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Miriam

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HenriettaTurkey · 08/12/2013 10:29

What do people think of this?

And what middle name would up put with it (something short and classic)?

We we're thinking:

Miriam Ann
Miriam Grace
Miriam Emily
Miriam Rachel
Miriam Sarah

Thanks!

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JanePurdy · 08/12/2013 10:30

I really like it. Mim is a cute nickname too. It's on my list but it is a colleagues name which might be a bit weird...

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HenriettaTurkey · 08/12/2013 10:32

We were talking about Mim as a nickname too!

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HenriettaTurkey · 08/12/2013 10:34

Just read my original post 'would up put' clearly should read 'would you put'.

Sorry Grin

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Theonlyoneiknow · 08/12/2013 12:27

Lovely name, and Mim is a fab NN.

I know a Mirren and. Murren but no-one called Miriam :-)

RutaSkadi · 08/12/2013 15:07

Miriam's lovely, she could be a Mimi.

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HenriettaTurkey · 08/12/2013 15:58

Thank you all for your really positive comments! What do you think about the middle names?

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JCMSD · 08/12/2013 23:44

Miriam is great. IMO single syllable middle names would work best and prefer Ann to Grace from your list

trufflesnuffler · 08/12/2013 23:46

Miriam is my great grandmothers name, she was Persian Jewish. Beautiful name.

BettyBi0 · 09/12/2013 00:40

Love the name Miriam. I know one who is about 5 and is just adorable and smart and funny. Middle name wise I think it depends on the surname. If it's a one syllable surname then I'd go for a 2 syllable middle name as the rhythm flows better. If 2 syllable surname then I'd recommend a 1 syllable middle.

InTheFace · 09/12/2013 00:47

I LOVE Miriam. Wanted to use it for DD but DH doesn't like it :-(

Go for it, the world needs more Miriams!

ZingSweetPea · 09/12/2013 03:48

we have a niece who is Miriam.

it's a lovely name and because of her role in Moses' life as a baby I associate the name with someone loving, caring and smart

cashmiriana · 09/12/2013 14:21

We have a Miriam in the family. It's a beautiful name (and she's a beautiful, funny kid.)
In fact I was gutted when her mum used it. I wanted it for my DD2!

glorious · 09/12/2013 16:09

I love it. Didn't occur for my DD but a friend has one. I agree short and classic for the middle name and I like Ann best of your options but I don't dislike any of them. Although said together you do kind of get Miri-uh-man but I don't think that matters Smile

glorious · 09/12/2013 16:10

Friend's is Miriam Helen btw.

SS3J · 09/12/2013 18:02

I really like it. I would go with Miriam Grace from your list.

TallulahBetty · 09/12/2013 18:09

In my top 5 most disliked names. Sorry, you did ask Sad

TallulahBetty · 09/12/2013 18:12

Posted too soon. I would suggest Marianne?

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HenriettaTurkey · 09/12/2013 19:39

Thank you all for your responses - positive or negative it's great to have feedback.

Glorious, that's my favourite too, but I was wondering about the 'man' sound.

Our surname is 2 syllables.

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HenriettaTurkey · 09/12/2013 19:40

Oh, and Tallulah, I think Marianne is lovely too, but sadly DH isn't keen.

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HenriettaTurkey · 09/12/2013 20:05

I think you're right about Miriam Emily.

Hadn't considered Mirabelle. Isn't it a plum?

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lottiegarbanzo · 09/12/2013 20:44

I secretly like Mirabelle too! Mirabel is an airport in Montreal though.

As for your middle name, I think something starting with a consonant is best, so they don't run into each other. Agree which one depends how long your surname is.

Of your ideas, I think Grace sounds the best. Rachel and Sarah make very biblical names.

SecretSantaFix · 09/12/2013 20:45

Miriam Amelia is a pretty combination of you like Emily

CruCru · 09/12/2013 20:53

I love Miriam (started a thread on it earlier this year). Unfortunately DH hated it.

For middle names, maybe Ruth, Eve or Enid?