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Anya

54 replies

monkeyonthetable · 16/10/2020 16:58

What do you think of it?

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Creamteafatty · 16/10/2020 19:16

I'm in the minority but I don't like it. I thought for a minute I did but realised all of its appeal for me is because it's similar to Anna which I prefer and that it's currently unusual. I am not keen on the nya sound. Sorry. I've got anya pwobwoms.

Trainjourney · 16/10/2020 18:48

Anya is a very traditional and popular name in Russia - informal from Anna.
@Garcellesaidwhaat - you know Tanya is also a very traditional name there

SunbeamShadow · 16/10/2020 18:45

Really nice OP

midnightstar66 · 16/10/2020 18:44

Lovely. Surprised you don't hear it more actually!

grapewine · 16/10/2020 18:44

@Starlitexpress

Vengeance demon from Buffy, helps wronged women get even with men. Strong name!
Haha, exactly!

It's a great name, with or without the Buffy reference, OP.

User27aw · 16/10/2020 18:43

I really like it. I know 2 German Anyas.

Scoobygang7 · 16/10/2020 18:42

@ThistleWitch Anyanka

WonderMoon · 16/10/2020 18:37

Really pretty name.

Garcellesaidwhaaat · 16/10/2020 18:34

& Tanya.

Garcellesaidwhaaat · 16/10/2020 18:33

Pretty, underused, lasagna.

TenThousandSpoons · 16/10/2020 18:31

Lovely name.

CarolVordermansBum · 16/10/2020 18:10

Love it!!

Enko · 16/10/2020 17:39

reminds me of an x s sister and she was awful the name is pretty though

FippertyGibbett · 16/10/2020 17:36

Was it a perfume ?

WhenTheDragonsCame · 16/10/2020 17:34

It's my DDs middle name so I love it. Went for a different first name that I loved a little bit more.

CallmeIT · 16/10/2020 17:32

Lovely. Also the Anja spelling.

Soubriquet · 16/10/2020 17:30

Anya was also a strong warrior in the 100.

Very strong name, and I like it

Chicchicchicchiclana · 16/10/2020 17:29

Beautiful name.

Topseyt · 16/10/2020 17:28

I love it. 😃

I used to know one years ago in Germany. Strong and timeless name, and very pretty too.

HoHoHolyCow · 16/10/2020 17:28

Lovely name!

BumBurnerBum · 16/10/2020 17:26

Yes, beautiful.

ThistleWitch · 16/10/2020 17:26

I thought Buffy straight away, Anya Christina Emmanuella Jenkins

Disfordarkchocolate · 16/10/2020 17:25

I think it's a lovely name.

Whererainfalls · 16/10/2020 17:24

Love it. Would have called DD it if i was allowed.

Starlitexpress · 16/10/2020 17:20

Vengeance demon from Buffy, helps wronged women get even with men.
Strong name!