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Janinec123 · 30/03/2015 22:48

Just wondered what you all think of the name Aoife for a girl. We are in Southern Ireland so it won't be a problem in knowing how to say the name. Just would love to hear what you all think of it!!!

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Janinec123 · 30/03/2015 22:48

Would you choose Aoife over Anna??

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sweetpeame · 31/03/2015 07:00

Not much to choose between them although I prefer Anna. Growing up I knew a million Aoife's and it seems equally popular now 30+ years later! But if that doesn't bother you (and my own DD has a popular name so it didn't bother me either) then go for it, it's a perfectly fine name.

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Penguinotterfoxbadger · 31/03/2015 08:39

Anna is prettier imo. Aoife is still nice though

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Janinec123 · 31/03/2015 11:35

Yes Aoife is very popular this is something I think about but its difficult to get naems htat go with our very long surname so we need simple short type names. Aoife and Anna are not a million miles away from each other I know lol just finding it hard to choose. Why did nobody tell me choosing name would be SOOO difficult..

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OneMagnumisneverenough · 31/03/2015 12:12

They are both nice

I also like

Emma
Ailsa
Orla
Lana
Laura
Clara
Carla
Zara

which all have a similar sound/vibe

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GlitzAndGigglesx · 31/03/2015 12:15

Irish names are lovely I wanted to use Niamh for dd it's probably my fave. Out of the 2 I definitely prefer Aoife

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squoosh · 31/03/2015 12:48

Ireland is knee deep in Aoifes and has been for the past 40 years. I'd go for Anna.

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LollyLondon · 31/03/2015 13:52

I really like it

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Janinec123 · 31/03/2015 19:46

Niamh is another my niece is called Niamh so can't use that one!!! Hmm
It's difficult to find a name that both me and my OH like.

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Janinec123 · 31/03/2015 20:44

Orla is also taken as is Aisling!! We are limited!!! Lol we also don't mind Kate.

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Janinec123 · 31/03/2015 21:15

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OneMagnumisneverenough · 31/03/2015 21:31

Ciara
Caiomhe

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LicoriceComfit · 31/03/2015 21:53

Annie?

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