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| Mon, 04-23-2007 - 1:18pm |
Will my child hate me if I name her Myrtle?
- Yes, she'll get picked on
- Yes, it's a horribly ugly name
- No, it's a sweet, if old-fashioned, name (think of the plant!)
- No, people will get to know the name though her, and it won't be that bad
You will be able to change your vote.

Just an example of mean 8 year old comments...
Moaning Myrtle
Myrtle the Turtle
AJ, enjoying life with C.
When puberty hits, your daughter will hate you no matter what you name her.
Even though I actually like Myrtle--I think it has a serious, earthy sort of charm and is more attractive to me than more popular nature names like Hazel and Stone--I also think of Moaning Myrtle and Myrtle the Turtle before I think of the flowering tree. I think this would be a difficult name to grow up with.
Have you considered Mabel? It's similar to Myrtle in many respects but more appealing to the modern ear.
ETA: I found your list, and obviously you have considered Mabel. :) Between the two, I'd go with Mabel.
Edited 4/23/2007 9:08 pm ET by allietx529