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Anna

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MyNameIsLola · 06/02/2013 22:07

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 Shock "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.

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nothingbyhalves · 06/02/2013 22:08

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

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pixi2 · 06/02/2013 22:09

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

SteIIaBeIIa · 06/02/2013 22:09

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

SteIIaBeIIa · 06/02/2013 22:10

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.

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MyNameIsLola · 06/02/2013 22:13

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...

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Artigene · 06/02/2013 22:15

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.

SteIIaBeIIa · 06/02/2013 22:18

Hysteria? Flash in the pan more like.

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MarianForrester · 06/02/2013 22:28

I really like it too.

lottiegarbanzo · 06/02/2013 22:31

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

MikeOxardAndWellard · 06/02/2013 22:38

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.

lottiegarbanzo · 07/02/2013 05:10

Anna Karenina is the literary reference that comes to mind.

ripsishere · 07/02/2013 05:34

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

TepidCoffee · 07/02/2013 06:01

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).

birdofthenorth · 07/02/2013 08:13

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

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CabbageLooking · 07/02/2013 12:21

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.

raisah · 07/02/2013 21:05

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

raisah · 07/02/2013 21:07

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

mummybare · 07/02/2013 21:10

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

Fifty Shades of ...what?

MadameJosephine · 07/02/2013 21:11

Simply beautiful name!

Yama · 07/02/2013 21:13

I adore Anna. Absolutely adore it.

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

FooffyShmoo · 07/02/2013 21:16

I have an Annabel shortened to Anna. Havent had any 50 shades references made. Annabel is also a fairly timeless name.