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Meredith? honesty appreciated please.

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meglet · 27/06/2008 21:31

I love the name, but DP isn't sure. I think Merry is cute for a girl while Meredith is more grown up, and good for stern telling off's .

yes or no?

ps. My RL name is common as muck and it drives me mad so I am trying to find less common names for my DC's.

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Mum2BabyRoo · 29/06/2008 22:33

Love the name and if it wasn't the surname of one of our friends I would have seriously considered it for our DD!

Scarletibis · 29/06/2008 21:36

Love it.
I wanted to call one of my DDs Meriel shortened to Merry but DH said no. grr

Guadalupe · 29/06/2008 21:32

I like it. There was a boy called Meredith at my school and he was beautiful so I'm biased.

BabyValentine · 29/06/2008 21:30

Our DD was very nearly Meredith - with Edie as nickname (although be aware of Edie McCready and the Desperate Housewife). Go for it!

EvelynsDad · 29/06/2008 19:38

Ooh, i like .

If a friend didn't have a Merry (Meriel) I'd suggest adding to our shortlist (so far very short).

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meglet · 29/06/2008 18:29

I'm very relieved so many people like the name, unless you're all winding me up ! Even DP is happily referring to our as yet unborn DD as Meredith now .

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moshie · 29/06/2008 17:30

It depends which pronunciation you are going to use, the Welsh way, or the wrong other way.

HonoriaGlossop · 29/06/2008 17:09

I think this is a LOVELY name - and the shortening Merry is just so sweet. Go for it...

EllieG · 29/06/2008 17:06

I think it's lovely. Really different but not in a stupid way. And Merry is a good shortening, and Meredith is good for when she's older

merryandmad · 29/06/2008 17:00

DD2 is Meredith and we use Merry for short- some people weren't sure at first but the name really suits her
Be warned though lots of people think her name is 'mary' not merry- though this just might be my midlands accent!!
DD1 is Maddison- hence my MN name.
They are Mad and Merry

StealthPolarBear · 29/06/2008 11:29

i like it

pointydog · 29/06/2008 11:15

I find it too formal and stuffy

throckenholt · 29/06/2008 11:00

I think it is really nice (but the shortened version and the long one).

DumbledoresGirl · 29/06/2008 10:56

I like it. I used to live next to someone (an old lady) called Meriel (pronounced Merry - Elle) which I thought was nice too.

findtheriver · 29/06/2008 10:53

Meredith sounds good, but bear in mind it's a surname too, and also a male first name!! (Also, whoever mentioned the pronunciation is correct - the stress is on the second syllable, not the first).
Don't like Merry. Sounds too Christmassy!!

janeite · 28/06/2008 23:02

It's lovely; I like Merry too.

Fimbo · 28/06/2008 22:53

I quite like it. I also know a Marlowe.

CilC · 28/06/2008 22:50

My Dh is a man and he likes it!

kingfix · 28/06/2008 21:49

I really like it, but wonder if it's one of those names womesn like but men don't. DP just rolled his eyes when I suggested it

Madlentileater · 28/06/2008 21:47

love it!

Alderney · 28/06/2008 21:45

My friend has a Meredith - its lovely. She is generally called Merry

meridian · 28/06/2008 11:58

love it... I think its a fab name... plus I love the nickname Merry or Meri ...

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bonnibaby · 28/06/2008 10:29

I love it, but sadly DP didnt so we chose something else.

Theresa · 27/06/2008 22:55

Lovely, not sure about Merry, never heard it as a surname