What about Micah?

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Registered: 01-12-2006
What about Micah?
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Thu, 01-12-2006 - 11:42pm

Hi,

Please help! I really like the name Micah for a boy, but my DH thinks its too feminine. I would never want to name my son something fem or something that he would be teased for. I think Micah is strong and masculine, but I wonder what others will think?

What do y'all think?

Thanks for your help!

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Registered: 09-29-2005
Fri, 01-13-2006 - 12:34am

Oooh, I LOVE Micah (for a boy). Can't use it myself, because it's what my ex always said he wanted to name one of our children (had we ever had any ... God forbid rofl), so I don't think I could get away from that association.

I don't think it's feminine at all. I've only ever heard of one girl named that (she was actually a grown woman), and just because a few people insist on using a boy name for a girl doesn't make it NOT a boy name, KWIM?

It actually reminds me a lot of the similar (and very-masculine) Michael, with a bit of a twist. A great name in my opinion! I'm sure you can sway your husband on that one ... moms have a way of pulling that sort of thing off (after all, you're the one having the baby, right?). hehe

Good luck!


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Registered: 12-31-2005
Fri, 01-13-2006 - 4:45am

The couple of Micah's I have known have both been males and it definately is not a feminine name!! Micah means 'who is like god' and is a variation of Michael. It is a good name for a boy and I agree that it sounds strong and masculine.

All the best,
Claire.

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Registered: 12-16-2004
Fri, 01-13-2006 - 5:04am
All Mika / Micah I know are male, strong Finnish guys, one Mika is 2 meter tall, so I can't see any feminine in that name.

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Registered: 12-09-2005
Fri, 01-13-2006 - 7:29am
I love it! I think its such a strong name- not feminine at all!

                             
iVillage Member
Registered: 10-26-2005
Fri, 01-13-2006 - 9:11am
I like Micah. I think it's a very nice name with a good meaning behind it. Go for it!
iVillage Member
Registered: 09-28-2005
Fri, 01-13-2006 - 10:04am
I like it and don't think its feminine at all.
iVillage Member
Registered: 09-26-2005
Fri, 01-13-2006 - 5:01pm
Micah's a boy's name. It's not at all feminine.
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Registered: 07-28-2005
Fri, 01-13-2006 - 7:01pm

It seems unanimous... I also like Micah and do not think it is weak or feminine at all.

All the best with convincing hubby.

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Registered: 01-12-2006
Fri, 01-13-2006 - 7:25pm

Thanks for all of the feedback! It's good to know that I am in the norm and my hubby is off on this one!
Now to convince him....

Thanks again!

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Registered: 05-09-2004
Fri, 01-13-2006 - 7:53pm
Micah is definitely a boy's name to me! :)
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