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Anson for a boy

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PhenomenalCucumber · 07/01/2025 17:08

What are your thoughts on Anson for a baby boy?

I have previously only known it as a surname but I was reviewing historic files at work today at saw it as a first name - and I love it!!

My only reservation is that it might be too similar to Hanson (a la MmmBop) and I would prefer a Scottish name.

DH and I have just started TTC so I’m going to add it to my names note 🤞🏼

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Carouselfish · 07/01/2025 17:11

Anson Williams springs straight to mind. (Just googled who that is. Apparently a very old reference that must have stuck from childhood TV.)

I think it's quite wholesome American and a bit Nordic sounding too.

MistyF · 07/01/2025 17:09

no, I don't like it
It might be good way to honor someone named Anne, when the baby is boy