Samantha (meaning and origin)

See also
In Welsh: Sawyl
In Russian: Samuil
In Russian: Samoyla
In Jewish: Shmuel
In Italian: Samuele
In Hungarian: S�muel
In Hungarian: Samu
In Hungarian: Sami
In Finnish: Samuli
In English: Sam

What Samantha`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Samantha:
Its very girly.its u say samantha u dont have to thing weather there child is a boy or girl
The worst thing about the name:
The dam nickname sam i hate it.im not a male.my mama named me samantha not sam for a reson!
If my name wasn`t Samantha....:
I woulnt be me!
Extra information:
Boo! Ha ha
The best thing about the name Samantha:
It's alluring plus there are a lot of nicknames!
The worst thing about the name:
A lot of people leave out the H and then it sounds weird. Oh and Sam sounds like a boys name...
If my name wasn`t Samantha....:
I'd change it to Samantha.
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The best thing about the name Samantha:
It can be shortened to Sam.
The worst thing about the name:
People always leave the n out.
If my name wasn`t Samantha....:
I don't think I would like it.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Samantha:
THE NAME SAMANTHA MEANS IM' A VERY GOOD FLIRT!!!
The worst thing about the name:
THERES NOTHIN BAD WELL... IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN!!
If my name wasn`t Samantha....:
I WOULD DIE
Extra information:
I LOVE YOU
The best thing about the name Samantha:
It means a I;m a VERY good flirt!!!
The worst thing about the name:
absolutley NOTHING
If my name wasn`t Samantha....:
I WOULD DIE
Extra information:
I get to be called Sam and thats AWESOME
The best thing about the name Samantha:
It's beautiful and unique!
The worst thing about the name:
nothing really
If my name wasn`t Samantha....:
no
Extra information:
I LOVE MY NAME!!
The best thing about the name Samantha:
It can Be shortened.
The worst thing about the name:
There are lots of people called Samantha
If my name wasn`t Samantha....:
Children at work sayin Sam so cutey
Extra information:
I dont really like my name its so boring and old and sounds to posh!
The best thing about the name Samantha:
I love the nickname Sammi
The worst thing about the name:
I don't like it people call me sam
If my name wasn`t Samantha....:
I woyuld not have all the nicknames I have today
Extra information:
I just love my name cause I love the sound if it
The best thing about the name Samantha:
tons of nicknames
The worst thing about the name:
people calling me sammie
If my name wasn`t Samantha....:
no not really
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Samantha:
Everyone love's me because I do listen and give good advice.
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing what so ever. My father named me Samantha, Why?, I don't know, but I love it, and my father is deceased. So that's another reason why, because he has given me this beautiful name.
If my name wasn`t Samantha....:
No. My life is good, I have alot of friends i don't think that a differnce in a name would change my appearance, it's what's in your heart that counts.
Extra information:
I just wanted to say that if my father was here I would thank him for giving me this name. I wouldn't change it ever.
The best thing about the name Samantha:
My mother named me Samantha after the show Bewitched... I am a great instructor... I dont listen too well unless its my husband talking... and still even then I dont... lol I love the name and wouldn't want another...
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Samantha....:

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The best thing about the name Samantha:
it is not supper common like Jessica or Jennifer
The worst thing about the name:
asking me if i eat green eggs and hame. really find something more original
If my name wasn`t Samantha....:
well then i wouldn't have been called Sami growing up which is a boys name, I am the mosr ungirly girl out there
Extra information:
nope
The best thing about the name Samantha:
Sounds Very Nice The Name is very Professional
The worst thing about the name:
People calling me Sam
If my name wasn`t Samantha....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Samantha:
It's a porfessional sounding name
The worst thing about the name:
Some say it reminds them of a pornstar
If my name wasn`t Samantha....:
don't know
Extra information:
I love that I'm called Sam cuz I like when girls have nicknames like that
The best thing about the name Samantha:
Its dignified and just so royal!!!
The worst thing about the name:
people who wish to abbreviate your name or call it incorrectly e.g. Samanna
If my name wasn`t Samantha....:
i wouldn't be me!
Extra information:
I love my name, it suits me!!
The best thing about the name Samantha:
I love my name because im a daddy's girl and he has always wanted a girl to nick name sam....then ta-da he finnally gets a girl!
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Samantha....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Samantha:
Its a very pretty name.
The worst thing about the name:
It seems so long and harsh
If my name wasn`t Samantha....:
Nope
Extra information:
The name Sam is better
The best thing about the name Samantha:
it's a realy cool name
The worst thing about the name:
to meany
If my name wasn`t Samantha....:
i wont be the proson i am today
Extra information:
samantha is me and that is that!

More `Samantha` links
Samantha as abbreviation
Actors named Samantha
Samantha in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Samantha

Samantha appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 12. The name reached the top-100 19 times and reached the top-10 15 times. 1998 was a `top year` for the name Samantha. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #3. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	12
2006	10
2005	8
2004	9
2003	10
2002	9
2001	7
2000	7
1999	5
1998	3
1997	6
1996	5
1995	4
1994	4
1993	4
1992	6
1991	5
1990	5
1980	58
1970	149
1960	---
1950	---
1940	---
1930	---
1920	---
1910	---
1900	701
1890	721
1880	365

See also the US top 1000 names 2007

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Comments on Samantha

samantha
i love my name my mom named me that cause her friend's name is sam there is a sam on my social team!
rochelle
I have a friend named samantha she's realy cool
Samantha
My mother chose the name Samantha because she thought it wasn't very common. Fortunately, it suits me very well because I am an incredible listener.
judy
i have a daughter named samantha,we chose this name 1 cause it sounds nice 2 we thought i wasnt a common name.
Samantha
I really like my name. People always ask what if you could pick any other name what would it be and I really would not want to change my name. Your parents pick your name for a reason so why would you want to change it.
Samantha
My name is the pimpest name eva!!! It fits me so well cause im such a stunna!
Samantha
My name is the pimpest name eva!!! It fits me so well cause im such a stunna!
Georgia
I picked this name for my daughter because it is a beautiful name! And my recently desieced mother has this name...and yeah im only 16 and its hard to raise a child so i always think of what my mother would do!!
Lindsay Lohan
I love the name samantha it is a wonderful name! I think that when i have my baby in Oct. i will name her that! I love this website it has really helped me through my pregnancy!...Thank you! ...Lindsay :)
Samantha
OMG...Thank You so much for complimenting my name Lindsay! Its so awsome 2 Hear from U !!!..!! -samantha
Angela
I love this name, named my first daughter Samantha. She does not like her name, she hates to be called Sam and prefers to be called by her middle name...Joi I did not realize how popular it was of a name, but then again I don't care I can't think of anyother name better suited to my daughter she is a Samantha!
Samantha
My name is SMOKEING HOT!!!!!
Samantha
My name is Sam and I LOVE my name and you too!!! xoxoxo
Samantha Louthan
O my God my name is Sam to and it is an off the hook name!!! and if yours isn't i understand why your soooooo jealous cuz i am TONS of fun!!!!! xoxoxoxo
Samantha Lagar
hahaha...ummm...my name rocks!! hello to all the Samantha's out there!!!
Samantha
My mother named me after the show bewitched. I use to hate it...but now I love it. Which everybody normally shortens it up to Sam...so that's a plus.
Samantha H.
I am a good listener as long as it's not listening to someone say negative things. I am also faithful in God.

Only for Samanthas!