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I like Susan - it's plain, yes, but in a good, strong and dignified way, with a nice firm ending and a pleasant sing-song rhythm. And it's got a sound you don't hear much in small children's names atm, so in that way it is refreshing. I'd never use it though because I don't like Sue and Susie. (and also my sister is Susanna and HATES Susan and would kill me.)
Frederica is lovely. It makes me think of freesias, for some reason. It's also got much nicer short forms than Susan. I've never met one and would instinctively pronounce it with four syllables, but three is good too. I can't see it ever becoming popular, but it would be great to see the film inspire a few.

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Susan Melisande
Susan Virginia
Susan Amoret
Susan Helena
Susan Lilias
Susan Imelda
Susan Hebe
Susan Kezia
Susan Marguerite
Susan Roxelana
Susan Madeleine (mad LEN, not those silly English prons that rhyme with paddling)

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Frederica Jane (& Frederica Georgette!)
Frederica Inez
Frederica Silvia
Frederica Maud
Frederica Daphne
Frederica Alix
Frederica Olwen
Frederica Ruth
Frederica Iris
Frederica Vivien
Frederica Zoe