What do you think of the name [name_f]Amanda[/name_f]? My fiance and I tend to like classic names with nice meanings and that search has landed us with [name_f]Amanda[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f]. Other names we like are [name_f]Samantha[/name_f], [name_f]Danielle[/name_f], and [name_f]Alyssa[/name_f]. We have a 2 year old son named [name_m]Joshua[/name_m] [name_u]Michael[/name_u].
I actually like [name_f]Amanda[/name_f]. [name_f]Amanda[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] is very sweet.
It’s a pretty name but it does seem a bit dated to me. That could just be because I grew up in the early 90s with several friends called [name_f]Amanda[/name_f]. It is not without its share of class though!
[name_f]Samantha[/name_f] seems more timeless.
Would the suggestions [name_f]Amadea[/name_f] or [name_f]Amandine[/name_f] be a bit too “out there” for you?
[name_f]Amanda[/name_f] is definitely not a “classic” name - a classic is one where the popularity stays relatively steady, but [name_f]Amanda[/name_f] is like my name ([name_f]Kristin[/name_f]) in that it was virtually unheard of until the late 70s/80s, when in shot up to ultra-popularity, and then declined almost as swiftly in the 90s. That means that it will sound dated to most people, especially if they were born in those decades or later. I know at least a dozen Amandas, and they are all in their late 20s/early 30s. To the generation being born now, it will probably sound like a “mom name” - sort of like [name_f]Pamela[/name_f], [name_f]Nancy[/name_f], or [name_f]Sharon[/name_f] if you grew up in the 80s/90s. [name_f]Alyssa[/name_f] and [name_f]Danielle[/name_f] are the same, and [name_f]Samantha[/name_f] to a degree, though I agree with whatchamacallit that it’s less so.
That said, if you love it, there are worse things than a slightly dated name. [name_f]Samantha[/name_f] is a nice name. But here are some names that were popular in the 80s that strike me as significantly more timeless or with better staying power:
[name_f]Anna[/name_f]
[name_f]Julia[/name_f]
[name_f]Sarah[/name_f]
[name_f]Catherine[/name_f]
[name_f]Emily[/name_f]
[name_f]Alexandra[/name_f]
[name_f]Vanessa[/name_f]
[name_f]Miranda[/name_f]
[name_f]Bridget[/name_f]
[name_f]Alicia[/name_f]
[name_f]Jillian[/name_f]
[name_f]Caroline[/name_f]
I would like [name_f]Amanda[/name_f] a lot more if I didn’t know anyone with that name. It’s very lush and has a [name_f]Georgia[/name_f]-esque ‘fullness’ to it, with a happy meaning. I think I like it quite a bit. I would certainly relish meeting a little girl with the name!
[name_f]Amabel[/name_f] [AHR-mah-belle] is a very similar name that I think is woefully underused. It’s the original form of [name_f]Annabel[/name_f], if I remember correctly, and [name_f]Mabel[/name_f]. (Not trying to talk you out of [name_f]Amanda[/name_f], but it’s good to explore your options!) [name_f]Amalia[/name_f] might also appeal.
Not a fan of [name_f]Amanda[/name_f] and not sure why, but [name_f]Amanda[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] does sound nice!! [name_u]Love[/name_u] [name_f]Danielle[/name_f] but I’m biased because that’s my name! I also really, really like [name_f]Samantha[/name_f].
I love [name_f]Amanda[/name_f]. It is considered a bit dated, but I think it has a lovely sound. [name_f]Amanda[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] is a pretty combo!
The page for [name_f]Amanda[/name_f] on this website actually calls it “a certifiable classic.”
I think [name_f]Amanda[/name_f] is really pretty. At work we have a five month old [name_f]Nicole[/name_f] and even though it seems dated it is refreshing because she is the only [name_f]Nicole[/name_f] in her group. I think [name_f]Amanda[/name_f] would feel the same; refreshing and new on a baby. [name_f]Amanda[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] is nice.
I think [name_f]Amanda[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] is a lovely name and sounds like a nice match with you son [name_m]Joshua[/name_m]. I grew up in the 90s and went to school with a handful of Amandas so while it doesn’t necessarily sound fresh to my ears I still think it is totally usable. I think it’s one of those names where you may get the reaction of “oh haven’t heard that in a few years” as opposed to “that’s my mom’s name” if you were to name her [name_f]Sharon[/name_f] or [name_f]Linda[/name_f].
I also think [name_f]Miranda[/name_f] would be a lovely choice too but maybe I’m biased because it’s one of my favorites. It has a great meaning and endless amounts of nicknames to choose from as well.
For what it’s worth, my name is [name_f]Alyssa[/name_f] and while I don’t think I have the worst name ever I will say that the spelling and pronunciation issues with this name are constant. Be prepared to hear your daughter called [name_f]Melissa[/name_f], [name_f]Alicia[/name_f], and [name_f]Alison[/name_f] a lot and to see her name spelled a million creative ways haha
My youngest sister is named [name_f]Amanda[/name_f] [name_f]Katherine[/name_f] and she’s the only one I know. it isn’t very popular for babies right now so that really puts it in familiar, but not heard often territory. it is a bit “boring” compared to other names, but I think names like that will be less common in this generation with everyone looking for “unique” and “different”. so I think it will work fine.
I love [name_f]Amanda[/name_f], and it has a lovely meaning. Some people would say that it is dated, but personally, I feel that it is on the classic side, along with other classic, consistently popular female names, such as [name_f]Sarah[/name_f], [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] and [name_u]Clare[/name_u] or [name_f]Claire[/name_f]. I don’t dislike [name_u]Mandy[/name_u], but it’s nicer when used alongside the full name, and not instead. [name_f]Manda[/name_f] and [name_f]Amy[/name_f] are alternatives.
It also spends most of the entry talking about how dated and trendy it sounds. To me, “classic” is an antonym for those words. It’s an old name, but not a classic.
I think [name_f]Amanda[/name_f] is lovely. I would be more inclined to find [name_f]Katharine[/name_f] rather tired as people never stop using it.
I’m not a big fan of [name_f]Amanda[/name_f], but if it is the name you love, go for it. She won’t get teased or bullied and you love it.
If you don’t like it then move along, but [name_f]Amanda[/name_f] has never gone below #500 for popularity. [name_m]Just[/name_m] because it had 15 minutes of fame does not disqualify it from being a traditional and classic name. It did not arise out of obscurity and it did not suddenly fall into a black hole after its peak.
I think [name_f]Amanda[/name_f] is very dated. I also don’t like how it sounds like uh-[name_m]MAN[/name_m]-duh, man pops out to me.