It’s the ultimate princess name, having been worn by royals in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Denmark, France, and Scotland. It’s also a versatile literary choice used by authors from Shakespeare to Jane Austen to Emily Bronte (and more recently, by Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight series). But if its top-10 status has you looking further afield, you’ve come to the right place. (more…)
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Substitutes for: Isabella
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Substitutes for: Sophia
Posted in Substitutes, tagged Alethea, Athena, Cecilia, Daphne, Delphina, Fiona, Josephine, Josie, Sadie, Safiya, Samiya, Sapphira, Selena, Sephora, Seraphina, Serena, Sonia, Sonja, Sonya, Sophia, Sophie, Sophronia, Soraya, Susanna, Sylvia, Sylvie on February 9, 2009 | 17 Comments »
Sophia is a lovely name, isn’t it? The problem is that everyone else seems to agree! It is currently a top 10 choice in the U.S. and still seems to be on the rise. I’m a literature nut, and I fell in love with the name after reading it in two great 18th-century British novels. However, I’m also a first grade teacher, and after seeing a large crop of Sophia’s sprouting up every year, the name is beginning to lose its appeal.
Luckily, there are quite a few other names with similar qualities, so if you’re in love with Sophia but want something a bit more distinctive for your child, you just might consider one of these appealing substitutes. (more…)
