Which name do you like better Samantha or Amanda?

Personally, I like the sound of the name Samantha better, and it has lots of nickname choices, like Sammie and Sam. However, I prefer the meaning of the name Amanda better, and a good nickname would be Mandy.

Amanda:

Origin:

Latin

Meaning:

She who must be loved

Origin:

Sanskrit

Meaning:

Active; bright

Samantha:

Origin:

Aramaic

Meaning:

Listener

Origin:

English

Meaning:

Listener

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