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Miriam or Hester

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Donthackmenow · 31/07/2014 22:11

For our (currently fictional) 3rd child I really like Miriam and Hester for girls. I mentioned them to my husband this morning and he would need working on but didn't reject them. But what do you think? Are they nice names or do I need to think again?
I always find boys names harder, ds has an Old Testament name which means laughter but when pregnant I really liked Rupert (husband wouldn't back down on that one) and Edward.

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Donthackmenow · 01/08/2014 11:32

Not popular choices then Smile, good job the child is purely fictional at the moment! I also like Claudia.

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VampireSquid · 01/08/2014 11:18

I love Miriam- I have a Mariam!

I love Esther, not Hester, though.

squoosh · 01/08/2014 11:14

Miriam is such a spineless, weedy name. Sorry.

Hester isn't as bad but is a bit Puritan wife.

Montsti · 01/08/2014 11:05

I don't like either but prefer Miriam. I really think Hester sounds ugly.

ShovettyMcShovetty · 01/08/2014 10:54

Miriam definitely. It's lovely.

ThursdayLast · 01/08/2014 10:01

I LOVE Hester. Love love love it. But have never even dared to suggest it as I suspect DP and family will scoff.
Ester is also nice, and seemingly more acceptable???

Inyourface · 01/08/2014 09:59

Too old-fashioned but not in a sweet way.

I thought Hester was a boy's name?

ChickenMe · 01/08/2014 09:56

Hester sounds really unpleasant sorry. It sounds like a heffalump.

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steppemum · 31/07/2014 23:40

We have a Miriam, her brother has the same name as your ds.
I think they go really well together, and many people comment on Miriam and say lovely name, unusual, you don't hear it often.

I suspect Hester will be called Esther a lot.

OutragedFromLeeds · 31/07/2014 23:32

I think they're both awful, but Hester is significantly worse.

I'd go for Miriam if I had to.

Your DH was right about Rupert btw.

Sophronia · 31/07/2014 23:28

I love Miriam. Hester isn't bad but I prefer Esther.