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May McManus

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Evmamai · 13/02/2025 18:28

Hi all, I posted before but looking to know thoughts on this.

We have a toddler named Eve and are expecting baby girl 2. We love the name May it’s our favourite name but our surname is McManus and we are worried it doesn’t flow.

Thoughts on May McManus?

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Evmamai · 13/02/2025 18:35

TomatoSandwiches · 13/02/2025 18:34

What about Mary McManus?

Also not a fan of Mary, I have two auntie Mary’s and don’t think it sounds as nice as May. Gosh I’m picky!

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TomatoSandwiches · 13/02/2025 18:34

What about Mary McManus?

Needmorelego · 13/02/2025 18:34

@Evmamai I like it.
May is a pretty name. People aren't addressed by their full name very often.

TomatoSandwiches · 13/02/2025 18:33

Evmamai · 13/02/2025 18:32

Not really a fan of Faye, can’t really figure out why, I think it’d because my childhood brownies leader was called Faye and I just picture a slightly shouty, older woman who terrified me for 3 years!

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Understandable!

GoldMoon · 13/02/2025 18:33

It's fine , I don't often like same letter 1st / 2nd name , but yours fits well .

Needmorelego · 13/02/2025 18:32

Spottyshirt · 13/02/2025 18:29

No

sounds like Hmmmmm

How do you get that?
Doesn't sound like that at all 🤷

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Evmamai · 13/02/2025 18:32

TomatoSandwiches · 13/02/2025 18:30

No, what about Faye McManus?

Not really a fan of Faye, can’t really figure out why, I think it’d because my childhood brownies leader was called Faye and I just picture a slightly shouty, older woman who terrified me for 3 years!

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TomatoSandwiches · 13/02/2025 18:30

No, what about Faye McManus?

Moier · 13/02/2025 18:29

I've tried saying it aloud and l got tongue tied.

Spottyshirt · 13/02/2025 18:29

No

sounds like Hmmmmm

FrenchandSaunders · 13/02/2025 18:29

I love it!

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