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Which of these do you prefer and why?

37 replies

TheBrunetteBimbo · 11/11/2023 22:39

Anna, Heidi, Jane, Lily.

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Theoldwoman · 12/11/2023 13:36

Anna. Love classic, elegant names.

theduchessofspork · 12/11/2023 20:21

I like

Jane - simple and really nice - due for a revival - you could be in the vanguard

Anna - lovely classic. But popular right now (combined with all the Annies) if that bothers you

I don’t like -
Heidi - half twee, half booby Munich beer festival barmaid

Lily - wet, overused and unfortunate if she turns out to be a bit stocky

theduchessofspork · 12/11/2023 20:28

Maria is very nice too

Maybe also

Sarah
Lydia
Susannah
Louisa / Louise
Lois
Serena
Frances
Clare
Katherine nn Kate

shoopshoopdedoo · 12/11/2023 20:36

Another vote for Anna. I also like Jane, Lily and Maria. I really dislike Heidi.

SpikyCoconut · 12/11/2023 20:41

Anna-lovely, classic, will work whether she wants to be a solicitor or a yoga teacher
Heidi-this is one of my favourite names in the world. I just love the sound of it, and the meaning. Well known but not too popular, nice nicknames (I know one who goes by 'Heids' which suits her. One of my friends gets called 'Tidy Heidi' as her house is immaculate (but she finds it funny).
Jane-just too plain for my tastes
Lily-meh, just one of those 'nothing' names IMO. A bit too 'frilly' (I know a butch lesbian called Lily and she uses a different name altogether) and delicate, doesn't make me think of a strong character.

Snugglemonkey · 12/11/2023 20:46

Anna. Or Maria.

Heidi- twee
Jane- boring. Maybe June?
Lily- done to death

plsbequiet · 12/11/2023 21:14

TheBrunetteBimbo · 11/11/2023 22:47

Any other ideas? :) I quite like Maria

Joni? Like Jane but cooler.

oneinamillieon · 12/11/2023 21:33

heidi.
anna and lily are quite overused and jane is a little dated

user1492757084 · 13/11/2023 07:07

Anna and Jane

Daisybuttercup12345 · 13/11/2023 21:27

Jayne is refreshing.
Lorraine
Katie
Natalie
Deborah
Harriet
Jennifer
Rebecca
Alexandra
Georgina
Nicola

salamithumbs · 13/11/2023 23:33

I like them all except Heidi which sounds a bit twee to me! I don't think Jane sounds dull at all but admittedly I've only ever met two (I'm in Ireland, don't think it was ever that popular here). If anything it makes me think of the little girl from Mary Poppins!
Anna is lovely and so is Lily, but maybe a bit popular if that bothers you. Also like Maria

Other ideas: Lucy, Juliet, Eva, Caroline, Madeleine, Rose, Hazel, Sarah, Tessa, Zoe

Motherofpearlxoxo · 10/01/2024 23:19

Heidi! Secondary school teacher for 17 years and not taught many but all have been a delight. Love the name!

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