Is Pollyanna a silly name?

[PuffyPigeon]

I like Polly and Anna as names in their own right but I do prefer a longer name with a shortening which isn't really possible if either is used individually. Is Pollyanna silly though?

I really like Pollyanna. I know one very lovely one (v.posh) and love the film.

Yes

Marianna is a fab name. I really like it.

"Let's play the glad game!" Er, no, really.

I know a Pollyanna. She is 2. She mostly just gets called Polly.

What about Penelope Anne? or Penelope Anna.
I think either of those could give you Pollyanna for a toddler, but you need to wind that in before she is an adult.

I know a Pollyanna and no one has ever made fun of her name! Although I wouldn't use it (not too keen on names starting with P for my girls -- no idea why!!), I think it's fabulous!

On my list of favourite names is Holly Anna. Which I know rhymes with
Pollyanna but doesn't put me off.
If Polly is first name and Anna is middle name, they aren't use together that often.

Really like Marianna

I don't think it's too silly - I know a 23 year old one. I loved the book as a child so quite like the associations, and it's very pretty.

I think it's very silly. Very silly indeed.