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Anna or Sadie

67 replies

PopsTots · 26/08/2024 21:17

Apologies for yet another post, I'm due in two days and baby names are all I can think of right now. The replies iv had so far have been really helpful so thank you.

I already have a son called James
Our surname is Green, the Anne of green gables thing doesn't bother me, I'd never heard of it until a few days ago, and I believe it's not a bad association anyhow.

I love the fact Sadie is a little different, not too popular plus easy to pronounce and spell.

I love how equally classic Anna is to James, I'm yet to meet a little Anna but know many adults Anna's which makes me wonder if Anna and James are a little boring to together, however again I like the fact it's easy to pronounce and spell.

What are your thoughts?

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Backtoblack1 · 26/08/2024 21:18

Sadie. X

Moreteaandchocolate · 26/08/2024 21:20

Both are lovely. I’d go for Anna if the Anne of Green Gables thing doesn’t bother you.

WallaceinAnderland · 26/08/2024 21:22

Anna

TemuSpecialBuy · 26/08/2024 21:23

Sadie 💯

Heavenlyhoumous · 26/08/2024 21:26

Anna for me

EatingRipeCamembert · 26/08/2024 21:41

Both are pretty. I like that Anna is the same backwards and is more classic. Sadie is a little more unusual, I've met a lot of Annas but only one Sadie.

GreatTheCat · 26/08/2024 21:56

Sadie.

theduchessofspork · 26/08/2024 22:24

Sadie is a bit harsh for me - it’s fun, but makes me think of a barmaid with an interesting past..

Anna is a beautiful classic, although with Green I’d go for Annabel just because they sound better together

Shareborg · 26/08/2024 22:26

100% Anna!

Gorgeousfeet · 26/08/2024 22:27

Got to be Sadie. I love that name- very pretty and also unusual.
Anna is a classic but it’s boring in my opinion.

ellenpartridge · 26/08/2024 22:30

Anna but both are nice

HighlandCow78 · 26/08/2024 22:33

Anna 100% - a gorgeous timeless classic, simple yet elegant

Sadie is none of these things I’m afraid

twentysevendresses · 26/08/2024 22:59

Well they are very different vibes aren't they, so go with the name that has more of the vibe you're trying to project.

Anna is a beautiful, traditional, timeless classic.

Sadie is a fun, 'modern' diminutive of Sarah.

Both lovely names 💓💓

jjpolly90 · 26/08/2024 23:03

I've got a Sadie! And I don't know anyone around me or her school who's also named it.

Lifeinlists · 26/08/2024 23:03

Anna. Classic and timeless. Travels well too.

The only Sadie I know is a dog, but it's not a name I'd warm to for a person. Lots of nicer names.

RaspberryWhirls · 26/08/2024 23:09

Anna by a country mile, it will suit her as a baby as well as an adult. It's a classic and timeless name that you can't go wrong with.

Ketzele · 26/08/2024 23:14

Both are fabulous.

DramaAlpaca · 26/08/2024 23:14

HighlandCow78 · 26/08/2024 22:33

Anna 100% - a gorgeous timeless classic, simple yet elegant

Sadie is none of these things I’m afraid

Yes, I agree.

miniaturepixieonacid · 26/08/2024 23:16

Sadie. I love it. Pretty but a bit quirky/funky. Only ever met a couple.

I do like Anna too though.

herecomesthesunyes · 26/08/2024 23:17

How about Annie?

Firebird83 · 26/08/2024 23:29

Anna, definitely. Classic and beautiful, goes very well with James.

Sadie makes me think of sadist / sadism.

IDontLoveTheWayYouLie · 26/08/2024 23:30

I'd go for Sadie. Anna is very boring.

Deipara · 26/08/2024 23:31

Anna is classic.

FunkyClunky · 26/08/2024 23:37

I know a couple of little Annas and IMO fits much better with James.

Sadie is a dog’s name to me, too! And the assonance with the “a” between Sadie and James means they don’t sound good together in my opinion

Copperoliverbear · 26/08/2024 23:51

Love Sadie. ❤️

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