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Sophia versus Anna

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Littenpojke · 11/04/2014 14:08

Dh is for Sophia, I prefer Anna. Dh is Scandinavian and says that Anna is just too common back home.

Is Anna or Sophia more common in your experience (in the UK)?

Which name (Anna or Sophia) do you think sounds nicest in the English language? We don't like Sophie though. Please help!!

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Littenpojke · 11/04/2014 16:02

Magrat, I totally see your point and agree. Thanks for your thoughts!

Wiggle, how would you characterise the names (not sure if that's the right word) but is Anna sort of fun and clever and sof/phia sophisticated (sorry) and more serious?

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wigglesrock · 11/04/2014 15:51

I have 3 daughters, the oldest is Sofia & the youngest is Anna Smile . So I can't help you choose, but they're both lovely!

Kantha · 11/04/2014 15:32

Anna every time

MagratGarlik · 11/04/2014 14:56

Don't give a well known name with an unusual (but valid) spelling. I speak from experience because I have a well known name, but a less common spelling. I have gone my whole life with people institing on spelling my name incorrectly, even when I spell it out for them. This even extended to HMRC sending me my national insurance number card with my name spelt wrongly -it still causes hassle as I keep on having to prove that no, I have not changed my name by deed-poll etc etc.

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Littenpojke · 11/04/2014 14:41

The spelling Sofia is more common in Scandinavia but would people in England find this spelling weird or pretentious?

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HolidayCriminal · 11/04/2014 14:34

They both sound lovely, I reckon. Anna is uncommon IME for under 10s, Sophia even more unusual but Sophie is extremely common for age 8+ AND a lot of people will convert Sophia to Sophie.

I like them both a lot but would probably choose Anna.

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Littenpojke · 11/04/2014 14:20

Thanks dilly. Which name does sound nicer in the English language in your opinion?

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Dillydollydaydream · 11/04/2014 14:14

I think Sofia/Sophia is used more often.
Ana Sophia is lovely :)