Hanna - no H

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HollsMollsi · 04/05/2024 12:24

Baby girl no.2 is due in July. The only name we both like is Hanna, but without the H at the end, we just don’t like how it looks.
Our older daughter is Bella.
Do you think we are ok to use Hanna without the H on the end? We really don’t like Hannah with the extra H so it would be back to the drawing board which is devastating as I love Hanna !

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AtrociousCircumstance · 04/05/2024 12:51

Totally fine. You’re worrying about nothing. Lots of kids have names that people misspell 🤷‍♀️ Hanna is lovely.

Longma · 04/05/2024 12:50

I know a woman named Hanna, as well as two younger girls. Also know girls and women named Hannah.

Those with the Hanna spelling are Muslim (though not with same country backgrounds) so not sure if that spelling is more common in some backgrounds.

None had issues at my school from what I remember.

BoleynMemories13 · 04/05/2024 12:31

I've known Hana but personally I'm not familiar with Hanna and think it would cause her a lot of issues constantly having her name spelt incorrectly. Is an extra h really that much of an issue?

Is Anna an option?

Personally I would always opt for the more usual spelling unless for cultural reasons as it's a pita for children when parents spell their name randomly just because they personally prefer how it looks. Your child might not necessarily agree. It's them that has to live with the consequences.

Judgejudysno1fan · 04/05/2024 12:31

Double N!

UsualChaos · 04/05/2024 12:31

That's how Hannah is spelt in Welsh, so there are plenty in Wales! Don't think you'll find it a problem.

Judgejudysno1fan · 04/05/2024 12:30

I am Hana and people assume I am Hannah! I do like yours with double L though

Motnight · 04/05/2024 12:29

TitusMoan · 04/05/2024 12:26

Everyone will write Hannah on the new baby cards and all her birthday cards forever. She will always be saying ‘Hanna without the H’.

ask me how I know!!

This is very true 🤣

Nicebloomers · 04/05/2024 12:28

Taking the H away not only cheapens the name somewhat but it also staccatos the pronunciation. Either spell it correctly or pick something else.

what about just using Anna instead?

TitusMoan · 04/05/2024 12:26

Everyone will write Hannah on the new baby cards and all her birthday cards forever. She will always be saying ‘Hanna without the H’.

ask me how I know!!

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