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Hannah or Heather

79 replies

brightwave · 05/12/2021 19:24

Which one and why? I do like Heather, but I’m worried that it sounds too dated so Hannah is the safer option but it is quite a popular name

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campion · 05/12/2021 20:23

Hannah. Timeless and a strong, classic name.

Heather is OK but its popularity will soon fade again.

dotsandco · 05/12/2021 20:19

I don't like Heather at all, sorry OP. It sounds very American to my ears...and quite ugly/dull/old. The only Heather I personally know, is a woman in her 50s with the nickname 'Hev' which is ghastly!! 🤦‍♀️😩 (this comes from the local predilection to pronounce 'th' as 'v', so when they can be 'bovvered' to use her full name, it's 'Hevver' 😱

Hannah is a classical name...and timeless. It also just sounds nicer.

Obviously, though, the only opinion that matters is yours 🤷‍♀️

BluebelllsRosesDaffodills · 05/12/2021 20:16

How about Harriet?

sunflowerroses · 05/12/2021 20:15

I love Hannah and only know one under 10. Heather is ok but don't love it

DeadButDelicious · 05/12/2021 20:14

Hannah. A lovely name.

Ikeameatballs · 05/12/2021 20:11

I like both.

To me Hannah is a classic but I think it is very popular.

Heather is lovely and sounds quite unusual now. I do link it to the 80s but also to the nature names that are popular now eg Willow/Hazel/Fern

TatianaBis · 05/12/2021 20:11

Helena?

Incognito22333 · 05/12/2021 20:09

I slightly prefer Hannah.
But there was a girl at uni called Hester and that means star and is very literary and a bit different, if you like H names …

AnnaSW1 · 05/12/2021 20:08

I think Hannah's timeless and Heather is dated.

LumosSolem · 05/12/2021 20:06

Hannah. It's a lovely name at any age.

I don't think Heather suits a baby/young child.

PanicBuyingSprouts · 05/12/2021 20:05

So difficult as I love both. Heather was my DGM's name so just fir that reason but Heather is a lovely name and I don't think it sounds as dated as some names.

CathyorClaire · 05/12/2021 20:05

Hannah.

Never known a nice Heather.

2pinkginsplease · 05/12/2021 20:04

I’d go for Hannah, a classic name that lasts, for me Heather is old fashioned and dated.

IWasFunBeforeMum · 05/12/2021 19:57

Hannah

eightlivesdown · 05/12/2021 19:52

Prefer Heather as a name, but like the diminutive options for Hannah.

tiredanddangerous · 05/12/2021 19:51

I much prefer Heather. I think it's quite timeless. Hannah is very popular if you're bothered by that.

Peaboddy · 05/12/2021 19:49

Hannah for me. Heather does sound quite dated sorry. I quite like Hazel though, that feels due a comeback!

Iamkmackered1979 · 05/12/2021 19:48

I think Heather is such a pretty name not dated, Hannah is nice too but I prefer Heather. Not overused as someone has said, I’m a paeds nurse and I don’t hear it very often at all.

TatianaBis · 05/12/2021 19:43

Heather is dated. But it’s a lovely plant - I prefer it to Hannah.

Edenember · 05/12/2021 19:34

I think the opposite, just shows how different peoples associations are. I find Heather very American 80s (Heather Locklear), along with names like Stephanie and Jennifer. Hannah to me is classic and biblical. Both nice, I prefer Hannah.

DramaAlpaca · 05/12/2021 19:33

Heather, it's lovely and has never been overused. It's familiar without being a classic. Hannah is an underused classic these days, and I find it a little bit unexciting. If it helps, I met a toddler Heather recently and thought her name sounded really refreshing.

user1493494961 · 05/12/2021 19:32

Hannah, Heather is dated and dull.

CaptSkippy · 05/12/2021 19:30

Hannah

Hotelhelp · 05/12/2021 19:30

I hate Heather! Never met an interesting one.

RiaOverTheRainbow · 05/12/2021 19:29

Heather is lovely, Hannah is fine but (imo) a bit dull.