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Merryn and Merrily

38 replies

Canone · 01/06/2019 20:37

What do you think of these names for a girl? I know Merrily is a bit out there, but I really like it and love the idea of Merry as a nickname for either of these.

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MissMoodyMoo · 01/06/2019 21:26

I don't think any of those are actual real names and both sound like weird made up names

What about the Scottish name mirren/mirran/mirryn
I think it's a beautiful name

Penny4Thoughts · 01/06/2019 21:26

Have you considered Marion?

Rathkelter · 01/06/2019 21:20

I think Merry will get confused with Mary. Think of those times ahead when you're booking appointments or discussing your child over the phone..having to spell it out every time... it will drive you nuts!

Disfordarkchocolate · 01/06/2019 21:10

I love Merrily. Looks like I'm in the minority so far though.

Creatureofthenight · 01/06/2019 21:09

Meredith and Meriel are lovely and Merry is a natural nickname for either.
Merrily is just daft.

CodenameVillanelle · 01/06/2019 21:08

Ding dong merrily on high?

Mac47 · 01/06/2019 21:07

I uses to work with a lady in her 40s called Merry as her full, given name.

Emmapeeler · 01/06/2019 21:06

Merryn is nice, as is Meriel.

Merrily - no.

Saucery · 01/06/2019 21:05

Merrily is Merrily Watkins to me - exorcisms, annoying dd, drippy boyfriend.

Merryn is lovely.

Fedoratheexploreer · 01/06/2019 21:04

I love Merryn

lottiegarbanzo · 01/06/2019 21:04

Merryn is fine. Merrily is silly.

Sleepforaweek · 01/06/2019 21:02

Don't like Merryn and Merrily will have the p**s taken out of her name for life surely?

Pythonesque · 01/06/2019 20:53

Your post has reminded me of a girl I used to know who was always called Merry. I think her full name was Meredith. I also knew a girl called Merriman.