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81 replies

Username0 · 03/11/2018 02:21

Mira

The name has so many good meanings, and I love the simplicity of it. I pronounce it as Mee-rah. And yes, I am aware of all the negative and weird associations that some people happen to have with the name (ex. Hindley, the shower company..), but I think as long as the name is not too out there and enough people use it, it'll probably be ok Grin
So do you know any Miras? What do you think of the name itself? I think it's beautiful, but I want to know what other people think of when they hear it ;) Thank you so much!

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honeysucklejasmine · 03/11/2018 02:46

Only my shower, no people.

FastWindow · 03/11/2018 02:42

I know, and I'm so sorry. I've read some recent stuff about her and I slightly changed my opinion. But I'd still avoid.

Mia is pretty and not associated. Mila, Mina, ditto.

JingsMahBucket · 03/11/2018 02:38

@Username0 why on earth would you let such esoteric farflung references from anonymous posters prevent you from using a name you love?

RLOU30 · 03/11/2018 02:31

Not good I’m afraid. There’s nothing beautiful to that name when I hear it ( but I’ve watched a lot of hindley docs lately)
50 years sounds about right.

Username0 · 03/11/2018 02:31

That makes me really sad. It's such a pretty name, but I get where you're coming from. Thanks for the honest opinion!

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FastWindow · 03/11/2018 02:23

You aren't going to like this but you did ask...

I had a Mira shower. It reminded me every day of Myra Hindley. It wasn't a great way to start the day.

Leave it 50 years eh?