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Baby name Anna?

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Movile · 26/04/2025 11:57

What do you think about Anna? It’s my favourite girls name but wanted views from others too.

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Gundogday · 26/04/2025 19:16

It’s your favourite name , so use it!

(and lovely name)

SallyWD · 26/04/2025 19:23

I love it. It always sounds fresh to me.

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TheeNotoriousPIG · 26/04/2025 19:40

Anna is an excellent name, so much so that I chose it myself! It's one of those names that everybody is familiar with, but there aren't many about. It is easy to say and spell. The only thing is that, if you come from an area where 'H's are dropped, people will assume that she is actually called Hannah (and some will pronounce it as such).

Lou670 · 26/04/2025 19:43

It is my favourite girls name and I couldn't use it as our surname rhymes with Anna. I was gutted!

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ChaChaChaChanges · 26/04/2025 19:44

I love Anna. Have known lovely ones and less lovely ones, but the name is classic. If you wanted something similar but slightly less common, how about Amanda?

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Movile · 26/04/2025 20:07

I am v confused what’s happening with deleted comments?!

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TheLette · 26/04/2025 20:13

I like it. I also like Ann/Anne and Annie. I love classic, recognisable names which aren't very commonly used for children these days.

JacketPotatoAvecFromage · 26/04/2025 20:20

I think Anna is a really pretty name. A proper timeless classic. I love Annabel/Annabelle too, so would be tempted to use it as a longer name, with Anna as a nickname. But Anna is perfect on its own too!

Movile · 26/04/2025 20:57

JacketPotatoAvecFromage · 26/04/2025 20:20

I think Anna is a really pretty name. A proper timeless classic. I love Annabel/Annabelle too, so would be tempted to use it as a longer name, with Anna as a nickname. But Anna is perfect on its own too!

I love Annabelle and Annabella too but very very close to my nieces name!

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Movile · 26/04/2025 20:58

Genuine thank you to everyone. You’ve reassured me. I really hardly ever hear of any babies called Anna so thank you that I should trust my gut!

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Lardychops · 26/04/2025 21:00

Anne is lovely - and very unusual these days

TheGrimSmile · 26/04/2025 21:03

Beautiful

ChocolateCinderToffee · 26/04/2025 22:34

I love it. I would also give her a frilly and unusual middle name to shut up anyone who says it’s dull. Marine, Cecily, Stephanie, Juliet . . .

XelaM · 26/04/2025 22:37

It's my name and I really like it. It's international and easy to spell. Go for it OP!

AliBaliBee1234 · 26/04/2025 22:48

Not a fan sorry 😔 but if you like it, thats's all that matters

wanttokickoffbutcant · 26/04/2025 23:18

I love it - love from an Anna

fourelementary · 26/04/2025 23:21

It was on our shortlist 15 years ago and then I was quite glad we hadn’t gone for it when frozen came out as I HATE how they said “Auhh-nah” weirdly…

But I do still love the name and it is a classic elegant name. Go for it!!!

Enko · 26/04/2025 23:21

If it's your favourite use it..
For me im of the dull and boring opinion

FacingTheWall · 26/04/2025 23:27

I have an Anna, the only other child Anna we know is her best friends sister. It’s timeless, easy to spell, international, and no one has a strong opinion on it, so ticked lots of boxes for us.

theunbreakablecleopatrajones · 27/04/2025 00:21

It’s a bit like James - classic and really quite lovely.. but also a bit overdone right now so also somewhat dull.

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