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Alice or Anna

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Carsadv · 29/08/2025 12:04

Hi All, expecting second baby girl, our toddler is named Emma. We absolutely love Anna and don’t really mind that they are similar sounding (actually we almost like it more for this) but we also like Alice.

Baby girl will absolutely be one of these 2 names, we aren’t looking for new ideas.

Which would you pick Alice or Anna

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Sparklesandspandexgallore · 29/08/2025 20:40

I prefer Anna, but I agree that it’s too similar to Emma.

Joelz · 29/08/2025 20:46

'Emma and Anna' ( in that order) is difficult to say....unless you say "Anna and Emma", which you probably won't as Anna would be the younger. So on that basis, Alice.

If you want a similar sound to Anna though, then Hannah.

Amblealongside · 29/08/2025 20:46

Alice and Emma sound just lovely together. However, as much as I love the name Alice, I chose not to use it as I'd forever be finishing calling the name with 'who the f* is Alice' in my head! Ruddy Roy Chubby Brown!

CherryPinkAppleBlossomWhite · 29/08/2025 21:02

Both names are lovely, but Alice goes better with Emma.

Alexandrine · 29/08/2025 22:09

Anna is one of my fave names - so classic, simple and international. BUT I honestly think Alice goes so much better with Emma as a sibset, as they both have similar origins and style - they just work very well together.

zebrastripesarefun · 29/08/2025 22:55

I love all your name choices but would choose Anna. Emma and Anna are lovely names and siblings are individuals.

Gemstonebeach · 29/08/2025 22:57

Alice is my favourite of the two.

Jeschara · 29/08/2025 23:35

Anna, beautiful

mathanxiety · 29/08/2025 23:38

Definitely Alice.

user1492757084 · 30/08/2025 07:13

Emma and Alice 9/10
Emma and Anna 8/10

Both great choices.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 30/08/2025 09:11

This is a very entertaing thread. One of these is my name and one of them is my favourite name! (And i’m definitely not wet….).

KayEmAy · 03/09/2025 16:33

I would go Alice with Emma

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