What do you think of these?

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Registered: 11-09-2003
What do you think of these?
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Sun, 12-26-2004 - 1:43pm

Just wondering what you think of these names?

Francesca (Fran-CHES-ca)
Samantha
Kim / Kimberley
Sian (Sy-ANN)
Sierra
Sabrina
Samara (sa-MAR-a)
Kiera (KYEER-a)

Thanks! :)

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Registered: 11-29-2003
Sun, 12-26-2004 - 2:26pm

I like all of those names except for Sian, Sierra, and Samara. Those 3 are just not my style.

Out of the rest, I think it depends on what you want. For example, if you care about popularity, Samantha has been a popular name for quite awhile. And I think Kiera is becoming more popular. Kimberly/Kim are not heard of as much nowadays (as opposed to 20-30 years ago). And Sabrina and Francesca are very girly-girl names. Do you like nns? If not, Kiera or Sabrina are probably the way to go. Kimberly, Samantha, and Francesca are both girly names that have more unisex nns (Kim, Sam, Frankie). If I had to rank the names, it would be close, but I would say:

1. Samantha
2. Francesca
3. Kimberly
4. Kiera
5. Sabrina

Hope this helps!

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-28-2003
Sun, 12-26-2004 - 2:45pm

Francesca - I think this is a beautiful name, I'd just be scared someone would call her Frannie (bleah!)

Samantha - eh, it is okay. Not really my style

Kim / Kimberley - a little too dated for me, has an 80's feel to it

Sian - exotic, I think it would get mispronounced often

Sierra - too trendy, not a fan

Sabrina -LOVE this name, my fave from your list. Has a beautiful feel to it!

Samara - nice, I like it

Kiera - I like this, but think it would be pronounced key-AIR-uh by most people. The Kira spelling would be more like the sound you are looking for.

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-17-2003
Sun, 12-26-2004 - 5:05pm

I like Kimberly because it is a little dated. Why do names have to be 90 years old before they come back into fashion?

Francesca is nice too. I don't care for the others.

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Registered: 08-03-2004
Mon, 12-27-2004 - 9:20am
i only like sierra (my favorite of yours!) and kiera...though think i like kiera pronounced like sierra better. :)

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Registered: 08-01-2003
Mon, 12-27-2004 - 12:14pm

I LOVE Sabrina and Samara, like Sierra and Kiera, like Kimberly without that e you have before the Y, don't care for Sian or Samantha, don't like Francesca at all.

good luck