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I adore Anna, it's classic and suits any age. It's the only name I really love for a girl.

However, I mentioned it to DSis and her response was "but everyone will think she's a 50 shades baby!"

So, does anyone hear Anna and think 50 shades now? The character in the book is actually Anastasia I believe, but shortened to Ana mostly.

50 shades didn't enter my head. I love Anna!

Rubbish - any baby named after that book will get Anastasia.

I'd go with Anna - it's gorgeous

I love Anna. It's a lovely name. Never read that 50 shades trash so I wouldn't make that association.

Haven't (and won't read that book) but have always loved the name Anna.

PS from all accounts it's not a literary classic so I imagine it will be forgotten within in the next few years. Don't worry.

Thank you.

I wouldn't give it a second thought a couple of years down the line but the film will be released soon and the hysteria will start again...

Anna transcends any one culture, background or time. A flash in the pan book like 50 Shades will not effect that one jot. Anyone who hears Anna and thinks 50 Shades must have a weird 50 Shades fixation.

Hysteria? Flash in the pan more like.

Anna = gorgeous.

I know the most beautiful one. Red hair and freckles.

Anna is a lovely name.
Have to say your username has more dodgy connotations than Anna!

I really like it too.

Lovely. I've always known one or two but no more, all my life. They are interesting people, in good ways.

That's a beautiful name. 50 shades didn't cross my mind at all, I agree it's a flash in the pan, don't let it put you off.

Anna Karenina is the literary reference that comes to mind.

Beautiful name. I've not read 50 shades of shite, so can't comment on that. The name though is one of my favourites.

It's a lovely name, and it's actually quite popular in London/SE at the moment - I know/have met three little Annas my DS's age (2.3).

Beautiful name. Know several in their 30s and one 11 year old, no infants (in the north west)

Rubbish - have never read 50 Shades and nor have many other people. Gorgeous classic name; elegant and ageless. In my top 3 if we have a girl next time.

I love the name but I'm biased! My dd (2) introduces herself as Anah banana when asked what her name is.

It also means patience & perseverance in arabic! My dd is neither but one can only hope!

Beautiful, classy, palindromic, what more do you want?

Fifty Shades of ...what?

Simply beautiful name!

I adore Anna. Absolutely adore it.

Haven't read 50 Shades. And wouldn't. And would judge anyone who had.