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First thoughts when you see this name

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ButterRose · 30/03/2022 05:54

Hi all I'm just after your first thoughts when you see the girls name Mazel or Mazelle and how would you pronounce it without looking it up? Mai-zel or Mar-zel or something different?? I like the meaning and the nn mazie but I'm unsure if the name is to out there

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Tibtab · 30/03/2022 10:12

If I heard Mazel (pronounced May-zul) I would assume the person was saying Mabel.

KatsuKatsu · 30/03/2022 10:00

Look for the full name first and go for the nickname after, it often just comes naturally once baby is here.

okayigetit · 30/03/2022 09:52

My first thought was Basel pronounced the American way

SumAndSubstance · 30/03/2022 09:45

Shame! There are quite a few about at the moment.

watchthis · 30/03/2022 09:41

Mazel rhymes with hazel
Mazelle rhymes with gazelle

JackieLavertysFreezer · 30/03/2022 09:33

Mazal Tov literally means luck (mazal) good (tov) but it is used to say congratulations. You wouldn't wish someone "mazal tov" on their driving test, but you would on their birthday or wedding.

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ButterRose · 30/03/2022 09:28

@SumAndSubstance unfortunately I know way too many Felicity's

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TottersBlankly · 30/03/2022 09:28

This might lead you away from trouble, OP.

First thoughts when you see this name
SumAndSubstance · 30/03/2022 09:24

If you want ‘luck’, just go with Felicity!

Dumbledoressister · 30/03/2022 09:18

Honestly when I saw it I thought you'd made up a name and it wasn't even a nice one. I find it strange that you're traditional enough to want your baby to have a "full" name but not traditional enough to pick a real name. I'd just go with Maisie if I were you.

GeorgiaGirl52 · 30/03/2022 09:14

@Jonesy88

I pronounced it as if it rhymed with Hazel.
Me too.
MorrisOxford · 30/03/2022 09:10

Mazel = Mazel Tov
I'd say it like that (Mazzle) but if you didn't have Jewish friends or family, you might think it was MAY-zle or Maz-ZELL

Mosaic123 · 30/03/2022 09:05

I would definitely think your daughter had Jewish roots of some kind.

How about Hope if you want someone optimistic?

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ButterRose · 30/03/2022 08:53

@Oizys thankyou for the link
To save confusion for everyone I was researching names meaning lucky or good luck and Mazel was on the list I liked it due to the nn potential AND the meaning, I'm after the 'lucky' meaning not just the nickname but I'll look for another name with a more positive reaction now

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NessieMcNessface · 30/03/2022 08:17

Mazela pronounced ‘Mazz-ay-la’ is not too bad but would possibly be shortened to Mazz by friends? I’m afraid the other variations are not for me but as you say it’s your choice. I agree with posters who have said that she will spend her whole life having to tell people how it’s pronounced and spelt.

Notmybloodymonkeys · 30/03/2022 08:12

Kym Mazelle - now I’ll be singing Young Hearts Run Free all day.

Misreadprob · 30/03/2022 07:53

Mazel is just hazel with an 'm';
mazelle is just gazelle with an 'm'.

Weird but not too weird.

Joystir59 · 30/03/2022 07:52

Mazela is a great name for corn oil. Just give your child an actual name. Maisie is quite nice.

eandz13 · 30/03/2022 07:51

I thought of the nn Maze which reminded me of Mazikeen who is absolutely awesome, if a demon. I don't dislike any of your suggested names!

SynchOrSwim · 30/03/2022 07:50

The Marvelous Mrs Maisel is my first thought! Great show! Not keen on it as a first name though!

Howmanydaysuntilfriday · 30/03/2022 07:50

Think of Mayo and a corn field

worraletdown · 30/03/2022 07:49

Mazikeen with the nickname Maze. I got that from Lucifer

canyoutoleratethis · 30/03/2022 07:48

I genuinely don't understand the MN obsession with choosing a nickname and then retrospectively picking a 'proper' name for the birth certificate. Firstly, nicknames are by definition supposed to evolve over time based on a combination of the person's personality/nature/appearance/relationship - they're not chosen as a starting point for an 'actual' name. If you like Maisie, and intend to call your child Maisie, then her name is evidently Maisie? So stick that on the birth certificate and stop all this other nonsense. You are clearly trying to shoehorn a way of calling your child Maisie, but seem weirdly against actually calling your child Maisie. I just don't get it?!?

fionaapple · 30/03/2022 07:47

@Moaningturtle

If think of Mrs Maisel.

I always thought Mazel Tov meant congratulations, everyday is a school day!!

I'm Jewish, went to a Jewish school from reception to year 13, and thought this😂😂
Musmerian · 30/03/2022 07:46

Totally daft and annoying.

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