Poll: Stephanie

[Babybug]

What do people think of Stephanie I like it at the moment, I think it matches my daughter Eloise.

I think its fairly uncommon these days ( number 345ish on uk top names list) but not really out there or weird.

 

[Babybug]

What do people think of Stephanie I like it at the moment, I think it matches my daughter Eloise.

I think its fairly uncommon these days ( number 345ish on uk top names list) but not really out there or weird.

We will most likely stay team yellowbut im feeling girl
. We have a boy name waiting too

 

[LittleMum]

My best friends 8 year old is called Stephanie. Personally I thought it was a very strange and grown up name for a baby, and still feel like it is for a cheeky 8 year old. Although she is usually referred to as the more childish version 'Stephy' which I really don't like

Saying that, I also have a 30 year old friend named Stephanie and have never found it strange for her, although she absolutely hates being called 'steph'

I think my problem is it isnt a very pretty name (stef) but that really is just my personal opinion. Sorry xx

 

[Lisa429]

I don't think it is in the same style as Eloise. And it is really 80's along with Ashley, Amber, and Brittany.

 

[JJKCB]

its quite out dated and my friend Steph is forever getting mad and yelling at people 'its not stef-fanny, theres no fanny in my name - its stef-nee' might be an accent thing but it drives her mad (cant blame her I wouldnt want a name with 'fanny' in it)

Just a note for Americans: 'fanny' means something completely different in the UK

 

[Sarah lo]

Its alright, i don't dislike it but it just doesn't get me excited. x

 

[Noodlebear]

its quite out dated and my friend Steph is forever getting mad and yelling at people 'its not stef-fanny, theres no fanny in my name - its stef-nee' might be an accent thing but it drives her mad (cant blame her I wouldnt want a name with 'fanny' in it)

But it's spelt that way lol, never heard of someone trying to to have it pronounced 'Steph-nee'.
I'm not fond of the name myself but I like very feminine girls names like flower names etc

 

[RubyRainbows]

I think it's def a dated name - like Jennifer, Amy, or Tiffany. It's fine for a mom, but not a new baby in my opinion! Sorry

 

[x__amour]

I think it's a bit dated as well. It's my younger sister's name too though and we don't get along.

 

[bananaboat]

Sure it might be a bit dated, but don't let that hold you back if you like it!

 

[MeAndMyShadow]

I really like it love the 80s vibe! Xx

 

[RubyRainbows]

Those numbers means it's less common now - not climbing the chart right? Like in 2002 it ranked #42 but in 2012 it has fallen all the way back to #168? Which means its getting less & less popular.

Sure it might be a bit dated, but it's climbing back up the ranking charts in the US:

2012 168
2011 146
2010 126
2009 112
2008 105
2007 88
2006 70
2005 64
2004 55
2003 49
2002 42

 

[Elizabean]

Eh, who cares if some people see it as dated? Today's popular name will be dated in time as well. I thinks its a pretty name and if you like it, that is all that matters.
Every Stephanie or Stefanie I have known has been a really sweet girl too

 

[bananaboat]

Those numbers means it's less common now - not climbing the chart right? Like in 2002 it ranked #42 but in 2012 it has fallen all the way back to #168? Which means its getting less & less popular.

Sure it might be a bit dated, but it's climbing back up the ranking charts in the US:

2012 168
2011 146
2010 126
2009 112
2008 105
2007 88
2006 70
2005 64
2004 55
2003 49
2002 42

Hah yes! I was actually laying in bed last night and for some reason this popped in my head. Not sure what I was thinking!

I'm losing my mind - disregard

 

[JJKCB]

Those numbers means it's less common now - not climbing the chart right? Like in 2002 it ranked #42 but in 2012 it has fallen all the way back to #168? Which means its getting less & less popular.

Sure it might be a bit dated, but it's climbing back up the ranking charts in the US:

2012 168
2011 146
2010 126
2009 112
2008 105
2007 88
2006 70
2005 64
2004 55
2003 49
2002 42

thats what I though unless this is births per year in which case its rising but still off the charts low

 

[LittleMum]

It's completely up to you, one of my favourite girls names is Jessica but its currently really common so that puts me off
Instead I think that if this bump is a girl she will end up being called Jennifer / Jennie, a very 80s unpopular name but that's the way I like it (hence our DD being called Louise), who cares what anyone else thinks xx

 

[Babybug]

It's completely up to you, one of my favourite girls names is Jessica but its currently really common so that puts me off
Instead I think that if this bump is a girl she will end up being called Jennifer / Jennie, a very 80s unpopular name but that's the way I like it (hence our DD being called Louise), who cares what anyone else thinks xx

My daughters middle name is Jennifer wr must have similar tastes

 

[Ruby2013]

I'm not keen x

 

[Babybug]

It's completely up to you, one of my favourite girls names is Jessica but its currently really common so that puts me off
Instead I think that if this bump is a girl she will end up being called Jennifer / Jennie, a very 80s unpopular name but that's the way I like it (hence our DD being called Louise), who cares what anyone else thinks xx

My daughters middle name is Jennifer wr must have similar tastes

 

[MrsClark24]

My name is Steph and I quite like it

I think it's good to have different names for children. A friend recently called her daughter Ruth, and I know one of the celebrity's has called their baby Dolly... The older names are making a come back and at the end of the day if you like a name you like it. Stephanie isn't a chavvy name, it's not common or tacky so if you like it go for it!