she didn't use Alexis!

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Registered: 05-09-2004
she didn't use Alexis!
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Sun, 11-06-2005 - 3:15pm

she didn't use Alexis!



  • Alexandra Blanche {Allie}
  • Alexandra Blanche {Lexie}
  • Annelise Blanche {Annie}
  • -
  • I'm worried about the popularity of Annelise!
  • TTC June '06


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Registered: 05-09-2004
Sun, 11-06-2005 - 3:23pm

Hm. I checked ssa.gov ... Annelise hasn't been in the Top 1,000 in 15 years :):) Annalise {NOT crazy about that spelling} was # 746 last year. Alexandra has been in the top 30s or 20s for the past couple of years.


That definitely makes me lean more towards Annelise but I'd still like to see what ya'll think.



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Registered: 10-14-2005
Sun, 11-06-2005 - 4:05pm

I voted for Annelise!

If you are worried about popularity, you're much better off with Annelise, which has never yet been in the top 1000 names for girls, than Alexandra, which has been in the top 40 every year since 1990. Alexandra is currently ranked #37. Personally, I know at least a dozen Alexandras of various ages, but I've never met an Annelise.

Aside from that, I just like Annelise better. I think it's beautiful, and I like the nickname Annie (though I might be a bit biased!). Also I think Annie goes really well with your boys' names. If you do go with Alexandra, my vote is for the nn Allie over Lexie. I've always like Allie (particularly as a nn for Allison) and I've never been a big fan of Lexie.



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Sun, 11-06-2005 - 4:58pm

I heard the name Annelise for the first time probably a year ago and I fell instantly in love w/ it. Annie has always been my favorite nickname; I can't wait to have a little Annie of my own :):)


I'll probably never get away from it, and the statistics are very reassuring! Thanks for your reply :)



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Registered: 03-27-2003
Sun, 11-06-2005 - 9:52pm

Gotta go with Annelise/Annie for you! ;-)

Stephanie w/ Megan and Julianna

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Registered: 09-21-2005
Mon, 11-07-2005 - 12:24am
I voted for Annelise because I think it is a beautiful name. It is not popular at all. When my son was born in 2003, it was my #1 girl name and I had never heard it before... it is still at the top of my list for this baby. It ranked over 700 on the Social Security list, while Alexandra was 37. Neither name is terribly trendy... I don't think you have to worry about that.
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Registered: 09-20-2005
Mon, 11-07-2005 - 4:32pm
I voted for Annelise, and I honestly don't think its too popular to use if you want something non-trendy.