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[sexxie-dork.livejournal.com]

I can't decide which to use for a girl (if we have one). My husband and I both like different spellings and we're having a hard time figuring out which one would suit best.

If you have any other suggestions or spellings not listed here (didn't think I missed any, could be wrong), please feel free to let me know! =]

Edit: And I don't want to hear any crap about using Marie as a middle name. I know it's considered "filler" by some. But, it happens to be my maternal Grandmother's first name and my middle name, so I'd like to keep that family tradition. This is my family's first great grandchild and it means a lot to me to use Marie if we have a girl. Deal with it.

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Comments

[tryyingtoevolve.livejournal.com]

I like Sofia best, Sophie second, and Sophia third. However, unless you live in a country where Sofia is the common spelling (ie, Italy, Spain, Mexico, etc.) or have a strong connection to one of those cultures, I'd avoid spelling it as Sofia because it's so clearly from one of those cultures. I do love it, though.

Based on your middle/last name, I'm assuming you're not Latino or Italian or anything, so I'd stick with Sophia/Sophie. Sophie Marie sounds best to me, but I like both.

[azelmaroark.livejournal.com]

I voted for Sophia, but you could use Sophie as a nn, perhaps.

[la-jolie-vie.livejournal.com]

I like Sophie best and Sofia second. I also like Sofie.

[alexandria-skye.livejournal.com]

i like sofia first, sophia second, and thirdly, sophie. the double "ee" from first and middle names doesn't strike me as well as the other two... today ;)

[sexxie-dork.livejournal.com]

I don't like the double E either. My husband prefers Sophie while I prefer Sophia. I figure it's easier to name her Sophia so it's aesthetically pleasing and we can call her Sophie for a nickname. =]

[duckduckcaboose.livejournal.com]

I love the name Sophie, but Sophie Marie is a little too repetitive for me so I like Sophia Marie best in this case.

Sofa Marie

[shyspy.livejournal.com]

When I see Sofia spelled with an "f" I always think Sofa. So Sophia is preferable for me.

[sballik.livejournal.com]

I think Sophia/Sofia Marie flows better. I prefer the f-spelling as opposed to the ph.

[laminy.livejournal.com]

I voted for Sofia, just because that spelling is not one of the most popular names.

[emtotherescuee.livejournal.com]

I think the two names are much two popular. Sophia is number six in the US, and Marie tends to be a filler middle name. Not always, but pretty much everyone I know has the middle name Marie just because it sounds nice. I'm an Emily, so I know how it feels to have a popular name, and I absolutely hate it. If you really love Sophia/Sophie/Sofia, then maybe you should use a less common middle name? Sophie Azalea (a ZAYL yah) for example?
I hope I'm not sounding rude or anything, I just want you to know before you name your baby something really popular. Congrats on being preggers though:]

[sexxie-dork.livejournal.com]

I'm not using the middle name Marie because it sounds nice. It's a family name. It's my grandmother's name, as well as my middle name, and I want to pass it down.

I know Sophia is number six, but it's always been my favorite name, and it's the name my husband and I always talked about using, so I'm not about to change it just because it's popular. It means a lot to us.

[roseofjuly.livejournal.com]

I think Sophie Marie sounds better, although I think I like the name Sophia better by itself.

[jyl-mac.livejournal.com]

You are really going to add another talley on the 'Middle Name Marie' board? Yeeeesssshhhhh.

[sexxie-dork.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm sorry. Am I not allowed to use my Grandmother's first name as a middle name for her first great-grandchild? It's my middle name also and I want to keep it in the family. Otherwise, I wouldn't use the name. I'm not using Marie just because I like the way it sounds. Yeeeeeesh.

[jyl-mac.livejournal.com]

Aw, you don't have to be sorry by any means...and you don't have to re-explain your reasons to those who don't prefer Marie, we read it in your original post. Besides, even if you were just using it because you like the way it sounds, it's your choice and that would be good enough reason for me.

[viewpoints.livejournal.com]

Speaking from the 'growing up not too long ago' part, Sofie/Sofia runs a very large chance of being called Sofa if she's even remotely chubby in primary grades.
I did go to school with three girls in the same class- Sophia, Sofia, and Sophiya. I really do prefer the first spelling.

Sophia Marie has a much better ring that Sophie Marie, for statement purposes, though you do get used to everything over time.

[sexxie-dork.livejournal.com]

I think we'll end up with Sophia. I don't like the way the 'F' looks but my husband does.