Thoughts on Sandra?

[name_m]Just[/name_m] wondering what you all think of this vintage name. What vibes/aesthetics does it give you? Would it be too “out of there” to name a baby [name_f]Sandra[/name_f] nowadays?

It’s honestly still a little dated to me IMO.

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I don’t hate it and it would be cool to meet a young [name_f]Sandra[/name_f] - it does feel more ‘mum/grandma’ name than cute vintage, but it’s got an appealing look, and I like the ‘San’ sound.
( That said, I do still prefer [name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] or [name_f]Lysandra[/name_f], or just [name_u]Sandy[/name_u] / Sandie)

I don’t hate it, but also… not a big fan? Much prefer [name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] or Alexandra/Alessandra.

I personally don’t really like it- but nevertheless would absolutely LOVE to see it on a modern baby! I get Greese vibes- blonde hair, 1950s esque, kind of a tough and pretty feel.

I personally don’t really like it- but nevertheless would absolutely LOVE to see it on a modern baby! I get Greese vibes- blonde hair, 1950s esque, leather jackets, pretty and tough feel.
Personally, I prefer [name_f]Lysandra[/name_f] with the nickname [name_f]Sandie[/name_f], but like I said, [name_f]Sandra[/name_f], to me, is adorable on a little girl, as all dated names are in my opinion.
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It’s less dated than [name_f]Peggy[/name_f] or [name_f]Phyllis[/name_f] but not as on the cusp of revival as [name_f]Betty[/name_f] or [name_f]Judith[/name_f]. Honestly, I was already slightly surprised when I (as someone who’s almost 30) had a [name_f]Sandra[/name_f] on my college dorm room floor so meeting a baby [name_f]Sandra[/name_f] would be even more surprising. I don’t think it’s too “dated” for use, but it would be a little surprising. I do prefer [name_u]Sandy[/name_u] and think that nickname freshens it up slightly. I just don’t think the actual phonetics of the name are really in vogue right now.

I think it’s delightfully retro. One of my friend’s mums is [name_f]Sandra[/name_f] and so I think of her, but she’s great and makes her name feel very youthful.

Would I be surprised to see it on a little girl? Yes, very! But I’d appreciate it, too.

[name_f]Sandra[/name_f] gives me gritty, pinkish vibes and also seems dated. I would be surprised to see it in a little girl. But [name_u]Sandy[/name_u] is a more common, less dated nickname that could work for some people, but I’m a [name_f]Annie[/name_f] fan so :laughing: not for me. Too much association.

i think it might be a bit dated as a standalone name, mostly because it reminds me of my middle school librarian, but as a nickname i could see it being very cute.

I love [name_f]Sandra[/name_f]. Would I use it? Yes. [name_f]Do[/name_f] I think the world is ready for [name_f]Sandra[/name_f] to be used again? Not quite yet. I’m in my mid-30s and I graduated high school with a [name_f]Sandra[/name_f]. I’ll admit I did think it was a bit odd back then. She went by [name_f]Sandra[/name_f], not [name_u]Sandy[/name_u] or anything. She was the only [name_f]Sandra[/name_f] in school so that was a plus.

[name_f]Every[/name_f] [name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] I know goes by [name_f]Cassie[/name_f]. [name_f]Every[/name_f] [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f] I know goes by [name_u]Alex[/name_u] or [name_u]Ali[/name_u]. So I don’t associate [name_f]Sandra[/name_f] with either of those names. [name_f]Sandra[/name_f] is a fine name to stand on its own.

All in all, I would love to meet a newborn named [name_f]Sandra[/name_f].

I’m over 30 and think that contributes to name preferences , for me I don’t really think of “Sandra” as a full name. Names have always been adapted to having shorter diminuitive forms, though. So that isn’t really a problem, it’s just that there are more options with a longer name to choose to slice it up or shorten it as you wish , and one thing I would say is that a lot of diminuitive forms of names seem to slide out of fashion faster than the classic full names.

It’s something that concerns me with my own name favourites. I really love the name [name_m]Cole[/name_m], and toyed with [name_m]Colin[/name_m] to honour my Grandpa , but instead I have [name_m]Nicholas[/name_m] on my boys names list because it allows more options for my child to choose which version he prefers. I’m still debating on that. To me [name_m]Cole[/name_m] and [name_m]Colin[/name_m] seem far more risky choices. [name_m]Colin[/name_m] seems to be coming into fashion, but for a while was incredibly unfashionable. I think because a traditional name can always be shortened it just allows more room to be expressed in several ways, rather than cutting down those options.

But I don’t think it’s dated, or unpleasant and [name_u]Sandy[/name_u] is a super cute nickname, so if you really dislike the longer forms I’d say it’s fine. I suppose you could go with andy or sandy as nickname variations which both feel perfectly current but I do really love [name_f]Cassandra[/name_f].

[name_f]My[/name_f] son’s girlfriend is [name_f]Sandra[/name_f], so I’ve seen it on a younger person and it works. It only seems dated because it’s not popular at the moment. But that is exactly why you should use it! A baby called [name_f]Sandra[/name_f] will take the dated vision away from all who meet her.

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It’s very outdated to me. I do not know a single [name_f]Sandra[/name_f] under the age of 50, but I know lots above 50. I don’t think it’s ready for revival at all.

[name_u]Sandy[/name_u], on the other hand, I’d love to see being used!

[name_u]An[/name_u] acquired taste but it would be cute on a baby or little kid

I think it depends where in the World are you. I know a few Sandra’s and they are all in their early twenties. I do prefer Alessandra/ Alexandra, Cassandra and Lysandra, but I think Sandra is quite lovely still. I don’t feel it’s dated at all. I agree, it feels Greek, golden blonde and goddessy :blush:

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