All I think of is ‘sook’ as in, ‘don’t be a such a sook’ ( commonly used to refer to a cry-baby, whiner, complainer). Nope, definitely not a good choice if you want to avoid teasing. [name_f]Suki[/name_f] maybe as previously suggested would be okay.
If you like the sound, how about [name_f]Saskia[/name_f]?
It’s like a cross between cookie and suck. As a nickname, maybe, but as a given name, it seems cruel.
I’m a big fan of [name_u]True[/name_u] Blood, as well as the [name_f]Sookie[/name_f] Stackhouse books. I’d love to meet a little [name_f]Sookie[/name_f]. But… after seven seasons of hearing [name_m]Stephen[/name_m] Moyer say “Sook-eh” in his faux Southern accent, I have a hard time picturing the name in the real world. It would be easier to handle as a nickname.
When I think sookie I automatically think of snookie- I do like suki though.
I prefer [name_f]Suki[/name_f], personally. The [name_f]Sookie[/name_f] spelling just makes me think of someone cries a lot. [name_f]Suki[/name_f] seems like a more legitimate name written down.
I like [name_f]Suki[/name_f]/[name_f]Sookie[/name_f] (i pronounce them the same)… As well as [name_f]Susannah[/name_f]
I’m sorry, but I really do not like this at all. For one, I know someone who named a pig on their farm [name_f]Sookie[/name_f]. I don’t know, this just doesn’t seem appealing at all. If you like the actress on the tv show, maybe name her after the actress? My mom did that with me. My other suggestion would be to choose another name, like [name_f]Susannah[/name_f]/[name_f]Susan[/name_f], and call her [name_f]Sookie[/name_f] as a nickname. That way she has more possibilities open to her, as far as choosing a different name to be called should she not like [name_f]Sookie[/name_f].
Not a good name in my opinion. It’s a negative slang term in Aus.
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Not a fan, sorry.
In Australia, “sookie” (rhymes with cookie or rookie) is the term given to kids who moan and cry and run to their mums. (The US equivalent is wimpy or wussy? Kids will call such a child “a big sook” and tell them to “stop being sookie”.
[name_m]Even[/name_m] without this connotation, it sounds like a little girl’s nickname. I can’t imagine it on a professional grown-up.
[name_f]Suki[/name_f] ([name_f]SUE[/name_f]-kee), on the other hand, is alright. Still not a favourite, but it definitely feels like a real name.
I wouldn’t choose [name_f]Sookie[/name_f] but its not MY baby it is YOURS. So if it feels right to you then use it! Some other girl names from [name_u]True[/name_u] Blood/ [name_f]Sookie[/name_f] Stackhouse Series are:
[name_f]Claudine[/name_f]
[name_f]Branna[/name_f]
[name_f]Amelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Octavia[/name_f]
[name_f]Holly[/name_f]
[name_f]Freyda[/name_f]
[name_f]Jade[/name_f]
[name_f]Lorena[/name_f]
[name_u]Hadley[/name_u]
[name_f]Pam[/name_f]
[name_f]Thalia[/name_f]
[name_u]Quinn[/name_u]
[name_f]Adele[/name_f]
[name_f]Halleigh[/name_f]
[name_u]Kenya[/name_u]
[name_f]Portia[/name_f]
[name_f]Selah[/name_f]
[name_f]Sarah[/name_f]
[name_f]Jessica[/name_f]
[name_f]Lettie[/name_f]
[name_f]Luna[/name_f]
[name_f]Maxine[/name_f]
I’m not fond of it to be honest, but it’s really just due to it making me think of someone who’s a “sook” (crybaby). When I googled sook though, it seems this is just Aus/NZ slang, so wouldn’t have the same connotations where you are.
it looks like a nickname to me
[name_f]Sookie[/name_f] here is often used in a derogatory fashion. A sook, or someone acting sookie, is someone who is sad, clingy, weak or otherwise vulnerable. I could never imagine naming a child this.
I think it’s cute, but only as a pet name or nickname. [name_f]Suki[/name_f] would work, but not so much if you don’t already have the cultural connection to explain why you chose a Japanese name.
With [name_f]Sookie[/name_f], it’s very connected to pop culture, which would automatically connect the child with pop culture. She’ll constantly be asked about the tv shows, which might get annoying. Also, since it’s a pet name (usually from [name_f]Susannah[/name_f]) it just really don’t age well. A child [name_f]Sookie[/name_f] is cute, but an adult professional still being called [name_f]Sookie[/name_f] while at work is strange. There are plenty of names to use that would get you to a [name_f]Sookie[/name_f] nn or petname.
I know other people have mentioned it sounding like a name for a pet already. I grew up on a small farm, and sook or sookie was always a generic call name for animals, especially for pigs. As in you just call for them “here sook-sook, here sookie” and they come running for food. Not a name I’d like to associate with my child. I think most people where I’m from know this term as meaning this, so I think its fairly common? I’m from the NE United States if that helps. I would think its similar to using “Suey!” in the south? Regardless, I would just have a fear of horrible teasing for a young girl, especially if she was a heavier child. But maybe if you live in a very urban area, no one would have that association?
To clarify, for me when I said pet name I mean a name of affection not a name for a pet. I think pet name=name of affection might be the standard definition people are working with here.
I think [name_f]Sookie[/name_f] is really cute. Makes me think about both the characters in [name_m]Gilmore[/name_m] Girls and [name_u]True[/name_u] Blood. I agree with pp though that in my opinion it is better suited for a nickname. It would be an adorable, spunky nickname choice for a [name_f]Susan[/name_f], [name_f]Susanne[/name_f], or [name_f]Susanna[/name_f]/h!
Though it’s different it’s not totally unfamiliar so I think [name_f]Sookie[/name_f]/[name_f]Suki[/name_f] is ok to use especially if you love it, but personally I would use it as a nickname. Traditionally it’s a nickname for [name_f]Susan[/name_f] so maybe consider [name_f]Susan[/name_f] or [name_f]Susanna[/name_f] nn [name_f]Sookie[/name_f]?
I don’t like it at all. If you’re really set on using it, do like others suggested and make it her nickname.
[name_m]Just[/name_m] out of curiosity, what kind of name is your husband choosing for the other twin? [name_f]Sookie[/name_f]/[name_f]Suki[/name_f] might not be so compatible…