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Youngest sister and kids advice not to name my baby...

58 replies

An1ta · 12/02/2023 22:25

Fell in love with the name Annamae. (Anna runs in family for generations) Kids advice me not to name my baby girl Annamae as it's sounds like anime and they say she would be bullied. I like the twist on the name Anna as I would like to keep the tradition. What do u guys think? I have no other names in mind. Suggestions welcome

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Soubriquet · 12/02/2023 22:32

I didn’t click Annamae and anime together.

Honestly, if you like the name, go for it.

I used to know a little girl Annie-Mae

Hercisback · 12/02/2023 22:31

It does sound like Anime and I'd imagine you will get lots of random spellings.

Anna is lovely on its own.

MrsRobinsonsHandprints · 12/02/2023 22:30

I agree, and unfortunately anime is also synonymous with porn .

NotABeliever · 12/02/2023 22:30

How about Anne-Marie instead.
Or Anna and Mae as middle name.

allthegoodusernameshavegone · 12/02/2023 22:29

I think it’s beautiful

DestinysGrandchild · 12/02/2023 22:28

I agree with them. I read it as anime. Also don't really like anything May/Mae. But it's your choice. It's not a bad name.

emmaliz · 12/02/2023 22:27

I can see what they are saying. How about Annalise?

barniclee · 12/02/2023 22:27

theres a girl on love island called annamae. It immediately made me think of anime but I wouldn't mind that :)