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Meredith

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stevensupersquirrel · 02/10/2017 20:21

Meredith is the only name that dh and I both like so far.
I like the fact that it isn't too popular but am
surprised quite how far down it is on the ons list.
What are people's opinions please?

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RoboticSealpup · 08/10/2017 08:48

It's lovely.

MonaChopsis · 08/10/2017 08:22

I love it, wanted to use it for DD but ex H vetoed. I would also have used Meri/Merry as a nickname. Use and enjoy! Meredith Lillian sounds beautiful.

Itshappening2me · 08/10/2017 08:15

Already mentioned by another but sadly my first thought was the very sad story of Meredith Kercher in Italy.

unicornface · 08/10/2017 08:09

I like the name, I did open this thread thinking that it was about Greys Anatomy though!

JKR123 · 08/10/2017 08:03

I love this name.

WhirlwindHugs · 08/10/2017 08:00

We know a Meredith too, hearing other small children try to say it is hilarious! I think it's lovely, and yes definitely rare.

Grey's wouldn't put me off, it's not like the character is evil or anything like that.

freckletwin · 08/10/2017 07:51

We have a Meredith nn Merry. She's only met one other. Like that fact that it wasn't very common (She's now 11). Also didn't realise the Grey's connection at the time- her friends have never seen it so doesn't cause any issues :)

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stevensupersquirrel · 08/10/2017 07:29

hahaha hiphop

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Hiphopopotamus · 08/10/2017 03:24

Nope nope nope shut this thread down!

Meredith has been my number one baby name for years. I'm within a year or two of having my first child. Don't go talking about it and making it popular before I get the chance to use it!

SilverySurfer · 08/10/2017 03:21

I like it - there are so many twee names around these days, it's nice to hear one that will be as suitable for an adult as a child.

ElleMcElle · 05/10/2017 14:17

Love it. Pregnant with a boy - but if we have a girl next, she will be Meredith!

susurration · 04/10/2017 17:57

I love it.

RavenLG · 04/10/2017 17:51

Reminds me of Meredith from The Office (US) and.. ew lol. That aside I love the older names like Meredith, Maybel etc.

FrancisCrawford · 04/10/2017 17:14

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PaintingOwls · 04/10/2017 17:12

I love it. Never heard of it until Grey's Anatomy, but think it's beautiful and am considering it for any possible future daughter.

ChimpyChops · 04/10/2017 17:10

Gorgeous name Smile

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stevensupersquirrel · 04/10/2017 14:52

It's nice to hear that it's well liked here. I wonder why it isn't more commonly used?
For nn is the spelling Meri/ Merry better?
Does it sound nice with the middle name Lillian?

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Alittlepotofrosie · 04/10/2017 09:30

Love it, nn merry.

17caterpillars1mouse · 04/10/2017 08:48

I like Meredith but prefer on a boy (assuming your thinking girl)

Dustbunny1900 · 04/10/2017 04:04

Didn't know it was welsh! That makes me like it more.
Here in the US it's a name like Brenda, Miriam, Pamela, or Susan.

Joeybee · 04/10/2017 03:33

Meredith was number 1 on my list for a long time. I love that its not too popular. I like all the nickname potentials from it. Also Meredith sounds like a strong, adventurous girl to me.

Mclaren37 · 04/10/2017 03:16

Yup love it.

MissASays · 04/10/2017 00:31

You should watch it, it’ll destroy your life but it’s also pretty amazing.

LivLemler · 03/10/2017 16:15

I love it, but unfortunately DH hates it because of Grey's Anatomy. Personally, I think if a real life person survived all Meredith Grey has, and was still standing and working at the end of it, they'd be a hero. Grin

mum2be2boys · 03/10/2017 15:55

Beautiful name :-)

If you love it, go for it!