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How common are these ‘M’ names?

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Whiteandblue · 21/09/2019 16:02

I’m drawn to the ‘old lady’ name theme but don’t want a name that’s going to be the latest fad. What do people think of:

Marion
Mary
Margot
Marianne
Marianna
Martha

Thanks!

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StroppyWoman · 21/09/2019 16:39

I don't like Marion, especially as it was originally the male spelling and Marian was the female spelling (John Wayne's real name was Marion). It's my MIL's name and she absolutely hates it.

Millicent (Millie), Matilda (Tilly) Madeleine, Madeline, Marianne, Margot are nice. Like Meredith but not sure if I'd like the inevitable shortening to Merry.

Pieceofpurplesky · 21/09/2019 16:37

Marion
Mary
Margot
Marianne
Marianna
Martha

I teach 3 Marys, a Margot, and a few Marthas. High school of over 1,000 pupils. All three are lovely names.

Marion is old fashioned imo. Marianna is lovely.

Marnie
Maeve
Miranda

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Whiteandblue · 21/09/2019 16:28

Thanks, I think Marianne/anna is our favourite- do you think Marianna is one syllable too many?!

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AfterSchoolWorry · 21/09/2019 16:27

What about Marigold ?

LarkDescending · 21/09/2019 16:26

Marianne is lovely - also perhaps Mariella, Marina?

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Whiteandblue · 21/09/2019 16:19

Thanks, Meredith is a good shout. Never been keen on the ‘Mag’ or ‘Mad’ sound for some reason.

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silverystream · 21/09/2019 16:12

More M names:

Millicent
Magda
Magdalena
Magdalene
Madeleine
Meredith

june2007 · 21/09/2019 16:12

Well In the nursery I work in we don't have of those names.

Atlasta · 21/09/2019 16:05

Love Martha too.
Really dislike Margot

KronksSpinachPuffs · 21/09/2019 16:05

I'd say Martha is definitely popular already and Margot is getting more popular.

Marianne/Marianna is quite nice but not keen on the others.

jones4921 · 21/09/2019 16:03

Love Martha!