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in reply to a message by Lumiereslove
1. I definitely prefer Susanna because it's closest to the original, Sousanna, and because that h just seems unnecessary (sort of like an attempt to make it more Biblical looking rather than just a Greek form of a Biblical name, i.e., Hannah, Shoshannah, Deborah, Keturah, Rebekah, Sarah, Leah). Susanna looks more streamlined and lovely to these eyes.
2. I've considered this point myself because I adore Susanna, however, I've come to the conclusion that even if it does to some, it's no biggie. Susanna refers to a song not to someone notorious. I don't think children or even young adults would be overly concerned with the association.
3. I like Susanna much better than Olivia not only because it's less common but because I just prefer the sound of it better.
BTW, I read once that Susannah has traditionally been the more common spelling in the UK while Susanna as been the more common spelling in the US.
2. I've considered this point myself because I adore Susanna, however, I've come to the conclusion that even if it does to some, it's no biggie. Susanna refers to a song not to someone notorious. I don't think children or even young adults would be overly concerned with the association.
3. I like Susanna much better than Olivia not only because it's less common but because I just prefer the sound of it better.
BTW, I read once that Susannah has traditionally been the more common spelling in the UK while Susanna as been the more common spelling in the US.
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