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Baby name Anna?

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Movile · 26/04/2025 11:57

What do you think about Anna? It’s my favourite girls name but wanted views from others too.

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LivingLaVidaBabyShower · 26/04/2025 12:33

The only Anna's I know are awful people and I know 5

On that basis it's a no from me

Same.

I've yet to meet one that isn't an utter c*nt. I know 4.

MiddleAgedDread · 26/04/2025 17:43

Love it!

InsertUsernameHereeee · 26/04/2025 17:41

Lovely name and also love Hannah.

Babygirlmamahere · 26/04/2025 17:36

I love it, it's a beautiful name.

ApricotCityLimits · 26/04/2025 17:24

Lovely, simple and elegant name

WtafIsThat · 26/04/2025 16:54

It’s lovely and makes a change from the endless Avas and Evies.

LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 26/04/2025 16:06

I can see why it’s liked and I definitely don’t dislike it but I don’t think I would choose it

marshmallowfinder · 26/04/2025 15:26

Dull as ditchwater to me, I'm afraid.

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Movile · 26/04/2025 14:54

Scorpion84 · 26/04/2025 14:46

Loved it . Husband felt it would get mixed up with Hannah and daughter would be having to constantly say no it's Anna not Hannah ..🤷🏻‍♀️

we went with Ella in the end . I love simple unfussy ( boring 🤣) names .

I adore Ella! Beautiful name.

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Scorpion84 · 26/04/2025 14:46

Loved it . Husband felt it would get mixed up with Hannah and daughter would be having to constantly say no it's Anna not Hannah ..🤷🏻‍♀️

we went with Ella in the end . I love simple unfussy ( boring 🤣) names .

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Movile · 26/04/2025 14:19

BoleynMemories13 · 26/04/2025 12:39

Whilst it's not a personal favourite of mine, I do like a classic name. Recognised internationally, easy to pronounce and spell, will never raise an eyebrow or instantly give away her age. It ticks lots of boxes. So what if other people might find it bland? What would be bland and boring is if we all liked the same names.

Go with what you love.

This is so true and such good advice. X

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Movile · 26/04/2025 14:19

Thank you all!

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Raininginparadise2 · 26/04/2025 12:47

Anna. 🥰

Goandygo · 26/04/2025 12:43

I love it.

Moreteaandchocolate · 26/04/2025 12:40

It’s lovely 😊 I considered it for my daughter but wondered if it would get confused with Hannah.

BoleynMemories13 · 26/04/2025 12:39

Whilst it's not a personal favourite of mine, I do like a classic name. Recognised internationally, easy to pronounce and spell, will never raise an eyebrow or instantly give away her age. It ticks lots of boxes. So what if other people might find it bland? What would be bland and boring is if we all liked the same names.

Go with what you love.

QuickPeachPoet · 26/04/2025 12:33

Beautiful name

LivingLaVidaBabyShower · 26/04/2025 12:33

The only Anna's I know are awful people and I know 5

On that basis it's a no from me

Waggytail · 26/04/2025 12:32

It's my favourite girl's name too. Classy and beautiful.

menopausalfart · 26/04/2025 12:27

It's a beautiful name—Timeless and elegant.

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Movile · 26/04/2025 12:27

GoldenRosebee · 26/04/2025 12:10

I think it's plain and boring and in many countries it's dated.

In which countries? (We are soon to be expats abroad).

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Emanwenym · 26/04/2025 12:25

It's great. Unfussy and international.

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Movile · 26/04/2025 12:16

Leeloo1233 · 26/04/2025 12:02

Everyone in mn will absolutely love it. Classic! Timeless! Everyone in real world will think its quite bland and boring

This summarises exactly what I thought!! Given reactions in real life vs this thread!

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Mischance · 26/04/2025 12:12

Perfect!

wonderingwhatsnext · 26/04/2025 12:11

I love it, and also Anya.

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