Mary

Girl Names
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What do you think of the name [name_f]Mary[/name_f]? Are there too many [name_f]Marys[/name_f] out there or is it refreshing on the younger generation?

What middle names would you suggest for her? I feel with a name as common as [name_f]Mary[/name_f] you can afford to be a bit more adventurous with middle names.

There are the combos I have:
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Adele[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Adeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Athena[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Avis[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Azalea[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Blossom[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Clementine[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Eliza[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Olive[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Zelda[/name_f]

Thanks!

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I think [name_f]Mary[/name_f] is refreshing among so many Isabellas and Olivias and Emilys.
I do prefer [name_f]Marie[/name_f] as a first name though. I think I like it better than [name_f]Mary[/name_f] for a first name since it is more unusual and mostly a filler for the middle. [name_f]Marie[/name_f] is even more refreshing in my opinion.

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[name_f]Mary[/name_f] would be refreshing to hear on the baby or little girl. It’s dropped out of the top 100 girls names in the US. From your list, I like [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] and [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Adeline[/name_f]. I don’t know why but [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Blossom[/name_f] sounds adorable. Since [name_f]Mary[/name_f] was common for so long, I think you can choose a bolder mn.

[name_f]Mary[/name_f] Solace
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Willow[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_u]Juniper[/name_u]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Clover[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Theodosia[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Lavender[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Jessamine[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Prudence[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Emmeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Winifred[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_u]Valentine[/name_u]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Celeste[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Leontine[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Roxana[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Lavinia[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Avalon[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Estella[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Delphine[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Guinevere[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Lorelei[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Leonora[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Sunniva[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] Avonlea
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Lilac[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]

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I love [name_f]Mary[/name_f]!! I have a sweet [name_f]Mary[/name_f]-[name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] :slight_smile: from your list I [name_u]Love[/name_u] [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Adeline[/name_f]! I also like:
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_u]Quinn[/name_u]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_u]Elliot[/name_u]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Isla[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Louise[/name_f] or [name_f]Louisa[/name_f]

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[name_f]Mary[/name_f] is the ultimate classic name. I think it’d be wonderful to meet a little girl named [name_f]Mary[/name_f] as it has long gone by the way side.

[name_u]Love[/name_u]:

[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Clementine[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Blossom[/name_f]

They just sound like the epitome of sunshine. Also enjoy

[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Eliza[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Adeline[/name_f]

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[name_m]Just[/name_m] [name_f]Mary[/name_f] is refreshing on a little one. If you plan to use it as a double name, it feels generic (at least in [name_f]Alabama[/name_f] and probably most of the South). I like these:

[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Adele[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Athena[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Azalea[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Eliza[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Zelda[/name_f]

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[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] is so pretty. I think [name_f]Mary[/name_f] is like [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] - its beautiful, classic and works on any age.
Other favorites: [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f], [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f], [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Vivienne[/name_f], and [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f].

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I absolutely adore [name_f]Mary[/name_f]. I have asked a similar question in the past and I was surprised to see so much positive feedback; I was afraid most people would still see it as overused and boring rather than new and fresh. In fact, the combination I had on my list was [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Eliza[/name_f]. Honestly, I think you have the right idea with going with something even more unique (i.e. [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] is beautiful). While I think [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] is gorgeous and something I would seriously consider using myself, [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] is a form of my mother-in-law’s name and it’s the least predictable/dainty version to pair with [name_f]Mary[/name_f]. Using names to honor family in the middle name spot is important to me.

I also love the ideas of [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Azalea[/name_f], [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] and [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f].

What about [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_u]Piper[/name_u]? It’s quirky and unpredictable being paired together. Or, if you want to keep it more sophisticated, I always liked the sound of [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Colette[/name_f].

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I love [name_f]Mary[/name_f] and would love to hear it on a new baby. [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Adele[/name_f] is my favorite of your combinations- it just sounds really nice out loud.

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Hmm…
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Adele[/name_f] - [name_f]Adele[/name_f] is a lovely delicate choice, she sounds really feminine and pretty combined with [name_f]Mary[/name_f]. The whole combination is really classic.

[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Adeline[/name_f] - I love [name_f]Adeline[/name_f] which is such an elegant choice with a very classic Germanic sound. [name_f]Adeline[/name_f] flows nicely with [name_f]Mary[/name_f] the whole name works very prettily together.

[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Athena[/name_f] - [name_f]Athena[/name_f] is a very attractive name with a gorgeous mythological sound. [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Athena[/name_f] flows brilliantly together. [name_f]Athena[/name_f] defiantly packs a punch next to the classic [name_f]Mary[/name_f].

[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Avis[/name_f] - Dislike [name_f]Avis[/name_f] I find it unattractive and she feels really dated next to [name_f]Mary[/name_f].

[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Azalea[/name_f] - [name_f]Azalea[/name_f] is a very spunky electric sounding choice. I think combined they make the combination sound very cool and intriguing.

[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Blossom[/name_f] - [name_f]Blossom[/name_f] is a cute choice she’s fresh and breezy in sound. I dislike the name with [name_f]Mary[/name_f] however, I think it sounds cheesy.

[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] - [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] is a very elegant choice. She’s wholesome and has an attractive natural quality. [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] is a lovely choice. She works nicely with [name_f]Mary[/name_f] though.

