Opinions on Annabel and Martha please

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What comes to mind when you hear these names. Which would you choose???

I never knew Marfa could ever be spelt that way - not really keen on the spelling but glad to hear she did have a sense of humour about it

I like Martha too.

I actually know a Martha (adult) who is very nice so that probably influences me.

Would be nice for a wee girl I think :)

I think Annabel is a bit dull, prissy, sounds like an extra/side character in an Enid Bylton book. Shortening it to Anna is even more boring.

Martha I think sounds pretty, classic, creative, artistic

I have a Martha. She is beautiful with big blue eyes and long curly honey coloured hair (so pffffttttt - that a a raspberry by the way).

I like them both, they both sound pretty to me and I can imagine a pretty little girl with either name. Annabel edges it for me though.

I think of hens when I hear the name Martha. Lots of clucking, feathers... (sorry to mums of Marthas)

Annabel is a dashing name imo, flirty, pretty.

Love Annabel.

I'm afraid I don't like Martha.

I think Martha is lovely.

Don't like Annabel, either too flowery or very jolly hockey sticks. Anna is much nicer and more elegant.

what christabell said

Martha and Marfa are different names. Marfa is a slavic/greek name and Martha is a nordic/scandinavian name by origin...

I love them both. They sound like sisters.

Thankyou so much - it is the first time I have felt really torn over a name

very nice. My friend's two daughters are called those names.

prefer Martha to Annabel, it's less common too.

Annabel(le) is gorgeous. My sister's name- she uses Annie as a nn.

I also like Martha, but think it seems to be getting very popular, if that bothers you...

Annabel - this name has really grown on me. Can't say the same for Martha.

What do you think of these combinations:

Annabel Martha Rosalyn(family name) Surname

or

Martha Annabel Rosalyn Surname ???

Is two middle names too much?

Why not stick to one middle name,
Annabel Rosalyn or Martha Rosalyn Surname, and save the name you don't use for your next DD?

Even though I prefer Martha (by a looooong way), I think you should go for Annabel because you're listing that name first and so I think that unconsciously reveals your preference!

I like Annabel Martha Rosalyn. Lovely combination. I don't think two mns is too much.

Thanks smother - perhaps your right. Maybe I am subconciously swinging towards Annabel .

Thanks for your feedback Mathanxiety

Annabel- classy, long haired well to do successful unobtrousive.

Martha- and the muffins is all I can think of!

Martha and the muffins - LOL i had forgoten about those!