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Meredith

63 replies

stevensupersquirrel · 02/10/2017 20:21

Meredith is the only name that dh and I both like so far.
I like the fact that it isn't too popular but am
surprised quite how far down it is on the ons list.
What are people's opinions please?

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Mrsknackered · 02/10/2017 20:23

I'm not really a fan, but I can't pinpoint why.

I do however, really like Merryn.

SummerRoberts · 02/10/2017 20:23

I absolutely love it. So beautiful.

Notthisnotthat · 02/10/2017 20:26

I know a Meredith with the nn of Merry, I like it and she is a fab person.

MikeUniformMike · 02/10/2017 20:27

I think it sounds a bit American.

tried20names · 02/10/2017 20:32

I think it's lovely

PelvicFloorClenchReminder · 02/10/2017 20:54

My uncle was called Meredith.

(no help whatsoever)

Wolfiefan · 02/10/2017 21:00

Greys Anatomy.
Can't get past that. They all called her mare as a nn

TuftedLadyGrotto · 02/10/2017 21:02

I know a Meredith, called Merry too. Maybe it is the same one Notthisnotthat

I love it, and love her!

pancakesfortea · 02/10/2017 21:03

Lovely.

FairyMcHairy · 02/10/2017 21:04

Love it.

Twofishfingers · 02/10/2017 21:04

It's an old Welch name, given to boys. Meaning Guardian of the sea. It's my husband's middle name and my son's middle name.

The American use for girls is more recent.

SugarMiceInTheRain · 02/10/2017 21:05

I have a Meredith, nn Merry - love the name (obviously) and get lots of comments about Meredith being a pretty name.

GreySloanMemorial · 02/10/2017 21:06

Love it, makes me think of Greys Anatomy though

Notthisnotthat · 02/10/2017 21:28

@TuftedLadyGrotto Scottish and very good at makeup.

ChocolateCrunch · 02/10/2017 21:48

I think it's lovely

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stevensupersquirrel · 02/10/2017 22:19

Ooh sounds mostly positive so far!

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MollyHuaCha · 02/10/2017 22:27

This was one of the names I LOVED.

But DH said no...

Go for it!

Sophronia · 02/10/2017 22:32

The only one I know is male.

IMissSmashHits · 02/10/2017 22:33

I like it and also like Merri/Merry for a NN.

EmmaGrundyForPM · 02/10/2017 22:33

The only Meredith I know is in her 50s and a complete cow, which puts me off the name. But if you like it, go for it.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 02/10/2017 23:05

It's a very pretty name, love Meri, as a shortening.

numbmum83 · 02/10/2017 23:09

I think it's lovely

ButterfliesandMoths · 02/10/2017 23:11

I love it Smile

willawonder · 02/10/2017 23:36

I think of Meradith Kercher:(

stripysleeves · 02/10/2017 23:38

I love it and Merry is a great NN.

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