Susannah
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Echoing the love for Susanna (particularly without the h). It’s on my long list for my current pregnancy.
I like Shoshana and, as a person with Jewish heritage, could maybe get away with using it but I don’t think I would. Not because I necessarily think it should be off limits to anyone Jewish or otherwise, but just because I would feel like I was “going for” something rather than naming my child authentically—if such a thing is possible.
I like Shoshana and, as a person with Jewish heritage, could maybe get away with using it but I don’t think I would. Not because I necessarily think it should be off limits to anyone Jewish or otherwise, but just because I would feel like I was “going for” something rather than naming my child authentically—if such a thing is possible.
I love it a lot, though I am biased as it has sentimental value to me. It’s so elegant but cosy-feeling at the time.
I like Shoshana a lot too, but as a gentile I’m not sure whether it would be appropriate for me to use. It is lovely, though.
I like Shoshana a lot too, but as a gentile I’m not sure whether it would be appropriate for me to use. It is lovely, though.
I've loved Susannah for a long time. If I had a daughter, she'd be Susannah. I just think it's beautiful. It's more than the sum of its parts for some reason. It's much more beautiful than Susan, though I do like Susan. And while I love Anna, Susannah is more interesting and more elegant.
I'm sure Shoshana could get usage outside of Jewish communities but I for one really dislike it. What an unpleasant sound.
I'm sure Shoshana could get usage outside of Jewish communities but I for one really dislike it. What an unpleasant sound.
personally I think of this song: https://youtu.be/z9KNROLeB_w
I don't know how I feel about Shoshana in use in wider context. I think it's a beautiful name, but a name with such specific association seems potentially troublesome.
I actually don't dislike Susan. I do sometimes think Susanna / Susannah is a bit too busy, but I think it's lovely - usually, at least. I've always thought Susannah Eleanor, nickname Sue Ellen, might be pretty.
I actually don't dislike Susan. I do sometimes think Susanna / Susannah is a bit too busy, but I think it's lovely - usually, at least. I've always thought Susannah Eleanor, nickname Sue Ellen, might be pretty.
In Gone with the Wind, Scarlett has a sister named Susan Elinor who goes by Suellen. I've always liked it too.
I love it, it’s one of my favourite girls names. I prefer the Susanna spelling though.