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Anya? Love it or hate it?

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magicmelons · 16/08/2011 14:07

I think I like it but am hormonal bag and can't be trusted with these things, I think I like Anya Grace.

I really like India, Annabelle and Arabella but they're all becoming a little bit too popular or so i'm told Confused we don't know any.

Not sure of sex so will be back with boys names.

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manicinsomniac · 16/08/2011 14:46

I don't think India is popular? I only know one and she's 12.

I also only know one Arabella who is 8.

Annabelle is reasonably popular in some areas and social circles. I teach in a private school and you can rely on their being an average of 2-3 Annabelles per year. But it's hardly Olivia or Isabella and they generally settle quite happily into being Annabelle, Bella, Annie and Anna!

manicinsomniac · 16/08/2011 14:44

I'm not keen but I think that's only because I've only known one - I taught her as a 12 going on 18 year old with an ASBO and she was an absolute nightmare.

As a name I think I think it's rather pretty but I just can't divorce it from that girl.

Lonnie · 16/08/2011 14:41

I hate it but then All the Anya/Anja's (4 I grew up in Denmark not that unusual there) ive known have been spoilt lil madams that felt they were gods gift to the world and I cant get past that