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Malachi

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17caterpillars1mouse · 06/06/2023 10:04

Since opinions on Mordecai were a resounding 'no', what are your opinions on Malachi? Would you know how to pronounce it? Do you know any?

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Timeflieswhenyourehavingfun · 06/06/2023 10:28

Malachy is pretty common Irish name, a bit old fashioned like Bernadette. But a nice name all the same. I think Malachi is Hebrew version?

Inadvertentlyspring · 06/06/2023 10:26

Very common Irish name, surely? Lots and lots of St Malachy's churches and schools.

wheeltrims · 06/06/2023 10:24

Sorry I just think of Children of the Corn too. Scary

Radiatorvalves · 06/06/2023 10:22

I like it. I have a colleague (late 20s) called malachi. I’m half Irish but don’t like that many Irish boys names.

notacooldad · 06/06/2023 10:20

There's nothing wrong with the name itself, but where I live I have noticed it is very very much a "naughty name". I know Mumsnet don't like to acknowledge that this is a thing, but it is something I would want to know if I were choosing a name.

it has bad associations with me to be honest. It will never be in my top 1,000 boys names!

TheYearOfSmallThings · 06/06/2023 10:17

There's nothing wrong with the name itself, but where I live I have noticed it is very very much a "naughty name". I know Mumsnet don't like to acknowledge that this is a thing, but it is something I would want to know if I were choosing a name.

HoldingTheDoor · 06/06/2023 10:14

It's awful and it reminds me of The Children of The Corn. I still find it a creepy name because of that plus it just has an unpleasant sound imo.

CheshireCats · 06/06/2023 10:13

Mal a kai (like eye)

halfsiesonapotnoodle · 06/06/2023 10:12

Mall to rhyme with shall, that is!

junebirthdaygirl · 06/06/2023 10:12

Know a young guy with that name. Love it. Brother to lsaac. I would use it.

halfsiesonapotnoodle · 06/06/2023 10:12

I like it. It's pronounced 'MALLa key.'

CheshireCats · 06/06/2023 10:09

Not my favourite, but ok.

bibbityboppityboo · 06/06/2023 10:08

Sounds lovely! Religious connotations to me, but I don't mind that - it's a really nice name.

ThisWormHasTurned · 06/06/2023 10:08

I know a 10 year old with this name. I like it. Bit different but not too “out there”. Pronunciation I’d assume “Mal-a-Kai”..is there another option?

Anotherdayanotherdollar · 06/06/2023 10:08

Mal-ak-eye? I like that (if it is correct!)

User9088 · 06/06/2023 10:06

I know one. A lovely ten year old. I like it. Much better than Mordecai