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Martha, Merryn, or Rosa?

37 replies

babybonbon · 21/04/2016 20:22

We are torn! Our DD will be here in a month or so and we like all three of these names. Which do you like best? Middle name will be Florence.

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septembersunshine · 22/04/2016 06:54

Rosa would be my first choice followed by Martha (closely followed!).I am not sure what to make of Merryn. I have never heard of this name and I'm unsure how to pronounce it. It looks a bit messy written down and I think it looks a bit hard syllabled compared to the other two. They are much softer and prettier imo.

29redshoes · 22/04/2016 07:23

I like Martha best.

Standalittletaller · 22/04/2016 07:24

Never heard of Merryn and I think it's one of those names that people would forget.

I like Martha and have never met one.

joyfulworld · 22/04/2016 09:32

I like Merryn best. :)

celtiethree · 22/04/2016 11:46

Merryn

sillyoldfool · 22/04/2016 12:37

I have a Martha Rose Smile

MadameDePompom · 22/04/2016 13:08

Merryn. What a lovely name.

jalopyjane · 22/04/2016 13:22

I love Merryn! I know an adult called Merryn and I think it's simple, pretty, unusual, lovely.

babybonbon · 22/04/2016 16:07

Thanks again everyone - it is good to hear what other people think. I hadn't expected as much love for Merryn - you don't hear it very often so I assumed it was a bit more of a marmite name.

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libertine80 · 23/04/2016 12:45

I have a Merryn and always get compliments on her name. It's pronounced Meh-rin for anyone who is struggling with the pronunciation. We've never had any incorrect pronunciations btw.

KoalaDownUnder · 23/04/2016 12:49

Rosa. Elegant and timeless.

Martha sounds a bit drab.

Dislike Merryn.

libertine80 · 23/04/2016 12:50

Also if you are interested in popularity, according to the ONS in 2014 Martha was 69th the most popular name (807 babies), Rosa the 225th (229 babies) whilst Merryn was 907th (41 babies).

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