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Xanthe, Eve or Anya??

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minkersmum · 21/09/2008 23:52

What is the nicest of the 3??

Liking them all but reservations are

Eve too normal a name, not unusual enough for my liking.

Xanthe maybe touching on pretentious?

Anya too harsh/strong sounding.

My daughter lkely to be very tall, over 6ft, which one would suit best??

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shabster · 22/09/2008 00:00

cheeky bugger!!

MadBadandDangerousToKnow · 21/09/2008 23:57

Just to be contrary ...

I think Eve is too plain and dull a name (I have a tendency to go for long names so one syllable just doesn't do it for me).

Love Xanthe as a name (although she'll be lucky if she ever finds anyone who can spell it without being told)

Anya - personally I'd stick with Anna.

But a lot depends on your surname and, anyway, the opinions of old biddies on the internet are immaterial!

shabster · 21/09/2008 23:56

Zanthe??

modernart · 21/09/2008 23:56

xanthe

NotAnOtter · 21/09/2008 23:55

xanthe esp if tall

avacado · 21/09/2008 23:54

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shabster · 21/09/2008 23:54

I love Eve - easy to read and spell at nursery, classic name....just lovely. Maybe Eve for first name and a 'fancy' name in the middle. Mind you this is coming from someone who has 4 Sons!!!!

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