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Do you prefer Joy or Mercy?

104 replies

Flutterflybutterby · 25/01/2022 11:37

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PrimroseBed · 25/01/2022 11:42

I love Joy- reminds me of the brilliant Joy from Drop the Dead Donkey.

Mercy makes me think of Mercy Dulbottle from the Jill books. Clemency is a lovely name if you like the meaning.

SoupDragon · 25/01/2022 11:42

I think I prefer Joy. The meaning is nicer IMO.

Aquamarine1029 · 25/01/2022 11:40

Neither, sorry.

LaBellina · 25/01/2022 11:39

I never heard of Mercy as a name.
I would prefer Joy, though if it’s purely about the meaning behind the name, I think Felix or Felice would be my choice !