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Anne

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SusanandMidge · 27/07/2023 14:36

I heard of a new baby today called Anne. I haven't heard this name being used for years. It would be nice to see it make a comeback.

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IVFbeenverylucky · 27/07/2023 14:53

Nope. Very boring.

BeginningToLookALotLike · 27/07/2023 14:56

I like it.

1993GoToo · 27/07/2023 14:58

So boring.

Anna/ Annie fine. Anne is just 😴

Theoldwoman · 27/07/2023 14:59

Not bad but there are so many much nicer ones.

Marcipex · 27/07/2023 15:25

It’s okay…I can’t abide Annie though.

IDontHarte · 27/07/2023 15:28

Classic IMO and refreshing. Prefer Anna though or Annie

hugefanofcheese · 27/07/2023 15:30

Elegant, classic and simple

YallaYallaaa · 27/07/2023 15:33

I like it. Snappy and classic.

Dombasle · 27/07/2023 15:39

I can only think of this now when I hear the name Anne. Sorry.

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EmmaPaella · 27/07/2023 15:42

I think it's nice. Although classic, it was very very popular for 1950s girls, like Mary or Margaret, and it probably went out of fashion for that reason.

HarrietJet · 27/07/2023 15:44

I like it. Slightly prefer Anna, though.

mommacots · 27/07/2023 15:45

Love Anna, was a strong contender when we had DC but it didn't go with our surname. However, really not keen on Anne. It just seems so boring in comparison

DinnaeFashYersel · 27/07/2023 15:49

Anne will only be a baby for a short time and will grow up with a classic that has stood the test of time.

newfloorplease · 27/07/2023 15:51

Anna is so much nicer
I dislike Annie.

drpet49 · 27/07/2023 15:52

Booooooooring

OopsieeDaisy · 27/07/2023 16:11

I adore both Anna and Annie but Anne is just an old woman to me.

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SusanandMidge · 27/07/2023 16:24

It was boring a few decades ago but now a little Anne will stand out in a sea of Graces, Sophies, Ellas and Lilys.

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SilverGoldFishSticks · 27/07/2023 16:24

I prefer:

Annabel
Anais
Anaya

Snoopsnoggysnog · 27/07/2023 16:26

I like how it looks written down but it’s not a very nice sound IMO - one syllable which just sounds like a whine

UncleRadley · 27/07/2023 16:40

I think it's beautiful

continentallentil · 27/07/2023 17:18

I like it although I think it needs an interesting surname

Anna and Annabel are popular though, and there are zillions of Annies, so it’s around.

I reckon in 10-20 years they’ll be a real Peter and Jane mid century revival so it’ll come back then

chalkyc2 · 27/07/2023 17:23

I love Analiese - one of my top girls names!

DuchessOfSausage · 27/07/2023 19:46

I prefer Ann. Anna and Annie are also nice.

Londonlady1423 · 27/07/2023 21:08

Not a fan on Anne
Anna is better

DustyLee123 · 27/07/2023 21:09

I prefer Annie or Anna/Ana.

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