I wanted to get your opinion on a new combo: [name_f]Carolyn[/name_f] [name_f]Susanne[/name_f]. Our last name is two syllables and starts with an R. I know this is a dated pairing, but would honor my grandmother, mother, mother in law, a family friend who we lost growing up, and myself based on the names themselves/spelling choices. It kills so many birds with one stone and I love the way [name_f]Carolyn[/name_f] sounds with our last name. I also love the more modern nickname possibilities for [name_f]Carolyn[/name_f] - [name_f]Carrie[/name_f], [name_u]Caro[/name_u], [name_f]Carolina[/name_f], and even [name_f]Carol[/name_f] might be able to be revived. What do you think?? TIA
You could freshen it up as [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] [name_f]Susannah[/name_f], but if you’re not willing to do that [name_f]Carolyn[/name_f] [name_f]Susanne[/name_f] isn’t that bad on its own! [name_f]Carolyn[/name_f] does feel dated, but not as much as [name_f]Susanne[/name_f] since [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] is quite popular at the moment. And people would mostly know her as just her first name!
You could also add a second middle name that’s a bit more modern if you’d like.
I like it! Especially since it’s an honor name set. I also especially love the nicknames [name_u]Caro[/name_u] and [name_f]Carrie[/name_f]! I’ve also considered [name_f]Suzanne[/name_f] as an honor name (probably would go with [name_f]Lily[/name_f], same meaning just more my style) so I’m loving seeing it considered here
Honestly I think meaning and honouring loved ones ALWAYS trumps trends, what’s in style or whatever else that could come into consideration when naming a child. Names with substance and meaning are always the way forward and this name has a lot of these factors going on. Use the name with the most meaning for you. Personally I prefer @tallemaja suggestion of [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] just sounds visually more appeasing but I wouldn’t change [name_f]Carolyn[/name_f] [name_f]Susanne[/name_f] to a more modern alternative if you miss out on honouring someone important
I really like this pairing and actually both names are refreshing on a today’s child. emmievis’ idea of [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] is a good option if you want to freshen it, but I think it’s beautiful on its own.
[name_u]Caro[/name_u] is a cool nickname and I like sweet [name_f]Carol[/name_f]. Though if you would like a more modern nickname, [name_f]Carol[/name_f] probably isn’t the best choice.
Thank you so much! I love love love [name_f]Caroline[/name_f], but that would take from grandmom ([name_f]Carolyn[/name_f]) and give to the family friend ([name_f]Caroline[/name_f]). I think I’d like to prioritize grandmom first, but maybe something I can talk about with my mom!
Couldn’t have said it better myself. Go with what you love, and honour all those people who are dear to you! [name_f]Carolyn[/name_f] [name_f]Susanne[/name_f] has a lovely sound and I adore the nickname [name_u]Caro[/name_u].
I think meaning is absolutely more important than datedness. [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] is a very popular baby name where I live so [name_f]Carolyn[/name_f] doesn’t feel that dated to me.
I think [name_f]Carolyn[/name_f] will work well on a 2021 baby! I don’t love the flow of [name_f]Carolyn[/name_f] [name_f]Susanne[/name_f]. I think [name_f]Carolyn[/name_f] [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] sounds better. But ultimately I agree with previous posters that meaning trumps sound.
To me personal meaning is more important than fashion. I think [name_f]Carolyn[/name_f] is a good name and not too outdated. I don’t know many older woman with this name. Plus, a young [name_f]Carolyn[/name_f] today might be the only one in her school. [name_f]Cara[/name_f], [name_f]Carrie[/name_f] and [name_u]Caro[/name_u] are nice nickname options.
I think it’s a great name for all of those reasons! You shouldn’t hesitate to go with it. And [name_u]Caro[/name_u] would be a stunning nn for a modern twist – love it!
Carolyn is my favorite girls name, makes me so happy seeing it get some love on here. This combo is lovely, an amazing choice to honor your loved ones!
I LOVE [name_f]Carolyn[/name_f] [name_f]Susanne[/name_f]!
I know these names are technically “dated” – meaning they were popular too recently for many to miss them yet - but I like both names aloud and on paper.
And I have positive associations with them as you do. We lost a beloved [name_f]Carolyn[/name_f] recently, plus I think of [name_f]Carolyn[/name_f] Bissette (sp?) and also of [name_f]Carolyn[/name_f] [name_m]Keene[/name_m], the pseudonym for the [name_f]Nancy[/name_f] [name_u]Drew[/name_u] author.
I think [name_f]Carol[/name_f] is a beautiful name too as I think of [name_u]Christmas[/name_u] carols and my Aunt [name_f]Carol[/name_f] and [name_f]Carol[/name_f] [name_m]Burnett[/name_m].
I like [name_f]Cady[/name_f] too, a nod to feminist icon [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] [name_f]Cady[/name_f] [name_m]Stanton[/name_m].
Also [name_f]Caddie[/name_f], as in pioneer girl [name_f]Caddie[/name_f] Woodlawn.
And [name_f]Susanne[/name_f] I love, not so much with the z, but the soft s. I’ve known and loved myriad [name_f]Susanne[/name_f]/Suzanne/Sue/Susan/etc. so for me the name is imbued with love.
Plus think of it this way: you are ahead of the curve! Hipsters and other cool folks may not be ready to reexamine these names, but at some point they will be.
Carolyn is a favorite of mine as well! I love the nickname potential and the soft -lyn ending. I do prefer the flow of [name_f]Carolyn[/name_f] [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] because it breaks up the “n” endings, but with honor being the reason for you loving the name, I don’t think you need to worry about changing anything. If you want to honor [name_f]Susanne[/name_f] but using her variance of the name, then I think that is most important.
