What does everyone think of this for a girl?

[ScottsTotss]

Just wondering what people’s thoughts are on Myka for a girl? Pronounced as it’s written, My-ka. I am aware it’s also a boys name, when spelled Micah. We found the name from watching Warehouse 13 where the lead female is called Myka. And I used to have a lady I spoke to at work called Maike which is pronounced the same way.

Thanks!

depends if it suits her once she’s out!

i like it, it’s interesting.

Plot twist. It actually is our daughter’s name! She’s over 1 now. I have recently been a bit unsettled about her name and there are other names I’d have preferred but we couldn’t agree on anything else.

My husband wouldn’t agree on any other spelling because he made the sound argument that it’s the only way to spell it for it to be pronounced correctly. And to be fair, it’s only ever been mispronounced a couple of times. She does really suit her name to be fair. I just felt like I wanted a bit of assurance. People we meet in person are always polite and say it’s a nice name, but you just never know so I wanted to ask strangers. I’m not a bit bothered by the negative comments as I know names aren’t to everyone’s taste and I know it’s not common. But it’s been nice to have others say they like it! I do feel better about it, so thank you to those who have replied 😀

I like it, not convinced on the spelling but it's phonetic which is a big plus.

How about Malaika, it’s pronounced as its written, Mal - aye- ka

its a South African name my cousin (with South African DH) used. Very pretty I think?

Ah, cross post due to my slow typing. Apologies 🙂

I like it, I think it was a good choice.

I like it. I support names pronounced as they are spelt - so much easier for teachers/health professionals etc. and get so frustrated when Amelia is pronounced the same as Emilia.

I really wanted the spelling Mykah but DH haaates it and I’m sure people on here will probably agree with him 😒😅 I’m prepared for that 😬

Exactly my first thought lol

Oops, just saw update. Just be prepared for a few double takes if you holiday in Donegal lol

It doesn't matter if we all like it or not, but what I will say is that Myka is one of those names that will require a fair amount of guiding people in how to pronounce it correctly.

@Serendipity888 Not sure if you saw my update.. but we did go for Myka, she’s 1 now. And so far we’ve not had any issues really. 8/10 times people get it right. The other times it’s pronounced as mee-ka which doesn’t make me recoil, so it’s all good on the front!

It's daft