Respondents: 34 (This poll is closed)
I like [name_f]Sadie[/name_f] [name_f]Olivia[/name_f]. It flows really nicely, and sounds very spunky and “sassy”, without being try-hard or really far “out there”. It also feels like it fits your age really well, without being at all common within your age group.
Honestly though, I think all are good options. And can I just say how pleasing and refreshing I find it to see someone thinking of changing their name to something sensible and well thought-through?! Most of the name-changers I’ve seen on here want to go for something incredibly elaborate, romantic and fanciful, so I’m really thrilled to see someone going for the lovely, unusual but very “normal” [name_f]Sadie[/name_f] 
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] is one of those names I’ve always loved! Also in the beginning when I was in HS and probably a year later I want to be so unique and have a cool name but then later realized when having this crazy unique name, no one can pronounce it and it’s just not suitable to have in everyday life. I was thrilled when I had found the name [name_f]Sadie[/name_f], it fit my personality and its a family name. My grandmothers [name_f]MIL[/name_f]'s name was [name_f]Sarah[/name_f] aka [name_f]Sadie[/name_f].
I voted for [name_f]Sadie[/name_f] [name_f]Aurora[/name_f] but I like [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] as well.
[name_f]Sadie[/name_f] is a name I have come to adore, it’s a constant on my favorite list.
Now just recently I have been thinking that [name_f]Aurora[/name_f] works even better as a middle name. I love combos you are chose.
I voted for [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] but felt [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] was equally lovely.
I am very happy for you but unfortunately your choice of of a normal name has brought out the prejudice and sad comments that others who often need to change their name, encounter.
It is you right, as it is any ones to choose to change their name. That many of these people are doing so because they have already been through trauma is not helped by comments from people with a subjective ‘out there’ judgement.
If I wanted to change my name -well I would think that [name_f]Sadie[/name_f] would never be me -but my Aunt [name_f]Sadie[/name_f], and its so hard to find another identity!
One woman I know is from the US and was wounded while on deployment by someone calling her name. She has Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Like many others needing a new name she is already in so much pain. I don’t think random commentators realize how fragile some are and how hurtful their comments can be.
Please accept that my wishes for you are are sincere and genuine and I would hope love to think that you would spare a thought for others who do not meet with such approval from their peers. An ambassadress for the less successful.
kind regards
I’ve already sent you a PM but just wanted to apologise on here too, for the record. I am truly sorry if my comments caused any offense or upset - it was absolutely not my intention and I would never be anything but supportive of anyone wishing to change their name for reasons like the ones you describe.
As I’ve already said to you, my comments could certainly have been worded better. Of course everyone has the right to change their name if they want to, and of course they have the right to change it to anything they like. My intention was to offer supportive comments to the OP both about her decision to change her name and her choice of a new name; I was impressed with the amount of care, significance and practicality her choice reflected. But I totally agree with you that I could and should have expressed that without comparing her situation to others’.
For the record, I would sincerely support anyone wishing to change their name to something meaningful and well-considered, no matter what the name in question was and whether I personally liked it. I understand that you’re going through the process yourself at the moment, and I wish you all the best with your own search!
@katinka thank you for such graciousness and sincere words.
I did think twice, but not wisely before I made this post. I was inclined to P.M. you but the issue affects so many others (that I have been involved with of course)
My apologies to you to [name_f]Sadie[/name_f], you do seem such a wise and lovely person, I regret that pain I have seen and experienced has hurt you.
@katinka I will PM you and thank you so much for understandng.
I voted [name_f]Sadie[/name_f] [name_f]Olivia[/name_f]. I’m crushing massively on [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] right now (even though its my nieces name) but I’m really loving it in the middle spot
I didn’t vote because I wasn’t sure if you wanted both first and middle names to sort of “fit” with the names from 1994, but it seems that [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] is the voter favorite and it is also highest on the list of names from that year - at number 50.
[name_f]Sadie[/name_f] [name_f]Amelia[/name_f] and [name_f]Sadie[/name_f] [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] are my two favorites. I think [name_f]Alexandria[/name_f] also seems like a good choice for a 1994-appropriate (but not dated!) name. You might think about what initials you’d like to help in deciding. S.O.N., S.A.N., etc.