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Anna or Rachel? Help!

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Lironlavie1 · 12/07/2019 18:37

Which would you go for??
Also what middle name would you choose.
I like India (as it’s where me and other half met, but I’m not sure it’s working 😬
Last name is Harpin.
Ideas?
Thank you!!

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Graymare · 13/07/2019 00:11

Love Rachel. Strong, classic name which is due a comeback. If the idea of 'Rach' bothers you, then Rae is an alternative nickname.
Rachel also sounds lovely with India as a middle name.

Watersnail · 12/07/2019 23:51

Rachel India Harpin sounds lovely, so look no further!

MsMustDoBetter · 12/07/2019 23:37

Anna is so beautiful.

Shadow1234 · 12/07/2019 23:22

Another vote for Rachel India

Tillygetsit · 12/07/2019 23:09

Anna Rachel 😊

MilenaMay · 12/07/2019 23:02

Anna

I'm sorry but I think Rachel is dated to the 80s-90s (eg friends)

Drum2018 · 12/07/2019 22:59

Anna Grace Harpin sounds beautiful.

aibutohavethisusername · 12/07/2019 22:56

Rachel India

Green1340 · 12/07/2019 22:32

Anna

31RueCambon · 12/07/2019 22:24

Prefer Anna but Rachel Halpin sounds better

Sophronia · 12/07/2019 22:24

Anna Felicity

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Lironlavie1 · 12/07/2019 22:22

Thank you everyone, that’s really helps xx

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Fatkins · 12/07/2019 21:54

I love Rachel India! It has a lovely rhythm to it and every Rachel I have met has been effortlessly cool, even the less pleasant ones, (I know a lot of Rachels)!

Shelbybear · 12/07/2019 21:09

I like Rachel best from your list.

SophiaLarsen · 12/07/2019 20:32

I think Rachel works better with your last name.

Rachel Louise is lovely.

PCohle · 12/07/2019 20:27

I prefer Anna. I think Rachel is a bit 90s.

Livingmagicallyagain · 12/07/2019 20:26

Rachel India Harpin is just beautiful! Something really special about it!

AnonymousP · 12/07/2019 20:22

Anna Rachel Harpin sounds good to me!

weegiemum · 12/07/2019 20:16

I love Rachel but I'm biased as the mum of a very cool 15 year old Rachel! Rachel India is lovely.

Kanga83 · 12/07/2019 20:09

I much prefer Anna. It's timeless and simple. however Rachel is a lovely name too. It's the 'rach' nickname that puts me off. Also be aware there's another frozen film coming out so Anna might become popular.

mum2jakie · 12/07/2019 20:08

Rachel India Harpin - beautiful name!

AverageMummy · 12/07/2019 19:53

I went to school with a Harpin.....wonder if it’s you Grin
Anna gets my vote - beautiful and simple

Ellmau · 12/07/2019 19:53

Rachel Anna

Kim82 · 12/07/2019 19:35

I love both names and they were both on my list for dd3. If I had to choose I’d go for Rachel India as Rachel sounds better with that middle name.

Lalallama · 12/07/2019 19:35

Rachel India Harpin is a lovely name

^ this. Rachel is a timeless classic name, and India more unusual which I think works well as a middle name because it has meaning to you.

I also like Anna but think Anna India is a bit difficult to say because the words sort of roll together - Anarindia.