Mary

[Justchanged]

Any thoughts on whether Mary is ready for a revival? It's a family name and the more I think about it the more cute it sounds for a little girl - feminine, pretty, classic and strong. Or am I getting carried away?

I also like Joan.

[BounceBounceSplishSplash]

I think Mary would be lovely for a little girl. Am not so keen on Joan.

[Chathamhouserules]

I love it! I think it is due a revival. I'm not sure the world is ready for Joan again yet, but give it time! I think there will be Barbara/Joan/Wendy's aplenty soon.
But I love Mary for right now!

[youngestisapsycho]

I like Mary. It's nice simple, pretty girls name that I would think is not very common these days.

[Chathamhouserules]

And it gives her a strong chance of a lead role in nativity

[hopsalong]

Love them both and think they're both chic, cool names (Joan Didion!) more than ready for a comeback, but equally brilliant if they stay unfashionable. Along with Agnes, they were my at the top of my hypothetical girls' list (ended up with two DSs).

[CocoLoco87]

Yes to Mary. Not so keen on Joan, partly because it rhymes with moan

[ThroughThickAndThin01]

I don't like it. A frumpy name to me.

[autumnkate]

I love them both. Thought about a little Joni (Mitchell) myself

[Sophronia]

Love them both.

[Sophronia]

Joanie/Joni is really cute.

[BounceBounceSplishSplash]

Agree with above, much prefer Joni/Joanie rather than Joan.

[workshyfop]

I love both.

[AndNoneForGretchenWieners]

I like Mary. I would consider it myself if I were to have a daughter.

I prefer Jean to Joan.

[Awwlookatmybabyspider]

Mary is lovely classy strong yet gentle. Its definitely due a come a revival. Joan is horrible and harsh

[ToffeeCaramel]

I love the name Mary.

[badhotfanny]

It is dd1's middle name. A family name. We would never have considered using it for a first name and w Ed isn't pick it because we liked the name, but I do actually really like it the more I think about it.

[Justchanged]

great to see the love here. I remember when I first met an Emma my age that it seemed old-fashioned and now it's one of my favourite names. Mary has the same vibe to me.

[Abetes]

I have an Aunty Mary (nice lady) and an Aunty Joan (miserable old bat) so my opinion is coloured by them.

[FeedTheSharkAndItWIllBite]

I persoanlly love Joanne.

But Mary is also really nice.

[FeedTheSharkAndItWIllBite]

*personally

[McSleepy]

I know a 2 year old Mary. It is a lovely name however all I can think of is Mary and Joseph. I think it works as a baby and older person name but can't imagine a teenager Mary...

[Sugarpiehoneyeye]

❤️ Mary.
Not keen on Joan.

[Hopelessromantic1988]

That's my name and I'm only 27. I absolutely hate it.

It does have the advantage of making you appear sensible and from a middle class religious background though! 😀

[frazzlebedazzle]

Not a fan of Mary, sorry. Joanie and Jeanie are super cute!

[Nancy91]

I think Mary is a beautiful name