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Any problems I'm missing?

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Oysterbabe · 19/05/2017 09:00

We have a DD called Heidi Joy Lewis (not actual surname but similar) and I'm expecting #2, sex unknown.
The only names we both like so far are Rudy for a boy and Annika (we'd probably call her Anni for short).
Do you think these work with Heidi? Is it too matchy to have a y/i ending name? Are these serial killer names? Are they slang for cock or anything? Any other obvious issues?

Also we're a bit stuck for middle names. I thought maybe Alexander. I think Annika Lewis would need a single syllable middle name but I can't think of any good ones and don't want Grace or May. Any ideas?
Thanks :)

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Celestia26 · 22/06/2017 12:48

Sorry really don't like Rudy at all.

Celestia26 · 22/06/2017 12:48

Annika Faye is beautiful. I prefer the Annica spelling though.

Only1scoop · 22/05/2017 08:00

Your girls choice is beautiful and goes nicely.
I'd personally reconsider your boys ideas.

17caterpillars1mouse · 22/05/2017 07:57

Annika nn Anni is beautiful

How about

  • Annika Iris (I know it's two but it's short and beautiful)
  • Annika Ruth (love Anni Ruth as an occassional pet name)
  • Annika Kate / Cate
  • Annika Phoebe (I just think it sounds beautiful)

Not a fan of Rudy I'm afraid.

GinIsIn · 21/05/2017 15:49

As PPs have said - Anni really needs to be avoided with an L surname. There was an Anne L at my school and she got called anal all the time!

buttercup54321 · 20/05/2017 21:09

Rudy is really terrible. Don't even go there. Ruby is ok for a girl though. What about Reuben or Rory.

littletwofeet · 20/05/2017 21:00

Nico is gorgeous. Love Sonny too.

I love Annie but like pp says I wouldn't use with an 'L' surname.
Bonnie?
Magdalena (Maggie)?

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Oysterbabe · 20/05/2017 20:52

I quite like Nico. I might see if DH is agreeable to it making the list.

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CricketRuntAndRashers · 20/05/2017 09:45

Annika is so so lovely. Also reminds me of Pippi Longstocking.

But, as somebody that actually grew up speaking German.... I'm sorry, but I really dislike Rudy.
Richard, Arik, Robert, Roger, Rupert, Raphael...? Idk.

Anyhow, Congratulations :)!

And I really like pp's suggestion of Annika Dawn, Claire or Fern.

Rockaby · 20/05/2017 08:54

I like Rudy and Annika. I think they go fine with Heidi, which is also lovely.

I like pp suggestion of Rory as an alternative to Rudy. Also, how about Rufus?

If you are happening to consider alternatives to Annika, how about Anita? It could still be shortened to Annie.

BendydickCuminsnatch · 20/05/2017 08:46

Oh cool, I was thinking Scandiavia instead of Germany, was going to suggest Oskar, Henri, Lukas. Anyway. I think Heidi and Annika go perfectly, personally I'm not a fan of Rudy but think it's fine and pleasant, just not my personal cup of tea.

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Oysterbabe · 20/05/2017 08:06

Thanks everyone, lots to think about.
I'm not too worried about Rudy not being that popular but more so with it being too matchy with Heidi or rhymey with our surname. I think we'll keep looking at boys names.
I really like the suggestion of Faye for a middle name for Annika.

We don't have German connections as such, we are just big fans of the country and culture, we've visited lots, got engaged there, speak a bit of German. Leo was actually on our list last time but we were eventually put off by the alliteration with our surname.

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Aquamarine1029 · 19/05/2017 21:14

I really don't like Rudy.

Jooni · 19/05/2017 13:03

Annika is fab and goes really well with Heidi. How about Annika Hope or Faith - another virtue name to go with Joy?

I like Rudy but it's a bit close to Heidi IMO - another "ee" ending is fine but Rudy shares the 2-syllable, "dee" ending thing with Heidi and I do think that's a bit too close.

How about:

Rory/Ruari
Soren
Stellan
Sonny
Toby
Torin
Corin
Griffin
Rafe
Ivar/Ivan

Sophronia · 19/05/2017 12:59

Rudy Lewis sounds bit rhymey. I do like Rudy though.

Annika is lovely. Mn ideas...

Annika Ruth
Annika Beth
Annika Blythe
Annika Eve
Annika Fleur
Annika Hope
Annika June
Annika Jane
Annika Faith
Annika Bee
Annika Lark
Annika Pearl
Annika Faye
Annika Belle
Annika Fern
Annika Gwen
Annika Liv
Annika Maeve
Annika Wren

Chocolatecake12 · 19/05/2017 12:46

Annika Faye
Not keen on Rudy sorry

RedBeanie · 19/05/2017 12:43

Don't like Rudy.

Annika May sounds nice.

NoCapes · 19/05/2017 12:43

Love love love Heidi
Really dislike either of your possible names for DC2
(Plus 'Heidi Rudy/Hidey Rudey' sounds like a kinky game Shock)

I love Annie though, if you'd called Annika Annie anyway why not just go with that?

CricketRuntAndRashers · 19/05/2017 12:39

Rudolph?

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 19/05/2017 11:43

Another no yo Rudy, sorry.
I love Annika.
MN ideas
Annika Willow
Annika Mairead
Annika Jasmine
Annika Mary
Annika Lucy
Annika Faith
Annika Darcie
Annika Lily
Annika Sophie
Annika Daisy

WegmansCookies · 19/05/2017 11:31

Annika and Heidi are perfect together. Do you have German connections? I think Rudy is ok. How about another German-inspired name like Jakob? Or Felix, Leo, Emil, or Jonas?

flibberdy · 19/05/2017 10:47

Annika js lovely!
I quite like Rudy but I see that many don't..
How about Rory, Ronnie for a boy?

CricketRuntAndRashers · 19/05/2017 09:42

Annika is lovely. And really "goes" with Heidi.

Sorry, I also really dislike Rudy.

Kalina1 · 19/05/2017 09:38

Annika is just lovely, I wouldn't hesitate to use it.

Rudy - really dislike it, sorry.

SuperBeagle · 19/05/2017 09:35

Rudy and Heidi are too similar.

Plus, I can see Rudy getting made fun of. "Rude", "nudey rudy" etc.

Annika/Anni works fine with Heidi though.