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Miriam?

87 replies

ZuzannaZinnia · 16/10/2023 13:16

Thoughts on the name Maria? Ty

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Beachywave · 19/10/2023 19:31

It's a nice name - assume you're African Muslim. I know quite a few Miriam/ Mariams.

That’s interesting as the Mariams I know are muslim but the Miriams I know are Jewish.

Lovely name Op :)

GotMooMilk · 19/10/2023 20:02

I know 3 Miriam’s they’re all Muslim women and all lovely. I love the name!

LoreleiG · 19/10/2023 20:01

My DM would call it ‘a bit Old Testament’. It’s sweet as a standalone name though.

Inkypot · 19/10/2023 19:58

LlynTegid · 19/10/2023 19:53

Some names should only be for one person, let it just be Miriam Margolyes. Same as there should only ever be one Kylie, for example.

😂 but Kylie was already a really popular name in Australia- it was the 5th most popular baby name there in 1970 when Kylie Minogue was 2 years old. So there's loads of women in their 50s named Kylie.
Equally Miriam is the number 1 baby name in Israel so again there are already loads of girls out there with the name.

LlynTegid · 19/10/2023 19:53

Some names should only be for one person, let it just be Miriam Margolyes. Same as there should only ever be one Kylie, for example.

FunCatSunPat · 19/10/2023 19:50

I love it. It was on my wishlist for DD but DH vetoed as he thought it was an "old lady name"! 🙄

KirstenBlest · 19/10/2023 19:45

as are Leah, Susannah, Elizabeth, Ruth, Naomi, Martha, Rachel, Rebecca etc

Goodornot · 19/10/2023 19:41

Mushroo · 16/10/2023 14:12

It’s really nice! It’s quite a Jewish / Hebrew name so just might be a bit odd if you don’t have that heritage.

Hannah and Sarah are Hebrew too. It isn't odd to use names of Hebrew origin.

Miriam is beautiful

WanderingWitches · 19/10/2023 19:35

Great name! Never met one but it's really nice

SirVixofVixHall · 19/10/2023 19:32

I love it, beautiful name.

Beachywave · 19/10/2023 19:31

It's a nice name - assume you're African Muslim. I know quite a few Miriam/ Mariams.

JauntyRedShoes · 18/10/2023 00:21

Really like it. I have an Aunt Mim. I do like Maria and Marianne.

Daisybuttercup12345 · 18/10/2023 00:07

Not keen on Miriam but love Maria.

nancypowers1983 · 16/10/2023 16:06

OhDoSitDownAndShutUp · 16/10/2023 14:55

Miriam Margoyles - a horrible, hideous woman

Eh? She seems lovely, genuine and talented. Love her!
Beautiful name OP.

SallyWD · 16/10/2023 16:03

I like it

TheYearOfSmallThings · 16/10/2023 16:01

I like it - it was popular in Ireland about 60 years ago so most of the Miriams I know are that age, but I think a little Miriam would be cute.

sunshinesupermum · 16/10/2023 15:56

Miriam is a Hebrew not Muslim name garlictwist

ReviewingTheSituation · 16/10/2023 15:53

I love it. Classic, but underused.

PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 16/10/2023 15:52

I know a few, so there are some (rather iffy) personal associations...

But I still adore the name! And there are some adorable nicknames.

Sameshitdifferentdayx · 16/10/2023 15:40

It wouldn't be on my list but I do think it's a pretty name! One of my DS has a friend called Miriam. 😊

KohlaParasaurus · 16/10/2023 15:38

I like it a lot.

Wrongsideofpennines · 16/10/2023 15:10

Love it. Was high on my shortlist but husband vetoed as we already know a little girl called Miriam.

We are Christian and the only othe Miriams we have come across have been Christian or Jewish, as long as you're aware people might link the name to a particular religion or culture.

KirstenBlest · 16/10/2023 15:06

@garlictwist , the equivalent muslim name is Maryam. Miriam is from the Bible.

OhDoSitDownAndShutUp · 16/10/2023 14:55

Miriam Margoyles - a horrible, hideous woman

garlictwist · 16/10/2023 14:55

I like it. I think I'd assume you were Muslim though.