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Miriam

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HenriettaTurkey · 08/12/2013 10:29

What do people think of this?

And what middle name would up put with it (something short and classic)?

We we're thinking:

Miriam Ann
Miriam Grace
Miriam Emily
Miriam Rachel
Miriam Sarah

Thanks!

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HenriettaTurkey · 11/12/2013 18:59

Ooh - Miriam Kate is lovely!

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Britishseamonkey · 10/12/2013 21:57

What about Miriam Kate? It's not miles away from 'classic' but has a slight modern edge which makes it ring as less biblical? Unless you were going for biblical? X

PrammyMammy · 10/12/2013 21:49

I went to school with a Miriam. She was from an Italian family.
She is now a successful business woman, and is absolutely gorgeous with classic Italian looks.
It is such a strong lovely name I think.

MistleToastyStoHoHoat · 09/12/2013 23:24

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hoarseoldfrog · 09/12/2013 23:16

I know an extremely awesome Miriam Rachel who has an array of awesome nicknames, and no, no worries about the bitter meaning. Do wind her up about God giving her leprosy for being vain though!

JanePurdy · 09/12/2013 23:06

I know a Miriam - she has commented on how people think she is Jewish (her family all have Biblical names) but never mentioned the meaning. I will ask her!

Bakingtins · 09/12/2013 22:59

It's one of my favourites. I'd go with Miriam Grace.

I'd love to know from anyone who is named Miriam, or who knows one, of you've had any negative feedback about the meaning? It has the meaning "bitter" amongst others, though when you look into how this came about it was more about the bitter oppression that the Hebrew people were under and Miriam was born into. Miriam was a leader of women, instrumental in saving Moses and is celebrated each year at Passover. It can also mean " wished or longed for child"
If my current pregnancy makes it, and is a girl, after 4 MC, "bitterly wished for" will be spot on!

DramaAlpaca · 09/12/2013 21:04

I really love Miriam.

Miriam Louise - or is that too 1970s?

HawtChocolate · 09/12/2013 21:01

Love it. Such a dignified name.

CruCru · 09/12/2013 20:53

I love Miriam (started a thread on it earlier this year). Unfortunately DH hated it.

For middle names, maybe Ruth, Eve or Enid?

SecretSantaFix · 09/12/2013 20:45

Miriam Amelia is a pretty combination of you like Emily

lottiegarbanzo · 09/12/2013 20:44

I secretly like Mirabelle too! Mirabel is an airport in Montreal though.

As for your middle name, I think something starting with a consonant is best, so they don't run into each other. Agree which one depends how long your surname is.

Of your ideas, I think Grace sounds the best. Rachel and Sarah make very biblical names.

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HenriettaTurkey · 09/12/2013 20:05

I think you're right about Miriam Emily.

Hadn't considered Mirabelle. Isn't it a plum?

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HenriettaTurkey · 09/12/2013 19:40

Oh, and Tallulah, I think Marianne is lovely too, but sadly DH isn't keen.

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HenriettaTurkey · 09/12/2013 19:39

Thank you all for your responses - positive or negative it's great to have feedback.

Glorious, that's my favourite too, but I was wondering about the 'man' sound.

Our surname is 2 syllables.

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TallulahBetty · 09/12/2013 18:12

Posted too soon. I would suggest Marianne?

TallulahBetty · 09/12/2013 18:09

In my top 5 most disliked names. Sorry, you did ask Sad

SS3J · 09/12/2013 18:02

I really like it. I would go with Miriam Grace from your list.

glorious · 09/12/2013 16:10

Friend's is Miriam Helen btw.

glorious · 09/12/2013 16:09

I love it. Didn't occur for my DD but a friend has one. I agree short and classic for the middle name and I like Ann best of your options but I don't dislike any of them. Although said together you do kind of get Miri-uh-man but I don't think that matters Smile

cashmiriana · 09/12/2013 14:21

We have a Miriam in the family. It's a beautiful name (and she's a beautiful, funny kid.)
In fact I was gutted when her mum used it. I wanted it for my DD2!

ZingSweetPea · 09/12/2013 03:48

we have a niece who is Miriam.

it's a lovely name and because of her role in Moses' life as a baby I associate the name with someone loving, caring and smart

InTheFace · 09/12/2013 00:47

I LOVE Miriam. Wanted to use it for DD but DH doesn't like it :-(

Go for it, the world needs more Miriams!

BettyBi0 · 09/12/2013 00:40

Love the name Miriam. I know one who is about 5 and is just adorable and smart and funny. Middle name wise I think it depends on the surname. If it's a one syllable surname then I'd go for a 2 syllable middle name as the rhythm flows better. If 2 syllable surname then I'd recommend a 1 syllable middle.