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What do you think of the name Merryn for a girl?

53 replies

Ficidy · 26/06/2015 08:13

This is one of the few names my dh and I can agree on. It's a Cornish name, but we live in Ireland. Do you think there would be any issues with pronunciation?

Our other names are Lois, Arwen/Arwyn, Ines, Roslyn (but it's unlikely we'll choose this and I prefer Rosalind anyway). Trying to persuade my fussy dh that Ramona is a lovely name.

We already have a Milo.

We don't know what we're having. No idea re boys' names at all.

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ExitStageLeft · 26/06/2015 08:15

To me, it sounds like a boys name but that's probably my ignorance. Ramona is the best name in the world ever, but DH wouldn't let me use it for DD either. I prefer Arwyn. What about Roisin?

treaclesoda · 26/06/2015 08:16

I like it.

I love Lois best of all though. Smile

Zzzsnatcher · 26/06/2015 08:17

I really love it! I know two under 3. Beautiful name

MarinaCoyle · 26/06/2015 08:17

Sounds a bit more like a boy's name to me too. Also has an unfortunate Game of Thrones link.

NapoleonsNose · 26/06/2015 08:18

I live very close to the St Merryn, in Cornwall and I know of a couple of Merryns. Its pretty - I like it.

Hardtoknow · 26/06/2015 08:19

I like it... but I'm not sure I do with Milo.

TheGirlOnTheLanding · 26/06/2015 08:20

I like it. Also like Mirren (Scottish) and from your list Arwen and Roslyn/Rhoslyn.

ShatterResistant · 26/06/2015 08:20

I love Merryn. Was on our list. Well, MY list - It wasn't traditional enough for DH...

5madthings · 26/06/2015 08:21

I love it, but am biased, it's my daughters name. She is four and the only one we know. I have heard of others online. It's unusual but not popular, since my dd was born there have averaged about 30 babies a year called Merryn according to ons statistics.

FringedLampshade · 26/06/2015 08:21

It's nice. I'm Irish, and wouldn't anticipate any pronunciation difficulties.

MarinaCoyle · 26/06/2015 08:22

I should add I do actually love it though and would be all for it were it not for the GOT character! (Though that'll be forgotten in time I'm sure.)

BikeRunSki · 26/06/2015 08:24

I havens very good friend from St Merryn and her middle name is Merryn. I think it's lovely name and only has positive associations for me. I really like all your other names and your DS's name too.

5madthings · 26/06/2015 08:25

I don't know got, having Googled they spell the characters name meryn so not quite the same. But it's not a massive connection. Unless you watch it I guess.

patienceisvirtuous · 26/06/2015 08:30

I'm not keen. Much prefer Ines/Inez or Ramona.

Ficidy · 26/06/2015 09:23

Thanks everyone for all your input. I'm glad so many people like it, but also like our other names.

ExitStageLeft, Roisin is out because it's a close relative's name on dh's side and for personal reasons, we can't use it.

I also like Meredith, but dh has vetoed it. I forgot to add earlier that he likes Celeste. I'm on the fence.

After all this, we'll probably have a boy who will be nameless!

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Stinkersmum · 26/06/2015 09:26

Don't use another 'm' name - even if it isn't intended, it looks so contrived. Lois is gorgeous though. Love that name.

OhtoblazeswithElvira · 26/06/2015 09:28

Merryn makes me think of that FT Money writer... It's pretty, not overused and relevant to you - a winner imo way better than Ramona anyway

DipsoHippo · 26/06/2015 09:28

I like Merryn. I'd never heard it before, but it reminds me of the Irish name "Muireann" which I love.

RiverTam · 26/06/2015 09:28

Merryn is lovely, can't decide whether its a bit twee or not to have both DC with M names. Lois is lovely. Arwen is too associated with Lord of the Rings for me, but it's a nice name. I really don't like Ramona at all.

BitOutOfPractice · 26/06/2015 09:30

I really really like it.

Ficidy · 26/06/2015 09:34

Yeah, I was wondering that about the M names. Hmm, something to talk to dh about.

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Lindy2 · 26/06/2015 09:36

I've not heard of it before but I really like it.

JassyRadlett · 26/06/2015 09:39

I went to school with one, no pronunciation issues. Lovely name.

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 26/06/2015 09:39

I like the name and I know one who is 15. I like Rosalind much more though.

PartyFops · 26/06/2015 09:41

I like it, but I am Cornish! Smile. How about Lerryn?