Friend has just named their new DD...

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Myra.

First thought is Hindley as I imagine most people would. Friends are not from UK but live here so may not know the connection. Would you mention it to them before they register the baby? Poor child will have no end of nasty teasing throughout school. It's not the sort of crime that will ever be forgotten.

25 - automatically thought Hindley

I think people who aren't living in their own country and have missed the cultural references should be given a headsup. Not in the same league at all but my French friend wanted to call her baby Martin and I told her no no no no no darling. just no Now that she has been in Ireland a lot longer she is grateful.

Apologies to any Martins. I know it is not the same as calling your child Myra.

I'm 24 and thought Hindley immediately. It will take more than one or two generations to make that name acceptable again I think

But they've already named her.

I would say something if she was still pg and thinking about the name but I think once a baby has been born and named then it is better to shut up and say nothing.