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Mercy?

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raintropics · 24/11/2021 10:44

Ideas for names that mean Mercy (either gender)?

Would Mercy itself be a bit too out there?

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Judystilldreamsofhorses · 24/11/2021 11:50

I taught a Mercy who was lovely (uni age) but she hated her name. Per PP she had Nigerian heritage.

DotDotDotDotDot · 24/11/2021 11:38

I’ve known a few Mercy’s over the years, all of Nigerian origin.
I’m not generally keen on virtue names anyway, they always seem a lot for children to live up to.

BiBabbles · 24/11/2021 11:32

I like it as a potential nickname for Mercia.

WhoppingBigBackside · 24/11/2021 11:13

Clemency

Santaischeckinglists · 24/11/2021 11:12

Well if it's good enough for Madonna!!

FriedasCarLoad · 24/11/2021 11:10

Beautiful name.

I think Clement / Clementine means gentle and merciful.

Anna/Hannah means grace. If you wanted the same meaning you could chose Charis, Grace, John, Ian, Jonathan, Joanne or Joanna.

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raintropics · 24/11/2021 11:03

As in having Mercy (compassion) for others.

Anna is already used.Smile

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17caterpillars1mouse · 24/11/2021 10:59

I think Mercy is a lovely name (as long as it's not short for Mercedes) though I love an uncommon virtue name.

I think Hannah means merciful or maybe God is merciful as it's a biblical name and although well known, I've always thought Hannah is a lovely name

LaLaLouella · 24/11/2021 10:59

As in 'have Mercy in me'? Why on Earth would you saddle a child with a name that has such a strong meaning, and not a particularly positive one!

wavingwhilstdrowning · 24/11/2021 10:54

I know 2 women called Mercy - both are of African descent. One of them hates her name and thinks it makes people view her as someone who should always be helpful.

MarvEll · 24/11/2021 10:52

Very personal preference, but I wouldn't choose Mercy or anything that means that. Isn't it just teaching them that they have to be forgiving and grateful all the time 🤨

KirstenBlest · 24/11/2021 10:49

I know a Mercy. Female.

Mercedes.Anna, Hannah, Joanna, Jane, Jean, Joan etc

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