Is there a male version of Susan?

MyLittleTyke · May 2009

I wish I could name my baby Susan but a. I think the name might be dated and b. I have this odd feeling that it's a boy.

My grandmother's name was Susan and I hope that there is some way that I can name the baby after her even if it ends up being a boy. Any ideas?

Thanks!

dpdw · May 2009

Wasn't there a boy named Sue? Wink

MyLittleTyke · May 2009

haha possibly but I'm not sure how i feel about that name :-(

I'm so bad at picking a name! My husband is too... ugghhh

EastCoastBride · May 2009

In Jewish tradition, the first letter is often used to honor a deceased relative. So that would open up any "S" boys name. Seth, Sean, Shane, Samuel, Simon - etc etc etc.

MyLittleTyke · May 2009

Thanks - that's a good idea. I wasn't aware of that tradition!

ldcoffel · May 2009

My mom always said her next child would have been name "Sioux." Like the native indians.

Smtih&co · May 2009

What about your grandmother's maiden name? Would that work? I think Sean would be a close version.

meplusone · May 2009

If it is a girl, I think Suzanne and Susanna are more updated.

squeakerabudhbabi · May 2009

I like the idea of Souix, like the Native Americans as well. Also, agree with the Jewish tradition of just using the first letter.

I think Samson, Samuel, Sean, Simeon, etc. would all work in this case. Good luck.

Oh, and I also agree with the person that said Suzanne and Susanna are a little more "updated", without losing the integrity of the name itself.

littlepony · May 2009

I would be cautious about the "Sioux" spelling, esp. depending on where you live (or may move to in the future). The Native American population may not appreciate having a tribe name used to make an English name look more modern/trendy. My alma mater is likely going to finally have to find a new logo, mascot, etc. after having the "Fighting Sioux" since the 1930s. I realize it's not really the same thing, but something to consider.

ttmccoot · May 2009

this might help:

https://nameberry.com/name/susan

nameberry.com is pretty awesome for this kind of stuff.

newportbride715 · May 2009

Maybe you'll have a girl next. I like the pp's sugestion of Susanna -I love that name. For a boy, I think any S name would be nice if you really want to honor her with this baby.

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