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Is mirabelle a nice name

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Onemilliongal · 22/07/2015 13:33

I like the name mirabelle and I would like to call my second dd mirabelle but not sure yet , what do you think and what would her nickname be or how else would you spell it ? TIA

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zipzap · 24/07/2015 13:10

It's also a very nice but very strong liqueur made in France with the mirabelle plums Grin

Having said that I do know someone with the name and do think it's very pretty. Definitely not as common as many other French names that get used over here these days but not really way out either.
If you love it then go for it!

BothEndsBurning · 24/07/2015 13:09

And? It's not as though people are put off by Sophia sounding like the capital of Bulgaria.

In any case, there will be thousands of people who have never heard of Meribel the French ski resort. Personally I think that the place name Meribel sounds like a girl's name.

BitOutOfPractice · 24/07/2015 12:48

That it sounds like a French ski resort? Maybe? Hmm

BothEndsBurning · 24/07/2015 12:13

What is your point?

BitOutOfPractice · 24/07/2015 07:58

Erm, I know. I was making a point.

CruCru · 24/07/2015 07:31

The ski resort is spelt Meribel.

BitOutOfPractice · 24/07/2015 06:52

Isn't it a French ski resort?

reuset · 24/07/2015 06:47

Who decides they like the 'name' Plum Grin Well done for suggesting an alternative though. I;d also add Victoria (I'm sure you've thought of that one too).

FizzyGood · 23/07/2015 20:04

Be prepared for the nickname Mirrorball....

CactusAnnie · 23/07/2015 19:58

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badtime · 23/07/2015 19:42

This is the name I always will people to use when their hormones they decide they like the name 'Plum'. So, to reverse that, you could use Plum as a nickname.

I actually prefer the 'Mirabel' spelling as well, but I always prefer the less frilly version (Annabel, Vivien, Juliet etc).

etKrusTe · 23/07/2015 16:03

oh yeh, spell it Mirabel. That's more elegant.

etKrusTe · 23/07/2015 16:02

I like the sound of it. It just looks a bit frilly written down! Confused
I like Miriam too. I prefer Maribel though. Maribel looks better (simpler) written down.

DramaAlpaca · 22/07/2015 23:32

I prefer it spelled Mirabel. A friend of mine used it as her DD's middle name & I thought it was unusual & very pretty.

ashesandfire · 22/07/2015 19:34

I love it! I have an aunt called Mirabelle. Pronounced mirra-belle. I think it's beautiful and a less common alternative to Isabelle/Annabelle. My aunt goes by Belle or Bow but I'd choose Miri or Mimi as a cute, less popular nn.

ancientbuchanan · 22/07/2015 19:21

I'd choose the simpler spelling as otherwise I think of ( rather good) jam. But it means wonder at beauty, which is pretty.

PatriarchalHandmaiden · 22/07/2015 19:12

My nine year old dd thinks it's lovely!

Georgethesecond · 22/07/2015 19:12

It sounds like a caravan to me, sorry.

BothEndsBurning · 22/07/2015 19:10

Yes, I like it. I think of mirabelle plums. I would choose the simpler spelling of Mirabel.

ShootTheMoon · 22/07/2015 17:46

I like Mirabel, and also Maribel (the name of a Spanish colleague of mine£

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 22/07/2015 17:29

There's no nice or horrible names are there. It's all about your own preference. I mean it wouldn't be one of my name's even if I was graced with 20 girls, but if you like it go for it

CruCru · 22/07/2015 16:37

It's pretty. Reminds me of an awesome skiing resort.

TongueBiter · 22/07/2015 15:47

How about Mimi as a nickname?

barbecue · 22/07/2015 15:45

I like Mirabelle, also Miriam and Miranda.

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Onemilliongal · 22/07/2015 15:38

Thank you all for taking your time to respond

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