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Anastasia

54 replies

Rattanpenis · 10/11/2020 20:31

Too much or ok

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TheChristmasPrincess · 15/11/2020 12:43

It’s a grand, elegant name in itself but I think it’s a big name to pull off. People will naturally think of Grand Duchess Anastasia and the animated movie. It has sad associations, particularly if you’re a royalist or sympathetic towards the Russian royal family. It may help if you do have Russian heritage though, I guess, as it would be more common over there and not so specifically associated with the Romanovs.

Also, the Anastasia Steele and 50 Shades of Grey associations makes it less appealing too.

AntiHop · 15/11/2020 12:47

Love it! If the baby I'm carrying is a girl, I'm going to add it to my list. I love a name with lots of shortening options.

cloverbug · 15/11/2020 12:48

I love it and it has so many gorgeous nickname options! It's also a very well known name but not overly common which is great.

Nell96 · 15/11/2020 13:05

I'm not keen, sorry - I feel like it's a bit too unwieldy, and it reminds me of the singer. I like Anya very much. There's also Annelie x

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