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Anna or Rachel? Help!

43 replies

Lironlavie1 · 12/07/2019 18:37

Which would you go for??
Also what middle name would you choose.
I like India (as it’s where me and other half met, but I’m not sure it’s working 😬
Last name is Harpin.
Ideas?
Thank you!!

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MrsBertBibby · 12/07/2019 18:39

Anna.

Anna Claire

MargotsFlounceyBlouse · 12/07/2019 18:41

Rachel. Anna's a bit bland.

celticmissey · 12/07/2019 18:46

I love biblical names - what about Rachael Eve? or Rachael Lilly if you like flowery names. There are lots of Annas about at the moment....

BarryMcguigan · 12/07/2019 18:48

Anna Phoebe Harpin
Anna Polly Harpin
Anna Summer Harpin
Anna Elodie Harpin
Anna Iris Harpin
Anna Clara Harpin
Anna Harriet Harpin
Anna Primrose Harpin

LoulabelleAndCo · 12/07/2019 19:07

I think having India in her name is lovely and sentimental to you both so you should definately have that somehow xx

bridgetreilly · 12/07/2019 19:12

I don't really like placenames as names, so I wouldn't pick India.

I like both Anna and Rachel, but would probably slightly prefer Anna.

Anna Miriam
Anna Louise
Anna Juliet
Anna Charlotte
Anna Penelope

Rainbowsintherain · 12/07/2019 19:20

Rachel is very uncommon. DD is a Rachel and 8 and we’ve never met another Rachel under 20......which I love. I think 50 babies were registered as Rachel last year. I’d go for Rachel, but I’m biased!!

kittytiggy · 12/07/2019 19:24

I adore India, I think it blows the other two out the water
You could go simple -
India Grace
India Rose
or something a bit different -
India Jade (personal fave)
India Wren
India Sage
India Paige
India Reese
India Snow

Out of Anna and Rachel I prefer Anna, because I adore the name Annie Rose!

TheNavigator · 12/07/2019 19:24

Anna - lovely name

FannyFeatures · 12/07/2019 19:25

Rachel India Harpin is a lovely name :)

MyNameIsRachel · 12/07/2019 19:25

I like Rachel Wink

Socksontheradiator · 12/07/2019 19:28

I love both names. I think India as a middle names works better with Rachel if that's any help.

Emelene · 12/07/2019 19:30

I prefer Anna but they are both lovely classic names. But Rachel India is lovely. Smile

OpenYourEyes · 12/07/2019 19:30

Rachel India Harpin sounds just fine to me.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 12/07/2019 19:30

I'd be nice to see Rachel make a come back.
Rachel Jessica Harpin
Rachel Olivia Harpin
Rachel Amelia Harpin
Rachel Willow Harpin
Rachel Abigail Harpin
Rachel Isabella Harpin
Rachel Penelope Harpin
Rachel Victoria Harpin
Rachel Sofia Harpin
Rachel Frances Harpin
Rachel Louise Hairpin
Rachel Marie Harpin
Rachel Amanda Harpin
Rachel Deborah Harpin
Rachel Aurora Harpin
Rachel Violet Hairpin
Rachel Jemima Harpin

Some Middle names if you decide to go with Anna
Anna Jade Harpin
Anna Beth Harpin
Anna Grace Hatpin
Anna May Hairpin
Anna Ray Hairpin
Anna Paige Harpin
Anna Jane Harpin
Anna Joy Harpin
Anna Rose Harpin

Divgirl2 · 12/07/2019 19:32

Rachel India Harpin is a beautiful name.

DramaAlpaca · 12/07/2019 19:32

Another vote for Rachel India.

icecreamsundae32 · 12/07/2019 19:34

Love both names.
I think Rachel India sounds good.
Anna India is a bit of a tongue twister!
But Anna Rachel India could work!

Lalallama · 12/07/2019 19:35

Rachel India Harpin is a lovely name

^ this. Rachel is a timeless classic name, and India more unusual which I think works well as a middle name because it has meaning to you.

I also like Anna but think Anna India is a bit difficult to say because the words sort of roll together - Anarindia.

Kim82 · 12/07/2019 19:35

I love both names and they were both on my list for dd3. If I had to choose I’d go for Rachel India as Rachel sounds better with that middle name.

Ellmau · 12/07/2019 19:53

Rachel Anna

AverageMummy · 12/07/2019 19:53

I went to school with a Harpin.....wonder if it’s you Grin
Anna gets my vote - beautiful and simple

mum2jakie · 12/07/2019 20:08

Rachel India Harpin - beautiful name!

Kanga83 · 12/07/2019 20:09

I much prefer Anna. It's timeless and simple. however Rachel is a lovely name too. It's the 'rach' nickname that puts me off. Also be aware there's another frozen film coming out so Anna might become popular.

weegiemum · 12/07/2019 20:16

I love Rachel but I'm biased as the mum of a very cool 15 year old Rachel! Rachel India is lovely.

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