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Thoughts on this name?

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WillowAnn · 08/01/2025 01:31

My DD2 is due in March. We are thinking of the name Willow Ann or Willow Anne. Any thoughts?

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Princessconsuelabananahammock9 · 08/01/2025 01:32

Willow is one of my favorites.

Willow Amelia was on my baby list.

ToastyCat · 08/01/2025 01:33

I'm Toastycat-Ann, and I always get asked if it's Ann with or without the e, but if it's her middle name, she might not be asked.

Either looks fine to me, although I'd say Ann.

Princessconsuelabananahammock9 · 08/01/2025 01:34

I'd say Anne with an E just because of my love for Anne of Green Gables.

MumChp · 08/01/2025 01:35

It's nice. I like Anne best

Gnnn · 08/01/2025 01:36

I think Anne is nicer

Unfortunately Ann makes me think of American baby girl naming trends like GraceyLynn and BayleyAnn etc

Lovelybitofsquirrel3 · 08/01/2025 01:39

I prefer willow Anne

Eenameenadeeka · 08/01/2025 05:45

Willow Anne. Very pretty ☺️

Pumpkincozynights · 08/01/2025 05:47

Anne rather than Ann.

TheWonderhorse · 08/01/2025 08:01

I know a Willow and she's lush! Lovely name with or without the E.

Fontainebleau007 · 08/01/2025 08:26

Willow Anne, lovely name

dcsp · 08/01/2025 10:55

Just to check, are you asking about giving her the first name "Willow" and the middle name "Anne" or "Ann"? I think that's a lovely name - personally I'd go for Anne with an e, just because it's the more usual spelling.

Or would "Willow Anne" (or "Willow Ann") as a compound name be her first name? I'm not a fan of compound names, but it's none of my business!

TiredHippo · 08/01/2025 11:41

My daughters called Willow, and it's a beautiful name Xx I think if you were were going for a doubled barreled name I'd go with Willow Ann, but if Ann/Anne is just the middle name, either are lovely Xxxx

LaDeeDaDeeDa · 08/01/2025 11:47

Willow Anne.

wholettheturnipsburn · 08/01/2025 11:51

YABU

or
Maybe YANBU

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RuthW · 08/01/2025 12:08

Lovely

yikesanotherbooboo · 08/01/2025 14:06

Both are nice. If you are naming her for someone choose that spelling .I have hitherto always preferred Anne with an e for the A of GG reason ,because it is a little longer and warmer somehow and for prettiness reasons however my taste seems to have changed. I now prefer the clean cut and less fussy Ann ; it is more in keeping with current trends .

CouldItBeAnyMoreObvious · 08/01/2025 14:08

As long as your surname isn't tree or baum, Willow is nice.

Doliveira · 08/01/2025 14:09

Anne is feminine and to me, Ann is abrupt! Willow Anne is lovely!

GetyourheadoutoftheovenIris · 08/01/2025 14:09

YABU for not putting this in the baby name topic.

Crazycatlady79 · 08/01/2025 14:10

Willow Ann!

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