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Mira

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almosttherenow · 22/05/2017 23:27

Is Mira (pronounced Meer-ra) too close to Mila (pronounced Mil-la)? They will be cousins (not siblings), just gathering opinions before we contemplate asking SIL!

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Buntysoven · 22/05/2017 23:31

I think its ok

BridgetDarcy · 22/05/2017 23:34

I saw it and assumed it was pronounced Myra.....

muffinwaggon · 22/05/2017 23:35

Hindley

ProseccoBitch · 22/05/2017 23:36

Personally I'd say it's too similar to Myra (as in Hindley) but that might be my age talking.

HerRoyalFattyness · 22/05/2017 23:36

I like Mira.

ProseccoBitch · 22/05/2017 23:36

Waves at @muffinwaggon Smile

muffinwaggon · 22/05/2017 23:37

I know it's not spelt the same before anyone points out my comment 😂 but that's what I instantly thought when I looked.

muffinwaggon · 22/05/2017 23:43

@ProseccoBitch hey 👋🏼 Smile

Smeaton · 22/05/2017 23:45

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MrsMoastyToasty · 22/05/2017 23:46

That spelling as also a brand of electric showers. that's a no from me then

Doowappydoo · 22/05/2017 23:47

Yes showers , that was my first thought

SuperBeagle · 22/05/2017 23:55

I also thought of Myra Hindley

BikeRunSki · 22/05/2017 23:57

I also thought Mira Showers.

mammmamia · 22/05/2017 23:57

Cant you spell it Meera -so much nicer

YouWhatMate · 23/05/2017 01:52

No I do not think it's too close to Mila if it's just a cousin.

Nice name, OP.

Notmyrealname85 · 23/05/2017 01:59

If you're in the uk you'll have people associate it with Myra hindley in afraid. Mila would be safer as different sound

MrsNuckyThompson · 23/05/2017 02:27

I really didn't think of Myra. I know a Mira and she's lovely.

I'd go for it.

Topseyt · 23/05/2017 02:43

I instantly thought of Myra Hindley I'm afraid, and for that reason alone I just wouldn't.

KoalaDownUnder · 23/05/2017 02:48

I love this name and would never think of Myra Hindley. Am not in uk though.

Kittymum03 · 23/05/2017 02:52

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Mise1978 · 23/05/2017 02:58

Really? Not naming a child because in the past there was a killer with the name? As with all time, this killer Myra will be forgotten. The children this Mira grows up will not even know who the killer was probably until they are either close to adulthood or adults.

nooka · 23/05/2017 03:02

For cousins I think it's fine. The names look very similar written down but are pronounced quite differently.

Mira is used as a girls name in several countries and has some very nice meanings (wonder, peace, kindness). If you are really worried OP you could opt for something longer on your dd's birth certificate like Miriam, Miranda or Mirabelle. That might also dissuade people from making the connection to Myra, although that is a completely different name.

Sunshineandgin · 23/05/2017 03:46

I've known two little girls called Mira, a lovely name when they're small but I think will still be great when they're older too. Pronounced with an "i" not "I" more like mirror than Myra.

KeiraKnightleyActsWithHerTeeth · 23/05/2017 03:47

Cross between Myra and a shower brand.

mimishimmi · 23/05/2017 04:09

I knew a Mira. She was stunning - part French, part Caribbean African/native ... I think of it as sounding like 'Meera' rather than M-eye-ra.

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