See the results of this poll: Keep Annie or change to Sylvie?
Respondents: 53 (This poll is closed)
- Annie : 39 (74%)
- Sylvie: 14 (26%)
Ok first up I think [name_f]Annabel[/name_f] and [name_m]Patrick[/name_m] make great twins names which is why I voted for [name_f]Annie[/name_f]. However this is my personal preference. But the way I see it is you chose [name_f]Annie[/name_f] over [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] for a reason. So I guess it’s just whatever name “feels” right
I do agree that [name_m]Patrick[/name_m] and [name_f]Annabel[/name_f] is really cute. I also like that your partner loves both names. I wouldn’t want to name my child a name my partner didn’t like. I’m sure by now your ‘[name_f]Annie[/name_f]’ has grown into her name. You obviously liked it at the time and I bet it suits her perfectly. I’m trying to name my baby due in 3 weeks and I have a few top contenders. I want to use all of them but that’s not possible. I’ll always have names I didn’t use but perhaps someone you know will love [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] and will be able to use it.
I think both names are lovely but I voted [name_f]Annie[/name_f] as this is my full first name and I love it. I never felt that it was too young and living in the UK it is still quite uncommon, which I love.
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] is beautiful too though and if it fits your daughter there’s no shame in changing it. I don’t personally think its too out there in the least.
The other point I would consider is that both names do have a sweet sound with the ‘ie’ ending so I wouldn’t say either one is more formal over the other.
I hope you are happy with whatever decision you end up making. 
This is a bit of a long shot, but you could change her name to [name_f]Sylvana[/name_f] and then you’d have the option of both [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] and [name_f]Annie[/name_f]. Which could either be a massive help or not helpful in the least . . . what do you think?
I like both names but in this case I think I would stick with [name_f]Annabel[/name_f] nn [name_f]Annie[/name_f]. I think [name_f]Annie[/name_f] works better with her siblings names, and for me six months is quite late to change a babies name.
We always have should’ves and could’ves-my mum now says that she wishes she had been brave enough to call me [name_f]Guinevere[/name_f] instead of buckling for the more standard version [name_f]Jennifer[/name_f], but she didn’t, and sometimes when we make those choices I think we have to accept the decisions we made. For me, a baby’s name isn’t something that we can carry on changing until we get it ‘right’…
That being said, it does really depend on you and your feelings. If you’re really unhappy than maybe it is best to do something about it now while she’s still a baby…
I don’t think there is a ‘right’ answer to this kind of question…
I think [name_f]Annabel[/name_f] goes much better with [name_m]Patrick[/name_m] than [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f], which is why I voted for it.
Before do deciding one way or another, I’d do as your sister suggested and call her [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] for a while and see if you actually prefer it in reality or not. I’d also suggest looking at how to go about changing her name, since it’s quite difficult and/or expensive some places.
I would also consider morning glory’s suggestion of [name_f]Sylvana[/name_f] if you like it, and you’re not that fond of [name_f]Annabel[/name_f].
It seems to me like you regret not using [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f], but you don’t really say that you don’t think [name_f]Annie[/name_f] fits her. There is a difference to me. Does she not seem like an [name_f]Annie[/name_f] now? Or are you just wishing you’d been more brave? If your husband and your older daughter have already gotten used to calling her [name_f]Annie[/name_f] without any hesitation, I’d say that it is her name now. I think you should figure out another thing you can do that is brave or outside the box to get over this bit of regret so you can move past it.
Thanks everyone. Some valid comments in hear and good suggestions. I appreciate the time you all took to reply. Feeling better about [name_f]Annie[/name_f] today but may call her [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] a few times this week and see how I feel. Huge step to change her name but wanted to at least give be it proper thought so no regrets later.
[name_m]Patrick[/name_m] and [name_f]Annie[/name_f] are perfect! If you don’t love [name_f]Annabel[/name_f], how about changing the long form to [name_f]Anneliese[/name_f] or [name_f]Anne[/name_f]? Personally, I find [name_m]Patrick[/name_m] and [name_f]Annabel[/name_f] completely charming.
I voted [name_f]Annie[/name_f] because it’s perfect. I’m not a fan of [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] anyways and I don’t think it fits as well as [name_f]Annie[/name_f].