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What do you think of the name Merryn for a girl?

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Ficidy · 26/06/2015 08:13

This is one of the few names my dh and I can agree on. It's a Cornish name, but we live in Ireland. Do you think there would be any issues with pronunciation?

Our other names are Lois, Arwen/Arwyn, Ines, Roslyn (but it's unlikely we'll choose this and I prefer Rosalind anyway). Trying to persuade my fussy dh that Ramona is a lovely name.

We already have a Milo.

We don't know what we're having. No idea re boys' names at all.

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Sophronia · 26/06/2015 10:56

I prefer it for a boy, as the saint was male.

5madthings · 26/06/2015 09:56

ficidy i liked meredith as well but it was also vetoed by dh.

Other names we had on our lost were bonnie, genevieve, hazel, Astrid, anouk and suikhi.

I liked milo as a bonus name but was vetoed by dh due to the tweenies. We found boys names much easier so good job we had four boys and only one girl.

reuset · 26/06/2015 09:47

Sounds good. Same initial thing I wouldn't worry about (unless you want theme of whole family with same initial). Recent threads of people who shared an initial with a family member show that it wasn't a big problem as far as mixed up post was concerned (the biggest 'worry' of some).

PartyFops · 26/06/2015 09:41

I like it, but I am Cornish! Smile. How about Lerryn?

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 26/06/2015 09:39

I like the name and I know one who is 15. I like Rosalind much more though.

JassyRadlett · 26/06/2015 09:39

I went to school with one, no pronunciation issues. Lovely name.

Lindy2 · 26/06/2015 09:36

I've not heard of it before but I really like it.

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Ficidy · 26/06/2015 09:34

Yeah, I was wondering that about the M names. Hmm, something to talk to dh about.

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BitOutOfPractice · 26/06/2015 09:30

I really really like it.

RiverTam · 26/06/2015 09:28

Merryn is lovely, can't decide whether its a bit twee or not to have both DC with M names. Lois is lovely. Arwen is too associated with Lord of the Rings for me, but it's a nice name. I really don't like Ramona at all.

DipsoHippo · 26/06/2015 09:28

I like Merryn. I'd never heard it before, but it reminds me of the Irish name "Muireann" which I love.

OhtoblazeswithElvira · 26/06/2015 09:28

Merryn makes me think of that FT Money writer... It's pretty, not overused and relevant to you - a winner imo way better than Ramona anyway

Stinkersmum · 26/06/2015 09:26

Don't use another 'm' name - even if it isn't intended, it looks so contrived. Lois is gorgeous though. Love that name.

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Ficidy · 26/06/2015 09:23

Thanks everyone for all your input. I'm glad so many people like it, but also like our other names.

ExitStageLeft, Roisin is out because it's a close relative's name on dh's side and for personal reasons, we can't use it.

I also like Meredith, but dh has vetoed it. I forgot to add earlier that he likes Celeste. I'm on the fence.

After all this, we'll probably have a boy who will be nameless!

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patienceisvirtuous · 26/06/2015 08:30

I'm not keen. Much prefer Ines/Inez or Ramona.

5madthings · 26/06/2015 08:25

I don't know got, having Googled they spell the characters name meryn so not quite the same. But it's not a massive connection. Unless you watch it I guess.

BikeRunSki · 26/06/2015 08:24

I havens very good friend from St Merryn and her middle name is Merryn. I think it's lovely name and only has positive associations for me. I really like all your other names and your DS's name too.

MarinaCoyle · 26/06/2015 08:22

I should add I do actually love it though and would be all for it were it not for the GOT character! (Though that'll be forgotten in time I'm sure.)

FringedLampshade · 26/06/2015 08:21

It's nice. I'm Irish, and wouldn't anticipate any pronunciation difficulties.

5madthings · 26/06/2015 08:21

I love it, but am biased, it's my daughters name. She is four and the only one we know. I have heard of others online. It's unusual but not popular, since my dd was born there have averaged about 30 babies a year called Merryn according to ons statistics.

ShatterResistant · 26/06/2015 08:20

I love Merryn. Was on our list. Well, MY list - It wasn't traditional enough for DH...

TheGirlOnTheLanding · 26/06/2015 08:20

I like it. Also like Mirren (Scottish) and from your list Arwen and Roslyn/Rhoslyn.

Hardtoknow · 26/06/2015 08:19

I like it... but I'm not sure I do with Milo.

NapoleonsNose · 26/06/2015 08:18

I live very close to the St Merryn, in Cornwall and I know of a couple of Merryns. Its pretty - I like it.

MarinaCoyle · 26/06/2015 08:17

Sounds a bit more like a boy's name to me too. Also has an unfortunate Game of Thrones link.