Poll: Sadie

When you hear the name [name]Sadie[/name], do you think of it as a name on its own, or a nickname for [name]Sarah[/name]?

I think of it as a nn for [name]Sarah[/name].

I think of it as a name on it’s own, possibly because of the Beatles song and [name]Sadie[/name] [name]Frost[/name]. This name has really grown on me recently - I think it’s gorgeous.

[name]Both[/name]. I can see [name]Sadie[/name] as a perfectly solid name on its own, as well as an adorable nickname :slight_smile: I actually like it as a nn for [name]Mercedes[/name].

I think of it as a name on its own, since I have a niece named [name]Sadie[/name].

I didn’t even know it was a nn for [name]Sarah[/name]! I like it as a name on its own (which is saying something, seeing as I’m normally extremely traditional about not giving any nn as a real name. [name]Even[/name] [name]Jake[/name] is too much of a nn for me …).
I love [name]Sadie[/name]; it’s cute, but also a little bit sassy, and I think it would age well.

According to my baby book:

Origin of the name [name]Sadie[/name]: Originally a pet form of [name]Sarah[/name] (princess), [name]Sadie[/name] is also bestowed as an independent given name.

I had no idea it was a nickname for [name]Sarah[/name], to me it’s a stand-alone name. I think it’s adorable.

I, too, think of [name]Sadie[/name] on its own, but after a minute or two, I remember the [name]Sarah[/name] part. I think [name]Sadie[/name] is sweet. :slight_smile:

Good luck!

I too did not know [name]Sadie[/name] was a nn for [name]Sarah[/name] untill I started coming to Nameberry. I think it stands own its own very well.

I think it is a name by itself. I never really make the association with [name]Sarah[/name] when I hear [name]Sadie[/name]. I also know and adorable little girl with this name. It is a lovely name!

I’ve actually never heard of it as a nn for [name]Sarah[/name].
I [name]LOVE[/name] the name [name]Sadie[/name], it would be number one on my list if my name wasn’t [name]Katie[/name]. ([name]Sadie[/name] & [name]Katie[/name] is too cutesy haha.) I think it’s great for when she’s young and older.

[name]Sadie[/name] is a beautiful name, all by itself!! I did even not know it was a nickname before.

I don’t associate [name]Sadie[/name] with [name]Sarah[/name] at all. I think it’s a cute name on it’s own.

I think [name]Sadie[/name] is a great name. I can think of only one [name]Sadie[/name] I have known at some point of my life and I don’t think her name was [name]Sarah[/name]. I think it is a great alternative to popular [name]Kaylie[/name] & [name]Maddie[/name].

Personally I would use it as a nn for [name]Sarah[/name], but either way it’s pretty awesome!

I never knew [name]Sadie[/name] was a nn for [name]Sarah[/name]. (But now I do I must admit that would put me off using it as a proper name!)

I have never heard of [name]Sadie[/name] being a nickname for [name]Sarah[/name] and dont see how it could be. [name]Sarah[/name] and [name]Kate[/name] are my two least favourite names, a-dime-a-dozen with no substance or individuality to them [name]IMO[/name], but I think [name]Sadie[/name] is lovely and much more unique!

I see it as a nickname, although I think it works on its own, too (I lump it with [name]Molly[/name], [name]Lucy[/name], [name]Sophie[/name], etc)

I think of it on its own. I dont think a lot of non name nerds even know its a nn for sarah.

[name]Sadie[/name] was apparently my great grandmother’s nickname even though her name was [name]Rose[/name]-[name]Helene[/name]. Go figure! I don’t associate [name]Sadie[/name] with [name]Sarah[/name] because I hate [name]Sarah[/name] but adore [name]Sadie[/name]! It’s perfect on its own.