17-2003
Fri, 06-03-2005 - 10:28am
I love it. Great Choice, and no, I do not think it is to popular. - Tara
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Registered: 08-01-2003
Fri, 06-03-2005 - 10:41am

Popularity of the female name Sophia Year of birth Rank
2004 15
2003 20
2002 27
2001 37
2000 42
1999 53
1998 73
1997 95
1996 126
1995 168
1994 185
1993 197
1992 212
1991 228
1990 250
Note: Rank 1 is the most popular, rank 2 is the next most popular, and so forth. Name data are from Social Security card applications for births that occurred in the United States.

This is from the social security site. It was 15th in 2004 - that's pretty high. I personally am only hearing a few here and there in my area. I like the name, it's one of the few older/traditional/classic types that I like. It's very pretty. You just have to decide yourself about the popularity issue

good luck

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Registered: 09-30-2003
Fri, 06-03-2005 - 8:24pm

Sophia Elise is very pretty!

Carol, loving mama to Abigail Elizabeth (2/3/99)

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Registered: 10-17-2003
Sat, 06-04-2005 - 12:22pm

Sophia has gotten hugely popular where I live. I think it's going to be the "Ashley" of this generation- at least in the well-heeled suburbs of NYC.

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Registered: 06-04-2003
Sun, 06-05-2005 - 12:14pm
I love Sophia. It's my daughter's MN. Just go with what you like. I am pregnant with my second and still not sure of the name (delivering in less than a month!). Go with your gut. Good luck!
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Registered: 03-28-2003
Sun, 06-05-2005 - 12:16pm

Congratulations on your baby girl! - We have a 6 year old Sophia (Sophie) so I will warn you that we know of at least 6 other Sophias, and if you check hospital websites and expecting boards it seems to me like Sophia is the hot name the past few months - having said that, I love Sophie's name, but she does seem to be a grade ahead of the other Sophia's so maybe that's why it doesn't bother me so much - I also have a 21 month old Ava and if one more person says, "Oh, we know an Ava." or "My friend is going to name her baby Ava.", I might just scream! LOL


Just something to think about, but if you truly love the name you choose, popularity doesn't matter as much as you think it will.


Good luck to you!

Suzanne, mama to Emma, Sophie, Owen & Ava


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