Miri as standalone name

[MumtobeJul24]

Expecting first baby soon.

DH and I both love Miri as a name but none of the longer versions.

Does it work as a standalone name? I think it does and keen to use, husband not so sure.

thanks

Thanks - we aren’t Welsh but I don’t think that matters…

Just don't. It will be abbreviated to all sorts by all and sundry, probably including yourselves. I don't see the point, do you want her as Miri in school? Do you want her introduce herself as Miri or Marianne to friends? I think they're very different names and Marianne will likely be Maz or Mazza!

I was thinking Annie for Marianne actually.

Miranda?

Miri is a Japanese girls name and means beautiful.

I knew a Mihri (Turkish) and thought it was a lovely name

It seems more common these days to use short names as stand alone ones. Think Molly, Charlie, Albie etc. Go with a name you like, no need to invent a longer one that you don't.

My name is Miriam and go by Miri. I love my name and have only ever received compliments. Most often on the full name, Miriam x

You have a lovely name!

Yes great although I may assume the longer name is Mirella or Miriam, the same as meeting someone called Abbie I would assume their official name is Abigail although I know that doesn't need to be the case. Go for it! Can't use Siri anymore!