Scottish people - how do you pronounce Mairead?

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Also, how popular is it, if at all?

What do YOU think of it?

What nicknames are there for it? Maisie?

I'm from the Highlands (mainland) and we pronounce it My-rid. It's beautiful.

Know one (Scottish but with strong Irish roots) - she's a 'marade' - love it go for it!

Irish Mairead is mostly "Marade" with the soft D at the end (like a French D sound).

I know of a NI 'Myrid' who pronounces it more like 'Myrrh-id' (again the soft D)

I know a few Irish Maireads. In the Rep of Ireland it seems to be pronounced Marade or Mah-rade. In N.I, it sounds more like Muh-rade.

I like it. It's dated, Mairead sounds like a sensible 47 year old who does flowers for people's weddings or something like that. I wouldn't think of it for a baby. But give it 20 years. 10 if you're ahead of the pack.

Was someone mentioning purists? I am in Scotland and have strong Gaidhlig ties, we pronounce in My-ratd, soft sounding d-t. Know a woman and she is shortened to My.

Thanks everyone. It is still a definite contender though dh isnt so keen!!

Any other names you can think of that i might like?