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Hannah
How do you feel about Hannah? I know a lot of people think it's boring, which is understandable, but I think it's just so pretty and sweet and friendly. And I think the palindrome thing is cool (although I like Hanna as well).
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Hannah is my name. It's ok, I don't dislike it, but I prefer Anna which I feel is more interlingually-friendly and timeless.
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I agree with you, Hannah is sweet and friendly. I think it's a nice name. It isn't a personal favorite of mine, but I would be pleased to meet a little Hannah and would not think it a "boring" choice.
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Actually, DH and I are huge Hannah, Hanna, Hana fans. My only complaint against it was it's popularity worldwide. I love how the sound is so soft yet complete and how easily recognizable it is. It's got a huge backstory of use whether Biblical or just plan historical. Tons of role-models to choose from, but also common enough that you wouldn't feel confined to any references if it were your name. I really like it. Friendly is a great word for it. And, palindromes are always cool. ps - wondering what everyone thinks of Honna or Honnah? DH really like Honna, but I am nervous people would just assume we misspelt Hanna. He also likes Honnalie. (yes, Puff. Dragon. I know.)
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I've been thinking about Honna! In my case I'd use it to honor my mother, Donna. I like it quite a bit. The spelling seems a bit odd but it's not a name that I think a person couldn't live with.Honnah looks odd to me. Honnalie is a bit much.
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I think Hannah feels frumpy and sort of awkward. Hanna on the other hand seems modern and polished. If I were choosing I'd absolutely pick Hanna.
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Hannah is the oatmeal of names. It's good for you, it's nice, but it doesn't really stand out. To be honest though, I see the appeal, I really do. It has a similar feel to Anna, Emma, and as someone else said Sarah... it stands the test of time for this reason.I do prefer Hanna or the pronunciation of Hah-nah, which is popular in my hubby's family, probably because of the German/Jewish ancestry.
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"Hannah is the oatmeal of names" HAHAH - perfect description!!
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I have always loved the name Hannah, I think it's beautiful. It may be a little bland to some, but I see it as a classic name that will never date. That said, I would only use it for a mn, since I prefer fn's that are a little less common.
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I like Hannah a lot. I don't think it's boring, despite the fact that it's extremely popular. Some names become popular because they are versatile and stand the test of time, and I think Hannah is one of these names. It's a winner, IMO.
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I work with a lady that has a daughter named Hannah and she is beautiful. She's about 7 or 8 years old. Sweet as can be. I would never use it for my own child only because I prefer a lot of other names over this one. But it isn't bad. I do like the spelling Hanna. Also, I only know a handful of Hannah's. it doesn't seem super popular.
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there's actually a book ....Called "Hannah is a Palindrome." It's part of a series, I think, about a little girl named Hannah in the 1930's. I remember reading and enjoying it when I was about seven or eight.But I don't like the name Hannah. It's drab and boring and servantish, and as pasty as Sarah.
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I've noticed that characters named Hannah tend to be servants. What's up with that?
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