So I’m not good with girls names. The only girls names that I’d actually consider using for first names are [name_f]Sophia[/name_f], [name_u]Everly[/name_u], [name_f]Lilia[/name_f], [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] & [name_f]Thea[/name_f]. Where for boys, I’d use the 15 of the names in my signature ([name_m]Oliver[/name_m] is excluded as a fn because my niece is [name_f]Olivia[/name_f]).
I’ve loved [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] for a long time. I used to prefer [name_f]Sofia[/name_f] but I’ve come to love [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] more. However, I’m afraid that it wouldn’t grow well with the child. I keep going back and forth between yes or no. I mean, yes, [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] [name_m]Bush[/name_m], who I look up too and she inspires me, has helped a lot but I’ve never actually met anyone called [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] so I’m finding it really difficult. I had the same trouble with seeing [name_u]Jay[/name_u] on a baby.
[name_f]Do[/name_f] you guys think [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] is a princess-y and ‘cutesy’ name or can you picture it on a little tomboy.
I don’t think it’s too cutesy, it’s a fine name. I personally find it too popular, and perhaps that’s why you’re finding it cutesy - there’s so many young [name_f]Sophia[/name_f]'s running around in tutus right now that it seems to be the modern depiction of the name. I would suggest [name_f]Sienna[/name_f] and [name_f]Sabrina[/name_f] as less popular (and arguably less “cutesy”) alternatives.
Thank you! But I dont think it is to do with popularity because like I said ^ up there, I don’t know anyone called [name_f]Sophia[/name_f]. Thank you though, I have always liked [name_f]Siena[/name_f]!
[name_f]Sophia[/name_f] is currently really popular (and then there’s [name_f]Sophie[/name_f], [name_f]Sofia[/name_f], Safija etc… ). It is a nice and very feminine but potentially somewhat princessy name imo…
Of the names on your list I personally prefer [name_f]Lilia[/name_f] and [name_u]Everly[/name_u]. They’re a bit pluckier.
[name_f]Edit[/name_f]: [name_f]Lilia[/name_f] [name_u]Sage[/name_u] and [name_u]Everly[/name_u] [name_u]Sage[/name_u] are both awesome imo.
Where I grew up [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] was an old lady name! I think [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] is a beautiful strong name. It means wisdom, and is an ancient name which I think makes it timeless and absolutely wearable on a serious adult. I would have used it for my daughter, but it is her cousins name.
To me, [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] is substantive and versatile. I don’t think you would regret it unless its popularity would bother you. I think [name_f]Thea[/name_f] and [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] hit some of the same notes as [name_f]Sophia[/name_f]. The outlier on your list may be [name_u]Everly[/name_u], which to me seems the least versatile.
For some reason, I have an easier time picturing [name_f]Sofia[/name_f] on an adult than [name_f]Sophia[/name_f]. Maybe because of [name_f]Sofia[/name_f] Vergara? Either way, I know so many young Sophias and none much older than I am. I don’t think it’s too cutesy because at some point the thousands of little girls named [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] will become adults.
I love [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] and I don’t think it is cutesy at all. I think it can work on any type of gil and either spelling would age well. [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] on The [name_u]Golden[/name_u] Girls is one of the greatest characters of all time!
I have a good friend named [name_f]Sophia[/name_f]. she loves nature, is really smart, and is probably the sweetest person I have ever met. I think it suits her perfectly. she’s in her early 20’s and I’ve never really seen the name as “childish” or thought that it didn’t age well.
Not the least bit ‘cutesy’. I’m surprised anyone would think so. Feminine yes, but that’s a different thing. There’s nothing wrong with feminine names on a ‘little tomboy’ as you called them or anyone else. As far as I can see ‘tomboys’ are just girls who like to play outside, be active, (and goodness gracious), sometimes get dirty! I don’t see why they also can’t have feminine names.
Thanks everyone! All your comments have made me feel better.
@araminty I wasn’t saying that a tomboy needs to have a less feminine name. I was just asking to see if [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] is too frilly and to see if it would age well. I apologise if it came out wrong.
OP you seem to have sufficient support. My comment is just to say also [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] is beautiful & sophisticated and yet the warmth of the sounds is very attractive too.
Like you I am in an area where I neither meet or read of Sophias. No doubting there definitely out there but for me [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] is stunning and almost unusual.
Edited with great embarrassment: to correct typos. The only internet device connecting to internet all day yesterday was my phone. My fingers are so spatula shaped I hit incorrect keys and then my eyesight does not pick up mistakes in the smaller font, sincere apologies.
I don’t see [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] as a specifically girly name, however I have a 4 year old niece names [name_f]Sophia[/name_f], who is very blond, cheeky, and girly… so in one sense, no, I can’t see it on a tomboy due to my connection to the name.
It’s not cutesy, but it is very feminine. A really lovely name (even if a bit over used!)
I honestly have no idea how [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] could be considered cutesy in the slightest.
“Cutesy” names are generally diminutives or “over-the-top” floral/sweet sounding names like [name_f]Bluebell[/name_f], [name_f]Honey[/name_f], [name_f]Dolly[/name_f], [name_f]Millie[/name_f], [name_f]Maisie[/name_f], etc. Still, I don’t see how cutesy is a bad thing, but I digress.
Bottom line: [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] is definitely not cutesy. Classic is more how I’d describe it.
I think [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] is a gorgeous name. Personally I find it quite a regal name - I think of [name_f]Princess[/name_f] [name_f]Sofia[/name_f] of [name_u]Sweden[/name_u], [name_f]Queen[/name_f] [name_f]Sofia[/name_f] of Spain, [name_f]Queen[/name_f] [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] Alekseyevna of [name_f]Russia[/name_f], the [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] of Hanover (who was almost [name_f]Queen[/name_f] of the UK) etc. But it’s also a beautiful and sweet name the suits a little girl. A lovely choice!
I could see how one could describe it that way. I personally think it is a very regal and sophisticated name, but the oodles of little [name_f]Sophia[/name_f]'s I’ve seen dolled up in princess outfits, tutus, and pink everything have left an impression on the name, in my eyes. I guess maybe I think it is more frilly than cutesy. Or it has at least been made to seem that way
It still is a beautiful name, though, and I don’t think one could go wrong in using it!
I know/heard of lots of [name_f]Sophia[/name_f]'s. I use to think it was beautiful, now a bit overused. For some reason I find [name_f]Sofia[/name_f] much more versatile and international. I love the nicknames [name_f]Soph[/name_f]/Sof [name_f]Sofi[/name_f]/[name_f]Sofie[/name_f]/[name_f]Sophie[/name_f].
I adore [name_f]Sophie[/name_f], I can’t get over that name. Sadly my ex boyfriend’s dogs are [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] and [name_f]Stella[/name_f]… they stole some good names!!!
