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Help[Opinions] Re: Samantha
in reply to a message by Caroline
I've seen other people on here refer to Samantha as classic which I find strange. It's a modern, trendy name in my opinion (even if it was technically invented in the 18th century). It didn't really start being used until the '50s or '60s. I don't know if you watch Foyle's War but it always bugs me that Honeysuckle Week's character is called Samantha. I don't know any that were born before the late '50s so it seems wrong to me. I think of it as being very '70s/'80s.
It surprises me that it's still so popular in the US as it's pretty dated here. I've known quite a few of them. I have to say (after all that rambling) I don't like it.
It surprises me that it's still so popular in the US as it's pretty dated here. I've known quite a few of them. I have to say (after all that rambling) I don't like it.
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I think it's the legacy of Bewitched. That show was very popular and increased the popularity of Samantha, making it a classic. I know soooo many Samanthas tbh, of all ages. It's become just another Sarah or Emily because of the continued popularity.
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I don't think Samantha will have continued popularity though. That's what makes it different to names like Emily and Sarah which I think will stand the test of time (and have been used for a long time).
For me, Samantha is a name I group with things like Sharon, Tracy, Karen, Kerry, Kelly, Stacey, Amber, Leanne, Danielle etc - names which are only fashionable for a couple of decades and then go out of fashion. Maybe it's seen differently in America (where it's still popular), and maybe it will stay popular there. I'll have to see in ten years' time where it is!
In England, it's falling quite steadily and is at 289.
For me, Samantha is a name I group with things like Sharon, Tracy, Karen, Kerry, Kelly, Stacey, Amber, Leanne, Danielle etc - names which are only fashionable for a couple of decades and then go out of fashion. Maybe it's seen differently in America (where it's still popular), and maybe it will stay popular there. I'll have to see in ten years' time where it is!
In England, it's falling quite steadily and is at 289.
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Samantha beats Honeysuckle by a country mile
Good God, Honeysuckle is terrible. Nickname choices: Honey, the name a stereotypical diner waitress would call you, or Sucky.
Good God, Honeysuckle is terrible. Nickname choices: Honey, the name a stereotypical diner waitress would call you, or Sucky.
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Her sister is Perdita and her brother is Rollo!
Good names for the acting business though, people are unlikely to forget them!
Good names for the acting business though, people are unlikely to forget them!
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Perdita is kind of pretty, but Rollo sounds like a candy you chew on for heartburn. Like Rolaids, only sugary.
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