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Thoughts on the name Miller for a by?

34 replies

TwinkleTwinkleX · 10/01/2025 07:50

Wondering the general consensus on the name Miller for a boy?
We really like it but not sure if it’s polarising?
Surname is one syllable so hoping it works x

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HonestCrab · 10/01/2025 09:50

Not keen on it at all. I think of the plant dusty Miller.

Fluffyholeysocks · 10/01/2025 09:26

Not for me, I'm another who doesn't like surnames as first names.

Moreteaandchocolate · 10/01/2025 09:22

I quite like surnames as first names so Miller sounds good to me 👍

sel2223 · 10/01/2025 09:07

The only Miller I know is a grown man who's been called it for about 30 years but it's a nn - his surname is Miller (I can't even remember what his first name is at this stage, he's just Miller)

JustCuttinAboot · 10/01/2025 07:55

I’m not a fan, and am of a generation to think Windy Miller, so that’s another reason to say no.

if you like the surname vibe what about Archer or Mitchell (Mitch is a cool diminutive)

DappledThings · 10/01/2025 07:54

modgepodge · 10/01/2025 07:51

Personally I don’t like it as I consider it a surname, but that’s true for me of all those sorts of names eg hunter, carter, Hudson. it’s fine and not one I’ve come across much (I know of one newborn).

Same. I'm not a fan of the surname as first name thing and I don't get why you'd choose Miller but Teacher or Accountant would be weird. They're all weird to me. But lots of people will like it.

Thewrongdoor · 10/01/2025 07:54

Well, it’s a surname, but I suppose it’s no worse than other trade names like Cooper and Tailor and Mason. Can’t say I’m keen, though.

Herewegoagain8 · 10/01/2025 07:54

I really like it but I love names that are considered surnames, Carter, Cooper, Parker, Fletcher etc. I think you might find on MN it’s unpopular though, I posted a list of potential names for baby I’m currently pregnant with and nearly everyone slated these kind of names! We all like different though lol.

modgepodge · 10/01/2025 07:51

Personally I don’t like it as I consider it a surname, but that’s true for me of all those sorts of names eg hunter, carter, Hudson. it’s fine and not one I’ve come across much (I know of one newborn).

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