Anna or Nina

[Gloooooo]

Just that really. We will use one or the other as both are family names that mean a lot to us. We may use the other for any future child. But which for our first? Which do you prefer?

Both lovely names, but I would have to say Anna, as it's my all time favourite girl's name. Classic, timeless, international.

Both truly lovely but I would choose Nina over Anna.

Nina! It's got that jazzy shimmer to it that Anna unfortunately lacks. Although, Anna does have better nicknames like Annie and Nancy. But based on the names alone, I find Anna nasally and dull.

Anna was extremely common for girls my age growing up. So I am tired of it. If I wanted to use it for a family member I think I would change it to Annabel, that still includes the original name but is more interesting. I spent many years working and studying abroad and this name is everywhere, I know more women named Anna and Maria (in total, all nationalities) than with any other name. So to me it is very very dull. But it's still a classic and less common for kids these days and with a nice meaning. So it's very usable.

I met lots of Ninas during my time in Germany so it's not exciting to me either but I believe it's much less common in the UK so it would be a more interesting choice. I don't like the sound that much.

If you were to combine the two you could get Annina. It's not a favourite of mine but it could be quite nice for someone else and I met an Annina in Germany (ah-NEE-na). I personally would pick Annabel Nina.

But as you asked to choose only between these two I pick Nina.

Anna - an elegant classic and Nancy and Annie are nice nns should she want them.

Also like Annis and Annalise

I think Nina is nothing-y and insubstantial - but it originated as a Russian pet form of Anna so it would be a bit odd to have sisters with the same name

Reminds me of Tekken… I always preferred Nina

I prefer Anna, I woudn't choose Nina for second child as too similar.

Anna.

Nina is nice too though.

Interesting that some see Nina as insubstantial -- I think the strongest association for most people is Nina Simone, who is the least insubstantial person that surely ever walked the planet.

In fact, I think in most movies/TV shows/novels Ninas are usually pretty tough/strong characters. (But I am biased!)

Anna but I know a nice Anna

Anna

I think both are lovely but Anna has the edge. I wouldn’t call sisters Anna & Nina though - we have both in our close family & people fairly often say the wrong name.

I really like both names.

Anna

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Reminds me of Tekken… I always preferred Nina

That was my first thought! I preferred Nina as a fighter.

Anna as a name though.

Anna

I really like Nina but my friend's dog is Nina and although it works for a person or a dog, I think I'd pick Anna because I can't imagine a dog called Anna. I know it doesn't matter though.

Oh this is hard. I like both, but I think I slightly prefer Anna.

Both are lovely but I think I’d choose Anna

My girl is Nina, its strong, beautiful with a hint of cute. It's got a lot of compliments.

Nname is either Nini.

She's beautiful and elegant, just like Nina Simone.

(She's also a greyhound and the closest I'll ever get to having a kid, but don't let that put you off)

Anna - very timeless and classy name

I'm totally biased as an Anna but I love Nina too. Offspring is my favorite ever show.

Anna.
Nina sounds awful in certain accents (imagine it being shouted across Albert Square!)

Nina❤️