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Anneliese?

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Daya · 15/04/2012 11:24

Hi

Would like to hear your opinions on Anneliese - also re the spelling, is this the 'correct' spelling or would you go for another version.

Any similar suggestions welcome too.

Thanks

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Daya · 15/04/2012 11:51

Thanks belgo, that pronunciation is nicer than the one you'd get in the UK which I think is Anna-leese - or at least that's how I pronounce it!

Id like a name that works well in lots of languages, like Anna, Maria, Sara, Laura do etc so I hope Anneliese fits into that bracket.

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belgo · 15/04/2012 11:44

Anneliese:

Anna - lee - suh.

The 'e' is pronouced at the end in dutch.

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Daya · 15/04/2012 11:43

belgo how would you pronounce Anneliese. 'Anna - leese' or 'Anna - lees'?

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belgo · 15/04/2012 11:39

Anya is simply a nickname for Anne.

Annemie (short for Anne Marie) is very popular, although a bit out of date.

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Daya · 15/04/2012 11:36

I have no connection to the Netherlands etc but seem to like their names Anya and Erica also on the list but Anneliese my favourite.

Annalise is a much easier spelling ... I want to avoid it looking like 'anal' so thought maybe the 'anne' bit looked better.

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shesparkles · 15/04/2012 11:35

I've no idea about the spelling but it's a gorgeous name

leftmysociallifeatthedoor · 15/04/2012 11:31

Its a pretty name but it still reminds me of the dippy blonde girl from 90s Neighbours...

belgo · 15/04/2012 11:29

Annelies/Annelise/Annaliese are all acceptable spellings.

Lieselotte is also very nice.

Hulababy · 15/04/2012 11:27

I know an Annalise

It's a nice name, good nn of Anna too

saffronwblue · 15/04/2012 11:27

I have a very dear friend called Anneliis. She is Estonian but her mother always says it is a Dutch name.