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[anna_olivia]

My name is Anna, My mother-in-law Ana, and my grandmother is Anne--

I would love to incorporate the tradition of Anna into a baby name but am just not sure how I'd like to do it!! I love the name Nina and have heard it as a nickname for Anna. I like the idea of Anna ____ with Nina as the nn.

and if not- what suggestions do you have to freshen up Anna.

[east93]

There are various variants to the name Anna/Ana/Anne:
Anya / Anja
Anika / Annika
Annette
Annalie
Hanna(h)

There's a list of Ann Variants on nameberry here: http://nameberry.com/list/5/Anns-Int...nal-Variations

I like the idea of Nina as a nn, but you can also just use Nina. I think it's close enough.

[thaliagrace]

ANNABETH! Sorry, I just love this name, and it's perfect if you have any Beth's in your family to.

[lori johnson]

My recommendation is Ann's original Hebrew form, Hannah.

Source link: http://nameberry.com/babyname/Ann

[random]

i think it would be great if the next name could also start with an 'A' and i really like Anina! it is only one letter different from your name. Anya would also be a great choice! good luck!

[alzora]

I once saw the CUTEST name somewhere that would be perfect for this: Annalina Marie (anna-LEE-nah). Of course Marie could be changed for anything, but it flows so sweetly. Annalina could get the nickname Nina.

[catloverd]

I have never heard of an Anna having the nickname Nina, but I do know 1 Anna, 1 Ana, and 1 Nina.

Nameberry says "Russian, diminutive of Antonina" I can see Nina being a nn for Antonina, but not Anna... Anna and Antonina are different.

I think you should just use Nina on it's own, Anna is short enough, it doesn't need a nickname.... if anything An/Anne would be the short form....

[sunshine kid]

I adore Aine, pronounced Awn ye. It means radiance, and in Celtic Mythology the queen of fairies was named this. Its so stunning!

Okay squealing moment in joy aside, I also like Anya and Amina.

[anna108]

My name is Anna, and I've never heard of Nina as a nn?! I would just think if you liked the name Nina, then name the baby, Nina. As far as using Anna, Ana or Anne; I like Annabelle, Annabella, Annabeth, Julianna, Maryanna, Annelise, etc. And you can change any of these by using one N or adding an E Good Luck!

I'm not sure about you, but growing up I didn't like my name, but now I love it!

[saraallison]

Anna Claire, Anna Sophia, Annabelle, Annabeth, Annamaria, Annalee, Annaliese, Anna Grace, Anna Susan, Susannah. We almost used Anna Frances for our daughter. I like Nina as a name in and of itself personally.