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Miri as standalone name

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MumtobeJul24 · 14/06/2024 08:11

Expecting first baby soon.

DH and I both love Miri as a name but none of the longer versions.

Does it work as a standalone name? I think it does and keen to use, husband not so sure.

thanks

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Frogandfish · 14/06/2024 08:31

AnOldCynic · 14/06/2024 08:21

@Frogandfish Insubstantial? 😂

It's lovely, go for it.

Yes, doesn't mean anything in itself and sounds like a nickname

Sue152 · 14/06/2024 08:30

Miriam is horrid IMO so I'd go for Miri. People may mishear it as Mary though which I wouldn't like either.

FindingMeno · 14/06/2024 08:29

Love it!
It's original without being cringe/ naff/ try hard.
And I think it can withstand the playground and the workplace tests.

Nicebloomers · 14/06/2024 08:28

Miriam is such a lovely name!

Borris · 14/06/2024 08:26

Agree. Miriam on bc but known as Miri

Firsttimebabymummy · 14/06/2024 08:24

I would go for a longer version and use a nn personally but I do really like it

Nocturna · 14/06/2024 08:22

Give the poor kid the proper version so they have the option to choose themselves

People will always be asking is it short for Miriam

AnOldCynic · 14/06/2024 08:21

@Frogandfish Insubstantial? 😂

It's lovely, go for it.

muddyford · 14/06/2024 08:20

Sounds like a contraceptive.

Frogandfish · 14/06/2024 08:18

I mean, it's not awful or anything but looks a bit insubstantial to me

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