Malcolm Asher. Do you hear 'Masher'?

Boy Names
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See the results of this poll: Malcolm Asher. Do you hear ‘Masher’?

Respondents: 30 (This poll is closed)

  • Yes, but it’s not a big deal : 5 (17%)
  • Yes, and it sounds silly : 5 (17%)
  • No- I hear two distant names: 20 (67%)
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Probably depends who is saying it and their articulaton.

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[name]Deal[/name] breaker is relative to the individual. I wouldn’t like it, but I’m pretty particular about sounds running together. If you still love it, it’s not horrendous, as in a dirty word or something (unless I’m unaware of some slang).

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I hear two names. I hear Masher only when I am trying to hear it. I wouldn’t worry about it!

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They are such two different names. [name]Malcolm[/name] is a royal Scottish name and the meaning is follower of St [name]Columba[/name], an important Scottish saint.

[name]Asher[/name] is a tribe of [name]Israel[/name], one of the twelve sons of [name]Jacob[/name], and up until a few years ago, a name you only heard at Hebrew school or in Williamsburg.

They just don’t go to me.

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I didnt until I saw this thread but not thats all I hear :confused:

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I’m familiar with what both names mean and their history. [name]Asher[/name] is a name that my husband really likes. My favorite name is [name]Malcolm[/name] but it’s not a favorite of his. I don’t think the styles are so different that it’s unusable. Like, say, [name]Malcolm[/name] [name]Shlomo[/name]. [name]Asher[/name] is certainly not a name that only Jewish parents are using.

Thanks for your input.

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I have already voted and to be honest I completely understand how they are seperate names but all I hear is ‘Masher’ and I can see it being a tease worthy thing for children. However, how many people are going to know his middle name?! I find [name]Malcolm[/name] a middle aged man’s name but would much prefer to see [name]Asher[/name] Malcholm, I think that looks and sounds better.

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I agree. Especially in a time where a lot of people come from diverse ethnic backgrounds, I see no problem combining two distinctly different, yet equally appealing names. (Also, as a [name]Christian[/name] who comes from a strong Scottish background, I love [name]Malcolm[/name] and [name]Asher[/name] together.) And no, I don’t hear “Masher”.

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Nice to hear! Thanks sillysheila :slight_smile: