Thoughts on the name Mary?

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Would love your thoughts on this name. Thank you!

Lovely and classic

Easy to spell & pronounce because so well-known, inoffensive. Not many negatives about it.

Due a revival I think. It fits my own naming criteria of short, neat, simple and classic.

The only trouble is, in Ireland where I live now every other woman over 50 is called Mary. In the UK it would sound fresh and different.

Very refreshing and stands out from the currently trending names. I like it. Very easy to travel with too I'd assume.

Not my taste at all but as others say there are lots of positives.

Lovely, and unusual these days but instantly recognisable.

My classmates and I are all mid 50s now. I only went to school with one Mary back in the 70s and early 80s in Ireland. It's not that common. By contrast there were three Lorraines and four Lindas and Lyndas in my class and so many Christines and Suzannes I lost count. Several Nicolas, Emers, Niamhs, and Orlas too.

It's a camp and friendly term for a gay man.

It's a beautiful name. Underused and timeless

Simple and beautiful.

Old fashioned Irish and catholic. Although most Marys would be at least in their 60s and 70s now, so it might be due a revival. I'm not keen though.

I think it’s a great name. Everyone in the English speaking world will recognise it immediately but your DD is unlikely to share it with anyone in her class. If you care about such things I think it’s sort of on trend with all the other ‘old lady’ names making a comeback, e.g. Elsie, Betty etc.

I love the name Mary. Great choice.

I like it.

The youngest one I know of is 14. At first I thought it was very dated, but it's actually grown on me a lot. I also like Marie/Maria.

I’ve never liked it sorry.

Love it

My DDs middle name and I love it. It goes with her first name beautifully.
True to say it’s in tribute to her Irish catholic little Nana

Thanks for all of your comments, really helpful!

Personally I don't like it. It may not be so common now but it's been used ad nauseam over the past millenia. Like John and all its derivatives, it's been irremediably spoiled for me.

But as others said it's fairly inoffensive so if you like it go for it.

I like it - have a 21 month old niece called Mary. No Irish catholic relations here.

Dull

Beautiful. Classic yet modern and confident sounding.

Boring and reminds me of a 60 year old Irish catholic

Old fashioned and a bit staid and boring now. Mary was always the traditional boring monotone plain Jane wasn't she?

I really like it. Fresh, simple. I know a 20-year-old Mary, but no others.