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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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SteIIaBeIIa · 06/02/2013 22:18

Hysteria? Flash in the pan more like.

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.

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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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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.

SteIIaBeIIa · 06/02/2013 22:09

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

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.

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nothingbyhalves · 06/02/2013 22:08

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

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