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What do you think of the name Amanda? Too dated for a child of today?
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I don't mind Amanda in general, it's an okay name with a nice, friendly fill, but yes, for a today's baby it would feel rather dated. Maybe not even so much now, but in 10-20 year's time I suppose this impression would increase and be especially strong among her peers who may have mums or aunts called Amanda.
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I got called this in a dream once, and it was the best feeling (my subconscious picked it because of the meaning, probably), so I can't dislike it.
It's dated, for sure, but I wouldn't say that makes it off limits (maybe about like Christina and Melissa seem dated, but I could see someone using them still and don't think they're ugly)? It wouldn't be one of my first choices mainly because I don't love the 'man' sound...I get a similar but slightly more pleasant vibe from Miranda.
It's dated, for sure, but I wouldn't say that makes it off limits (maybe about like Christina and Melissa seem dated, but I could see someone using them still and don't think they're ugly)? It wouldn't be one of my first choices mainly because I don't love the 'man' sound...I get a similar but slightly more pleasant vibe from Miranda.
This message was edited 9/22/2020, 11:43 AM
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It has its merits, but it is a little boring. I like Mandy and Mandie tho
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YAAAAAAAWN
No no no, this name is still too tired. Let it sleep for a few more decades.
No no no, this name is still too tired. Let it sleep for a few more decades.
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I used to hate it, but it's really grown on me. I would love to meet a little Amanda.
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I like it. It's sweet but strong. I wouldn't think it was weird to meet a little Amanda. It's more unexpected than dated.
I do prefer Amadea even if it's pretentious compared to Amanda.
I do prefer Amadea even if it's pretentious compared to Amanda.
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I like Amadea, too.
This message was edited 9/22/2020, 11:46 AM
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This was almost my name.
I was very, very close to being Amanda Lynne (Lynne being my mother's middle name) - until my grandmother put her foot down that her granddaughter was not going to be called "a mandolin." That, and a friend of hers was due earlier and wanted to name her daughter Amanda. (Plot twist: not only did I wind up being born first, but neither woman named their daughter Amanda anyway.)
Not being an Amanda proved to be a bit of a blessing, though, given how many Amandas I went to school with - in serious competition with all the Ashleys, Brittanys, Stephanies, and Tiffanys. That, and as soon as someone made an "A man, duh!" joke I couldn't get the sound association to leave my head.
This name is peak Millennial, which is why popularity is falling fast (this will leave the Top 500 soon). I vastly prefer the similar-sounding Miranda, of which I wouldn't mind encountering a few in real life. (The only one I've ever personally met, actually spells her name Myranda.)
I was very, very close to being Amanda Lynne (Lynne being my mother's middle name) - until my grandmother put her foot down that her granddaughter was not going to be called "a mandolin." That, and a friend of hers was due earlier and wanted to name her daughter Amanda. (Plot twist: not only did I wind up being born first, but neither woman named their daughter Amanda anyway.)
Not being an Amanda proved to be a bit of a blessing, though, given how many Amandas I went to school with - in serious competition with all the Ashleys, Brittanys, Stephanies, and Tiffanys. That, and as soon as someone made an "A man, duh!" joke I couldn't get the sound association to leave my head.
This name is peak Millennial, which is why popularity is falling fast (this will leave the Top 500 soon). I vastly prefer the similar-sounding Miranda, of which I wouldn't mind encountering a few in real life. (The only one I've ever personally met, actually spells her name Myranda.)
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It's definitely not trendy any more like it was in the eighties, but that's never really bothered me about names by itself. It's not really a flash in the pan name anyway, it has been fairly well-used and familiar for way longer than it was top-level.
I always liked it.
I always liked it.
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SUCH a pretty name that has been spoiled by over use. Why do people do that? Never did like Mandy. It's probably still usable. But I'd rather see it get a nice long rest.
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It's fine. It's a dated classic, kind of like Stephanie or Susan. So it does sound dated to me, but not overly so. It could work on a child today. However, I'd find it quite boring as there are so many among my own age group.
I never really understood the appeal of giving your child a name that was extremely popular among your own peers. I remember a former classmate naming her daughter Laura. The name is perfectly fine but we were surrounded by Lauras growing up and I was kind of surprised she wasn't bored by it. But of course it always depends. Even if a name was popular in general it may not have been in a particular area and still sound fresh there. And in general there are worse things than having a dated name. Even though I personally wouldn't enjoy carrying a name that was common among my mom's generation, Susan, Karen or Deborah. People will always assume you are older when they read your name somewhere.
Amanda has a lovely meaning but since someone pointed out the "a man, duh" thing I can't get it out of my head. The sound is not my favorite. I prefer the French Amandine, it sounds friendlier.
I never really understood the appeal of giving your child a name that was extremely popular among your own peers. I remember a former classmate naming her daughter Laura. The name is perfectly fine but we were surrounded by Lauras growing up and I was kind of surprised she wasn't bored by it. But of course it always depends. Even if a name was popular in general it may not have been in a particular area and still sound fresh there. And in general there are worse things than having a dated name. Even though I personally wouldn't enjoy carrying a name that was common among my mom's generation, Susan, Karen or Deborah. People will always assume you are older when they read your name somewhere.
Amanda has a lovely meaning but since someone pointed out the "a man, duh" thing I can't get it out of my head. The sound is not my favorite. I prefer the French Amandine, it sounds friendlier.
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I don't much mind the datedness, but I find Mandy absolutely horrible and a total turn-off. There's a Noel Coward play that I forget the name of, with a leading character named and called Amanda. Later in the play, up turns a younger woman that we aren't supposed to like: she smiles and says "I shall call you Mandy" and the Amanda character says resignedly "Yes, I suppose you will", which pretty well sums it up.
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I really dislike Mandy as well.
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Love it, not dated
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