Somehow
Ann feels cuter, younger, and more fresh to me. It's got the same energy as something like
Molly or
Nora or
Meg. Homey, honest, humble, and pert.
Anne is very pretty and more formal. Theres a stiffness to it, a starchy white collar sort of uprightness. It feels like an
Ann that has gone to finishing school. Reminds me of names like
Marie,
Joan, or
Rose.
I used to find
Ann too abrupt, but now I honestly kind of love it. I could see
Ann coming back into vogue.