Katherine or Miriam?
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| Sun, 05-15-2005 - 12:54pm |
So my husband and I have finally gotten things narrowed down to two names for our daughter due in August:
Katherine - This is the only name that was on both our lists. With this one I worry that it's a little TOO popular, especially with all the nicknames... Kate, Katie, etc. - there are so many little Katies running around. All in all, I love the name (and the nicknames) but I am not sure if Katherine is too "safe" and "boring" of a choice. While it is lovely, it's not particularly inspired.
Miriam - I've always loved this name, and my husband likes it too, but it's obviously much less popular. It's a classic name that isn't used much these days. It's a name with some cute nicknames - Miri, Mira, Mim, Mimi, etc. But I've heard a few comments about this name that it's too "old lady".
What do you guys think? Between the two, which would you choose and why?
Thanks!
Tiffany


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I don't think Miriam is too "old" sounding. I like both of these names a lot. In fact, I like them together...Miriam Katherine. (That way if SHE doesn't like her name when she gets older, she can go by Katherine-or have her pick of nick names).
Katherine is lovely, but it is fairly popular. If you went with that for a first name, I'd probably go with Erin for a nn.
Good luck deciding. IMO you really can't go wrong with either of these... or both!
-Pam
Easy, Miriam.
Miriam, hands down. Miriam's just as elegant sounding as Katherine but hasn't had the runaway popularity of Katherine. Miriam's an easy choice!
Edited because proper nouns are capitalised!
Edited 5/15/2005 3:13 pm ET ET by momtokat
Hi and congrats!
While Katherine is a "safe" choice, Miriam perks the ears up! I've long suggested this name to people, but they rarely bite. What's funny is people don't dislike the name, they just end up choose something else--- usually Lydia, Naomi, Rebecca, Bethany, etc. Another interesting fact about the name is its Biblical significance. You don't have to be religious to appreciate Miriam's bravery and maternal sacrifice.
I would choose Miriam over Katherine for exactly the reasons you listed.
Any ideas on mn yet?
Take care, Ginger
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