Arya vs Anya? Which is a better name?

So I’m choosing between [name_u]Arya[/name_u] and [name_f]Anya[/name_f] for my baby girl.

Which name do you think is better and why?

Thanks!

[name_f]Anya[/name_f]. [name_u]Arya[/name_u] seems trendy to me (but I like [name_f]Aria[/name_f] spelling).

I like [name_u]Arya[/name_u] :slight_smile:

But it depends on how you are pronouncing it as a lot of people mis pronounce [name_u]Arya[/name_u] as Ar-ee-Ya when it is actually pronounced two syllables as Ar-ya

So if you are planning on pronounce her name as Ar-Ya I would definitely use [name_u]Arya[/name_u] :slight_smile: but if you are planning on pronouncing her name Ar-ee-Ya than spell her name [name_f]Aria[/name_f]. But whatever you chose [name_u]Arya[/name_u], [name_f]Aria[/name_f] or [name_f]Anya[/name_f] are all lovely name. goodluck :slight_smile: :slight_smile:

[name_f]Anya[/name_f]: Un-Ya
[name_u]Arya[/name_u]: Ar-Ya
[name_f]Aria[/name_f]: Ar-ee-Ya

I prefer [name_f]Anya[/name_f]. [name_u]Arya[/name_u] is very trendy right now and tied to Game of Thrones. [name_f]Anya[/name_f] is a beautiful name that stands on it’s own with a history of use.

From pp, I didn’t even realize [name_u]Arya[/name_u] and [name_f]Aria[/name_f] were pronounced differently. I just thought [name_u]Arya[/name_u] was supposed to be a creative spelling of [name_f]Aria[/name_f].
Scenario 1: You pronounce [name_u]Arya[/name_u] as AR-yah, my vote is [name_f]Anya[/name_f]
Scenario 2: You pronounce [name_u]Arya[/name_u] as [name_f]Aria[/name_f], I prefer the sound of the Arias to [name_f]Anya[/name_f], but if you are set on the spelling with a “y”, I still vote [name_f]Anya[/name_f].

[name_f]Aria[/name_f] > [name_f]Anya[/name_f] > Ayra(no matter how you pronounce) for me

I’ve always had a soft spot for [name_f]Anya[/name_f]. I prefer [name_f]Aria[/name_f] to [name_u]Arya[/name_u].

I love them both!

[name_f]Aria[/name_f]/[name_u]Arya[/name_u] is pretty trendy in recent years, due to both GOT and PLL. But none the less it is a gorgeous gorgeous name.

[name_f]Anya[/name_f] is more a solid choice, it’s equally as feminine and gorgeous however. I love this one a bit more I think!

[name_u]Arya[/name_u] and [name_f]Aria[/name_f] are pronounced exactly the same btw.