Luisa, Esmeralda or Ana?

[Mum8]

Which one do you like and why? And if you like all, can you list in order you like them... Trying to name DD2...

Esmeralda is a bit OTT, the others are all lovely.

Esmeralda is my favourite. Esme for short

Luisa is nice, but be prepared to have to spell it EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

I know it doesn't sound like a big deal now, but it will get weary (I have that experience with my children's Portuguese surnames and it's tiresome).

If it helps, we chose a Latin name for our daughter that's classic (queens and saints type name), that everyone can spell/pronounce both here in the UK and globally. We then gave her a middle name we LOVE but tricky for English speakers. Worked well for us.

Luisa is pretty but she will have to spell it every single time as people will assume Louisa. I have to spell my name often and I find it really annoying and wish my parents had chosen differently!

Ditto Maddalena. Also will be shortened to Maddy.

Ana looks to me as though there is a missing "L"..... Sorry.

Esmerelda I think sounds Ott. Like a fairytale name.

When child is tiny you can call them what you like, noone can insist on a nickname. However when at school it is obviously up to them if they prefer Lou or Maddy.

Luisa is very pretty.
Really don't like Esmerelda at all, sorry.

I like Ana but on its own it sounds odd. Ana Luisa is nice. Or even Ana Clara.

I agree with LaLaLolly, I think my daughter probably has the same classic and beautiful name as hers .

Please not Ana Luisa. A certain word shouts out at me! Love Esme but I'm biaised.

Esmeralda is lovely!

I'm not terribly keen on Luisa I don't think. Is it pronounced Lou-wees-a or Lou-weez-a? I like the second pronunciation but not really the first.

Ana is nice too but I prefer Esmeralda by far.