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Anna or Anya

37 replies

choppychopster · 11/03/2012 10:05

DD2 is due in 4wks but DH and I are struggling to agree on a name. The only one we both sort of like is Anna. I still think it's maybe a little plain though and prefer Anya. Would love to hear your thoughts wise MNers. Smile

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MrsJohnDeere · 11/03/2012 14:23

Sorry , meant Anna

MrsJohnDeere · 11/03/2012 14:22

Anne

Wheresmycaffeinedrip · 11/03/2012 14:03

Anya - love it :)

fedupofnamechanging · 11/03/2012 14:01

Have noticed on American telly (ok, Buffy the vampire slayer) they say Arnya rather than Annya. Rather like Tara is Terra (True Blood). Which pronunciation were you thinking of?

I like Arnya, but not Annya. Anna is very pretty, so would probably be my first choice.

nappymaestro · 11/03/2012 13:58

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belgo · 11/03/2012 13:54

Anya is a nickname for Anne/Anna.

PhasesRUs · 11/03/2012 13:49

By contrast Anna is quite popular where I live, whereas I've not heard Anya. There are three Annas in my children's relatively small primary. Anya is really lovely. Or how about Anita? (Just don't stray into Annabel territory ? well, I wouldn't.)

tummytickler · 11/03/2012 12:20

Anya or Anne. Not a fan of Anna at all. (But like Anne or Annie)

supernannyisace · 11/03/2012 12:17

I say Anna.

Anya is unusual but getting more popular. Anna is rarely heard - I only know of one child named Anna.

FilterCoffee · 11/03/2012 12:15

Anna

ggirl · 11/03/2012 10:15

I like both as well , Anya bit more unusual , very pretty name , love it!

SpottyTeacakes · 11/03/2012 10:06

I like them both but prefer Anna

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