Ha, I have a friend named Anna Katherine!
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My favorite is Anna. It's simpler and I don't think it's plain or boring. I actually see it as a bit of a "quirky" name (partially because the two Annas I know best are rather quirky people). Anna also gives me a 'smart but unassuming', or a 'talented but humble' vibe . Katherine isn't bad, but I wouldn't use it myself. I know a Katherine "Katherine". I only know one Kathy, and she's my mom's age. I think all Katherines my age tend to go by Kate or Katie. I don't like Katharine, but I do like Katherine and Catherine.