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I think Susan is a very good name.

I don't care for it at all. The sound of it is unappealing. It sounds sounds dull and not very feminine to me. I like Susannah, though.

I was justing thinking about Susan!

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aw man I just wrote a huge response and lost it all, saaad.

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Anyways I was watching a movie with Susan Hayward on TCM the other day and was justing thinking about how the time seems right for a Susan revival. It seems edgier and gutsier than Susannah, which is becoming almost hipster-rote for me. I used to hate Susan with a passion because I knew a super sourpuss Susan (she was a daycare worker and I was a kid), but it is growing on me in leaps and bounds.

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In conclusion, I like Susan.

This message was edited 3/2/2011, 9:01 AM

I guess I've known so many Susans of all ages that I find it anything but fresh. I never say never, though, and it could recycle. Still, I find Susanna / h and Suzanne much more appealing.

In order of preference, I'd go for Suzanne first, then Susannah (for family reasons) and finally Susan, but I like them all. The world is groaning under the weight of Susans in their 50s and 60s, but I always think of it as suitable for a character in a 1930s kids' book, like the Arthur Ransome stories. Healthy, positive, outdoor name.

I like it, mostly because of Narnia :P

I think it's very dated. I like Susannah so much more.

Nah, I prefer Susannah.

It's okay, but I prefer Susannah. Then again, it seems like most people prefer Susannah these days, so Susan would be a better, less common choice. I know a fairly young Susan, also. She's in her late twenties.

I like it. I've known a lot of nice Susans.

I love it. It's a classic and there's something strong and calm and friendly about it. I'd be happy to see a little Susan.

I never thought much about the name Susan. It's one of those names I just think is okay. I wouldn't mind naming my daughter this, but my BF has an aunt named Susan, so it's out, but otherwise I wouldn't mind using it.

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Dated? Boring? Not to me! I'd like to see it make a comeback, actually.

I don't dislike it but I do find it dated. I thought it very dated when I started high school & one was in my class. Since then I have met others my age & I don't find it that bad. It has a nice classic strong feel to it. I like it best without a nickname as Susie is too young/immature/ditzy sounding & Sue is definitely middle aged.

I actually didn't know it was seen as dated until I came to this site and heard the comments and saw when it was at its most popular. The only Susan I've ever known is my second cousin, who's 25. I think it has a really youthful feel to it, and could easily picture it on a little girl.

This message was edited 3/1/2011, 12:29 PM

Seeing as its my mums name, I have trouble picturing it on anyone younger than 50. Still, would a million times rather meet a little Susan than a little Madison. I think if it wasn't my mums name, I'd like it alot more.

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Actually typing this I realise that I quite like Susan- it's Sue that I can't stand! I do prefer Susanna(h), but still Susan is nice. If you can avoid Sue, that is. Susie would be sweet.

Susan isn't really that dated to me.

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It's the same as Karen is - it's been used enough through the decades that it's far from unheard of it. I love the name.

I like Susan. To me it's one of those 'friendly' names, I just can't picture a mean or arrogant Susan, lol. However, I wouldn't use it on a baby these days.

I love Susan!