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Is Mary too old?

80 replies

appleraspberry · 15/06/2025 21:08

Mary is our top choice at the minute, most likely with the middle Josephine, Elizabeth or Christina. We live in Ireland where near enough every older woman we know is some form of Mary, and we’ve only ever heard of one younger Mary who is 19. I don’t think Mary will make much of a comeback in the future, my concern would be Mary potentially becoming the next Agnes or Mildred. All opinions would be lovely

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Stripeyanddotty · 15/06/2025 21:12

There is a 3 year old Mary and a 15 year old Mary on my road.

Mothermaru · 15/06/2025 21:11

We have one!

People tend to smile when they hear it.

i associate it with strong clever women like Mary Beard. And the Virgin Mary, of course.

Nicebrightday · 15/06/2025 21:11

I know one in primary school too, in Ireland.
I think it’s lovely.

Interestedkind · 15/06/2025 21:10

you should choose Mary. It’s lovely

Penelopetu · 15/06/2025 21:09

There are two in the primary school I work in! I think it’s a sweet name.