Need a girl's name similiar to Mary

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Need a girl's name similiar to Mary
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Mon, 10-04-2004 - 2:42pm
but with a more modern edge to it. We have a dear family friend named Mary and DH would like to name one of the twins after her (if one is a girl). I had been leaning toward Lauren or Megan, but am willing to change if I can think of a name that is similiar to Mary.

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Mon, 10-04-2004 - 2:57pm

What about using Mary with a second name attached to it, like Mary Rose, Mary Kate, Mary Megan, or Mary Pearl? I think that adds a new twist to it. My friend has a Mary Rose, and she never goes just by Mary. Just a thought!


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Mon, 10-04-2004 - 3:00pm
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Mon, 10-04-2004 - 3:01pm
I like Mary best, but here are some suggestions:

Maya

Mariam - Hebrew

Maryssa (Marissa)- Latin

Malia - American Indian

Marlie

Mairi - Gaelic

Mali - Welsh

Mara

Mirabelle



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Mon, 10-04-2004 - 3:03pm
A few ideas:

Maris

Merideth (nn Meri is cute)

Maura

Marielle (could use nn Elle)

Marian

Marissa

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Mon, 10-04-2004 - 3:13pm

Mariah , Marian , Myra , Mira


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Mon, 10-04-2004 - 3:38pm
I really like Marin or Mara
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Mon, 10-04-2004 - 5:14pm
MAREN!!!! Its perfect! Close to Lauren and Megan and still has Mary in it!
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Tue, 10-05-2004 - 1:29am
I like Mara.
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Tue, 10-05-2004 - 10:30am
Ditto for Maryn-I love it! Very hip form of Mary... Also Mara (maira) or (marr-uh) is very pretty. And, by the way, though you didn't ask my opinion, I hope you plan to name BOTH twins after someone or else neither twin after someone. Good luck! Ginger
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Tue, 10-05-2004 - 11:22am
Meredith (Meri)

Meriwyn (instead of Marilyn)

Maralyn

Marileigh(bf name, or MaryLee)

Marianne

Mara

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