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I have an Anna but what should I have next?

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whatshallicallDD2 · 15/09/2008 12:29

I love Anna because it is simple, pretty, classic and gives no hints as to her background (i.e. it is niether poncey or "chav). I want a similar name for DD2 (due soon).

My first choice would be Rose or Rosa but that is a no-no due to our last name.

I just can't find the right name. I wanted another shortish name but can't find one I like. As you can see below I have reservations about every name on my current shortlist, I like them all but don't love them. Help! This is so hard.

Catherine (bit I fear Anna and Catherine is a little dull)
Sophia (not so classic?)
Alexandra (will be shortneded to Alex, too boyish?)
Isabella (not sure about Izy)
Ella (too "now")
Julia (too 80s?)

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whatshallicallDD2 · 15/09/2008 13:04

No worries!

Margaret - love it, hate Thatcher.
Elizabeth - for some reason I am not keen.
May - ditto above.
Hope - ditto above.
Laura - love it, will add to list
Frances - I think of Frances as a boy
Rebecca - like it but hate Becky and Becca.

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whatshallicallDD2 · 15/09/2008 13:05

Thea is pretty but DH is not keen. I will mention it again though.

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Anna8888 · 15/09/2008 13:11

Rachel

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whatshallicallDD2 · 15/09/2008 13:19

Racheal - I do like this one. Its a bit like kate though, I worry it is too plain.
Kitty - DH says it is a porn name. I have already sggested it as an abbreviation for Catherine.
Saskia - DH says its poncey.
Katya - Its nice but we are not Russian and Anna and Katya make us sound more exotic than we are.
Constance - Love it. So does DH. Everyone else we have tried it out on hates it.
Florence - I like Florence but not Florrie or Flo and I will end up wanting to abbreviate it sometimes.

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SpinMeRightRound · 15/09/2008 13:20

Alice

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whatshallicallDD2 · 15/09/2008 13:21

Love Alice, hate Ali.

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SpinMeRightRound · 15/09/2008 13:22

Well my Alice is 51/2yrs old and no one has ever called her Ali yet???

Reginaphilangy · 15/09/2008 13:22

Give us a list of what you like so far whatshalli and we'll take it from there ...

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SpinMeRightRound · 15/09/2008 13:23

I do love the name Kitty but it is my sisters name and she was bullied terribly because of it

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Fimbo · 15/09/2008 13:24

My dd is Rachel. It's not plain

Reginaphilangy · 15/09/2008 13:25

Children will find anything to bully someone about if they're that way inclined

bamboostalks · 15/09/2008 13:25

Naomi

piratecat · 15/09/2008 13:27

I think Charlotte is lovely name.

HorseStories · 15/09/2008 13:31

What about Tessa?

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whatshallicallDD2 · 15/09/2008 13:32

Agghhhh sorry - don't go off in huffs people. I am just trying to portray how hard it is for DH and I to find a name we like. I said I love Rachael but am worried it is plain, that does not mean i do not love it and am not seriously considering it. Re: Kitty I think DH is confusing it with Pussy but he also worries it might be twee thanks to Hello Kitty etc.

Regina - the names on my list are in the OP 9with my reservations). Since then I have added others that peoplehave suggesed. So my list now is:

Catherine/Kate
Sophia
Alexandra
Isabella
Ella
Mary
Clara
Constance
Julia
Laura

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whatshallicallDD2 · 15/09/2008 13:33

Actually Rachael should be on that list too .

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minkersmum · 15/09/2008 13:34

Ruth is the best suggestion so far in my opinion!

Also think Sarah goes well with Anna.