HELP!! Are the names Susan and Teresa for twins too old fashioned?

Susan held the #2 position on the SSA list from 1957 through 1960, and was in the top 100 names from 1937 through 1984. It has been fairly high (#229 at the highest) from 1880 until the early 1990's when it started to fall from style. It has been steadily declining in popularity since then, and ranked #644 (or 454 births) last year.

Teresa held the #18 spot on the SSA list from 1961 through 1963, and was in the top 100 names from 1948 through 1981. It was also fairly high (#247 at the highest) from 1880 until the early 1990's when it also started to experience a decline in use. The name Teresa ranked #584 (or 551 births) last year.

(tidbit: the top 17 girl names on the SSA list all have over 10,000 births - each - for 2007!)

IMO - the fact that they both have such a long history, have been steadily on the list for so long, and are no longer as popular are extremely good reasons to use them! They are both very classic, feminine names that will be cute on a baby and good on a grown women (something that I don't think all parents think about!). They will also be unique (because the chances of another Susan/Teresa being in their class will be slim!) without being "out-there". If you want to add a more modern touch, add a very modern middle name!

HTH :-)

*** UPDATE ***

The below middle names are either more popular right now, or are considered very modern...

Susan Olivia & Teresa Sophia

Susan Faith & Teresa Grace

Susan Esme & Teresa Joi (Esme is French for "Loved" and Joi is a more modern spelling of "Joy")

I also wanted to say that I really love the NN Susie & Tessie or Sue & Tess :-)

I've met a couple of babies named Teresa. And I like Susan. I don't consider any name as belonging to one generation but not another. My daughter is named Hazel, and everyone compliments her on her name. Teresa is pretty, and the fact that you don't hear it every day is another thing in it's favor if you ask me. And there's simply not enough Susan's in the world (or Chad... or Paul...)

They sound a little bit old but I dont see any harm naming your children Susan and Teresa,

My mom was born in the late 50s and her name is Susan. She had a best friend named Teresa.

They're not horrible names at all, but they do sound a bit old.

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i know this sibset:

Maria

Diana

Teresa

i think theyre nice and classic. it just depends on the combo.

Teresa & Angelina

Teresa & Diana

Teresa & Emmaline

i do love teresa. maybe keep that and change the other. susan is 'older' than teresa. nick name her trey as well, thats a bit modern

Yes they do sound like they are from the 60's but this isn't a bad thing. They will be considered to be unique and they both are in nowadays. I love old-fashioned names like that such as Katherine and Elizabeth :)

I think they're beautiful. Very classic and timeless so they fit every decade!

You could name one Susan Teresa and the other Teresa Susan. I like both names.

Susan is ok, but when I hear Teresa I think of someone in her 40's.

Well I would have to agree with your husband, they are a little old fashioned. But I am no one to talk. I like the names Sophia and Gabrielle if I have a girl and those names are suuuuuper old. So hey, if YOU like them, then I think they are great :)