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Hannah or Heather

79 replies

brightwave · 05/12/2021 19:24

Which one and why? I do like Heather, but I’m worried that it sounds too dated so Hannah is the safer option but it is quite a popular name

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sunflowerroses · 05/12/2021 20:15

I love Hannah and only know one under 10. Heather is ok but don't love it

BluebelllsRosesDaffodills · 05/12/2021 20:16

How about Harriet?

dotsandco · 05/12/2021 20:19

I don't like Heather at all, sorry OP. It sounds very American to my ears...and quite ugly/dull/old. The only Heather I personally know, is a woman in her 50s with the nickname 'Hev' which is ghastly!! 🤦‍♀️😩 (this comes from the local predilection to pronounce 'th' as 'v', so when they can be 'bovvered' to use her full name, it's 'Hevver' 😱

Hannah is a classical name...and timeless. It also just sounds nicer.

Obviously, though, the only opinion that matters is yours 🤷‍♀️

campion · 05/12/2021 20:23

Hannah. Timeless and a strong, classic name.

Heather is OK but its popularity will soon fade again.

toolazytothinkofausername · 05/12/2021 20:25

@Lndnmummy

Hanna
Palindrome Hannah is better :D
Twizbe · 05/12/2021 20:26

When you're down to 2, wait until baby arrives to decide.

One might fit her more.

LumosSolem · 05/12/2021 20:29

@dotsandco you've just reminded me of Heather in Eastenders, Shirley called her Hev' all the time 😁

Chrissmasjammies · 05/12/2021 20:31

What about Hazel?

Sexnotgender · 05/12/2021 20:32

Hannah! I know a baby Hannah and it’s a lovely name.

Luredbyapomegranate · 05/12/2021 20:41

Hannah is great

Heather just sounds dusty to me

TuftyMarmoset · 05/12/2021 20:46

Definitely Hannah. Hannah is classic, Heather is incredibly dated. It’s like naming your baby Pamela - just no. But Hannah is up there with Elizabeth for me, lovely name.

Helpstopthepain · 05/12/2021 20:48

I’ve never met an unkind Hannah!
Heather is ok but a bit frumpy.

dotsandco · 05/12/2021 20:48

[quote LumosSolem]@dotsandco you've just reminded me of Heather in Eastenders, Shirley called her Hev' all the time 😁[/quote]

Haha 😂 I'd forgotten that! 'Hev' is awful isn't it?

Whitewolf2 · 05/12/2021 20:49

I’d say Hannah is more dated, as an 80s baby there were loads at my school so to me it feels old fashioned. I prefer Heather.

RuthW · 05/12/2021 22:02

Heather

Hannah is dated imo

Fivebeanchilli · 05/12/2021 23:44

I don't see Hannah as dated because I know about 500 ranging in age from baby to 30. It's the most popular girls' name in our local secondary school (Anna is second). I find it unimaginative and overused.
Heather is much nicer in my opinion.

SantasGoodLittleGirl · 05/12/2021 23:45

Hannah. I narrowly escaped being named Heather, and I am so glad.

Yika · 05/12/2021 23:55

Both lovely names, can’t go wrong!

NovemberNovemberDarkNights · 05/12/2021 23:59

Hannah.

I really don't like Heather - sorry.
But you know what, she'll make the name perfect!!

MiddleEasternMummy · 06/12/2021 00:05

Both amazing lovely names . Nice to see someone not wanting to lumber their child with an awful made up off spelt name .
My little sis called hannah and she's a beautiful person so I'd lean towards that one ... oh but heather got a lovely sound to it ... no help sorry 😂

midsomermurderess · 06/12/2021 00:45

I think Hannah is classic and timeless. Heather not so much 1980s, more rather lumpen Scottish girls.

3girlsmama · 06/12/2021 01:03

Much prefer Heather. I've never liked Hannah. (OP, do you know the song Heather by Conan Gray?).

Ceramide · 06/12/2021 01:21

Hannah

Enough4me · 06/12/2021 01:34

Hannah

oviraptor21 · 06/12/2021 06:59

Hannah is arguably more old-fashioned/dating than Heather.
I like them both but would definitely choose Heather.