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Myra?

312 replies

theinterest · 11/10/2025 14:24

My DH and I thought we were settled on the name Myra for our baby due later this year, but having been settled on this for several months I’m not sure how others will view it? Neither of us are into crime type media, early 30s, and live in the south of England so somehow managed to miss the connection to Myra Hindley until now. My DH is still completely set on it, but I worry now what others will think (blame the hormones). Lyra isn’t an option for us due to a close friends baby being called that earlier this year.

I’m really after view in what you all think? I love the name but now doubting if it’s the right thing to use!

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Am805463 · 11/10/2025 14:28

No, just no unfortunately. There’s no chance I would use it. How about Myla or Lyra.

Bladderpool · 11/10/2025 14:28

I know someone in their 50s named Myra, I still don’t understand what her parents were thinking. Unfortunately it’s a connection that just won’t quit.

Moreteaandchocolate · 11/10/2025 14:28

Sorry it’s a no from me too. I think it’s such an unusual name that the Hindley association is too strong for me. How about Myla?

GreenLeavesEveryday · 11/10/2025 14:28

Sorry, but I think it has to be a no. It's not like it's ever been a popular name so the connection will be obvious to a lot of people.

Moira? Moya? Not too dissimilar

cathyj77 · 11/10/2025 14:27

No, definitely not. It's an unusual name with only one (terrible) famous association.

WallaceinAnderland · 11/10/2025 14:27

Twin brothers called Hitler and Judas?

There are some names that you just can't use

NerrSnerr · 11/10/2025 14:27

Myra Hindley is one of the most prolific serial killers in the UK. It won’t just be people who are into true crime who know her. Unfortunately because the name is rare people will always think of Hindley.

ninjahamster · 11/10/2025 14:26

Immediately thought Hindley too, sorry x

ScholesPanda · 11/10/2025 14:26

Word association- first thing I thought on seeing your post was 'Hindley'.

Sorry OP

chipsticksmammy · 11/10/2025 14:26

See also

Madeline.

chipsticksmammy · 11/10/2025 14:26

Hindley pops into my head when I read Myra.

Sorry x

KitchenDancefloor · 11/10/2025 14:25

No.
You may have missed the Myra Hindley connection, no one else will.

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