Maureen

[balletnotlacrosse]

Heard a woman in the park calling her dd (aged 4-5) by this name yesterday. Not keen myself, but is it due a revival?

[RedToothBrush]

Its not due for a revival just yet.

Got a few more years left before it comes back.

[Tranquilitybaby]

I hope not, not a classic name at all

[mathanxiety]

It's a classic Irish name.

[LittleLostRoeDeer]

Ha, when I was pregnant with DD, I became convinced that Maureen was an a amazing name. I'd heard it pronounced like Marine on an American TV show and thought it sounded lovely. I pestered my OH for some time two months to consider it before realising it was hormone created madness. Unsurprisingly, we chose something else. I still have a soft spot for it though...

[ShadowFire]

It's the Irish version of Mary isn't it?

[leccybill]

Maybe the Royal baby might bring the name Maureen back. Princess Maureen. Lovely.

[MarzipanDildo]

My DD's second middle name is Maureen. Named after DH's grandmother who raised him. He slipped it in when registering the birth

I don't mention it to anyone except on official forms

[ceebelle83]

I taught a little girl last year called Reenie which was shortened from Maureen. She was named after her nan who died while her mum was pregnant with her. I always thought it was quite charming and really suited her.

I have more of an issue with all the hideous made-up American names coming through these days like Miley, Macey etc

[RubySparks]

I also have a best friend Maureen so I think it's lovely, she sometimes gets called Moe. I like Maura too.