Girl's name

[missulka]

I really REALLY love the name SOFIA, but I heard it is not a good idea since it is a common name. What is your opinion?

I am originally from Europe, so I would like a name that is international and not too American.. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Gorgeous name. DD is Josefa.

[Anonymous]

My DS goes to the German School--of the 20 kids in his class, there are 4 Sofias (or variations of). It's a really nice name, but I believe it is quite common. Just something to be aware of if that bothers you.

[Anonymous]

It's very common. I think I know 4 Sofias between 1 -3 yrs old.

[Anonymous]

I adore that name! Although I think the more common American spelling is Sophia. I would *think* that is a very popular name right now considering Olivia, Hannah and other girl names of that sort are popular - but I honestly don't know a single Sophia personally. My kids are 9 & 7 though - so it could be more popular with the younger set. I also adore Claire - same era - if you're still considering options I used to know an old lady across the street named Phaedra - which is old fashioned but completely uncommon (pronounced Fae-dra). I think that's pretty too.

[Anonymous]

Sofia is lovely, but as you say, it and Sophia are really popular. (Sofia is #36 and Sophia is #4.)

Where are you from originally? What other names are you considering?

[Anonymous]

Beautiful, and very common, even with that spelling. And when you add in the Sophie/Sofies...but that doesn't bother some people, wouldn't bother me as long as it's a pretty name, and Sofia is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I adore that name! Although I think the more common American spelling is Sophia. I would *think* that is a very popular name right now considering Olivia, Hannah and other girl names of that sort are popular - but I honestly don't know a single Sophia personally. My kids are 9 & 7 though - so it could be more popular with the younger set. I also adore Claire - same era - if you're still considering options I used to know an old lady across the street named Phaedra - which is old fashioned but completely uncommon (pronounced Fae-dra). I think that's pretty too.

I was reading Proust and came across Phédre -- love that name too -- but DH already vetoed it now and forever.

[Anonymous]

Was BabyCenter full today?

[Anonymous]

Phedre? How pretentious. Not only is it an awful name but the way you brought it up makes me want to puke.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Phedre? How pretentious. Not only is it an awful name but the way you brought it up makes me want to puke.

This is so mean but also soooo hilarious!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

yes i might choke on my madeleines...

[Anonymous]

mom of a sophia here and it bothers me that it's so popular. DD is 4 which is right around when it became popular. I would change her name if I could.

[Anonymous]

OP, how about Nadia or Nesrine? Katja and Katerina are also pretty. Or else Lisaveta or other european variants on common names...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Phedre? How pretentious. Not only is it an awful name but the way you brought it up makes me want to puke.

Huh? I don't get it.