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Thoughts on this name?

55 replies

BeLemonSloth · 17/07/2025 18:13

Thoughts on Miranda? It was our top name (probably still is). We like that it is recognisable without being overused. We don't mind that it is slightly dated because we like those sorts of names. We don't want a name that is going to scream "I was born in the 2020s" in 10-20 years so would prefer a name that has already dated and gone out of fashion. Unfortunately, every family member that we have casually mentioned it to (as a possibility) has hated it.

We also like:

Bethany
Connie
Francesca
Kate
Lynn
Matilda (like the name itself but don't love how trendy/overused it is)
Meredith
Rebecca
Rhea (ray-ah)
Stephanie

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RantzNotBantz · 17/07/2025 19:14

I have never heard Rhea pronounced Ray-a
Always Ree-ah

whynotmereally · 17/07/2025 19:06

Not keen on Miranda just reminds me of Miranda hart. Love Matilda, Francesca, Bethany and Connie. Don’t like Meredith just reminds me of greys anatomy

softlyfallsthesnow · 17/07/2025 18:41

Miranda is a lovely name. You made a bit of a mistake telling your family as they're obviously not very tactful. Your baby and your choice.
Matilda, Rebecca and Kate from your list but I'd stick with Miranda.

Qoopwhooping · 17/07/2025 18:41

I like Miranda. Every girl child around here is called Matilda.

I love Rebecca but I can stand Becky. Meredith is lovely.

GoldenRosebee · 17/07/2025 18:38

I like Miranda, but like Matilda better
Also like Stephanie, Bethany and Rebecca.