[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] - I love [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] she’s an upbeat vibrant choice. I would prefer [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] [name_f]Mary[/name_f] though.

[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Iris[/name_f] - [name_f]Iris[/name_f] is a lovely choice. As is [name_f]Mary[/name_f] which is a very pretty classic choice and has a sweet sound. But I dislike together.

[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Olive[/name_f] - Dislike together despite loving both choices. Have you thought of [name_f]Marina[/name_f] [name_f]Olive[/name_f]?

[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Zelda[/name_f] - [name_f]Zelda[/name_f] is a lovely spunky choice and works gorgeously with [name_f]Mary[/name_f].

: )

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It might be an old classic, and once the most used female name in the world, but right now it sounds fresh among a sea of girls named [name_f]Isabella[/name_f], [name_f]Emily[/name_f] etc.

I love [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Clementine[/name_f], it’s beautiful.

Other combos with [name_f]Mary[/name_f] I love (sorry for any repeats):

[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Josephine[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Leonora[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalind[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Rosaline[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Arabella[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Annabel[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_u]Evelyn[/name_u]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Patience[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Georgina[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Christabel[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] Viviennne
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Isadora[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Constance[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Dorothea[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Octavia[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Lucinda[/name_f]

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It may be the most popular girls’ name of all time.

Yes.

Yes.

I love [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] {or} [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Olive[/name_f] :).

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[name_f]Mary[/name_f] is very refreshing to hear on babies/young girls. I’d love to name my girl [name_f]Mary[/name_f] but I’m afraid my cousin will think I named her after her (cousin’s name is [name_f]Marianna[/name_f]).

You can definitely be more adventurous with a name like [name_f]Mary[/name_f]. From your list, I like:

[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Adele[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Adeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Athena[/name_f]

Some suggestions (I didn’t read the others so there could be repeats):

[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Estelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Emmeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Leontine[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Sidonia[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Geneva[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Lisette[/name_f]

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[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Anneliese[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Amelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Eugenia[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Augusta[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Juliet[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] Lysandra
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Delilah[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Cecelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Calista[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Camelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Blythe[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Jillian[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Gillian[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Imogen[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Lucinda[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_u]Simone[/name_u]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Celeste[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Felicia[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Tamsin[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Jessamine[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Fidelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f] Katriel

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[name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] is beautiful. I also like [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Blossom[/name_f] which seems popular so far with pps ^^ but I think that it sounds more like a double-barrelled first. Which isn’t necessarily a problem but there may be more of a tendency to run them together.

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I like [name_f]Mary[/name_f], but I really like [name_f]Mary[/name_f] as a double-barrel with an unexpected second (like [name_f]Mary[/name_f]-[name_f]Blythe[/name_f], or [name_f]Mary[/name_f]-[name_f]Fleur[/name_f], or [name_f]Mary[/name_f]-[name_f]Estelle[/name_f]…). I met a little girl named [name_f]Mary[/name_f]-[name_f]Grace[/name_f] a couple years ago, and she was just the cutest, most friendly thing! I loved her instantly, haha. From your list I really love [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Azalea[/name_f], [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Olive[/name_f], and [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Zelda[/name_f]. I like the [name_u]Adel[/name_u]- names, too, but I’m not sure. I think [name_f]Mary[/name_f]-[name_f]Adele[/name_f] would make a lovely double-barrel…

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I [name_u]LOVE[/name_u] LVOE [name_u]LOVE[/name_u] [name_f]MARY[/name_f]!!! It’s definitely one of my favorites. :slight_smile:

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Oh, wow! I underestimated the amount of responses I’d receive. I figured three or four and I’d come back this morning and reply. Haha. Anyway…

I’m so pleased that others are liking [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Blossom[/name_f]. I adore it and was worried it would be one of the less liked combos.

You all have suggested a ton of great combos.

@ashleyjuliette-- [name_f]Marie[/name_f] is a sweet name, unfortunately I just don’t like it or it’s sound.

@mischa-- Great suggestions! I especially like [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Willow[/name_f], [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Lavender[/name_f], [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Jessamine[/name_f], [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Winifred[/name_f], [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Delphine[/name_f], [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Avalon[/name_f], [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Leonora[/name_f], [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Lilac[/name_f], and [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]. Honestly, you could have put almost any flower name with [name_f]Mary[/name_f] and I’d give it a thumbs up. I’m a huge fan of flower names. :slight_smile:

@joyfulmomto8-- [name_f]Mary[/name_f]-[name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] is darling! I have to say, I have [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Isla[/name_f] on my list but wasn’t sure how she’d go over so I never added her. It’s great to see that you suggested it because it really is a nice combo. I have to say I really enjoy [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_u]Quinn[/name_u] and [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_u]Elliot[/name_u] even if they’re not names I typically associate with a girl.

@aym-- I have to agree, I do see [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Blossom[/name_f] and [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] as very sunny names. It’s why I love them!

@southern.maple-- If I were to use [name_f]Mary[/name_f] she’d be [name_f]Mary[/name_f], [name_f]Maisie[/name_f], or possibly [name_f]Mamie[/name_f] on a regular basis. :slight_smile:

@fairchild-- [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] and [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f] are great suggestions.

@sllah-- I worried the same thing about the name receiving a lot of negative feedback given it’s incredible popularity in the past. [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_u]Piper[/name_u] isn’t really my style but it has a great sound. I love [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Colette[/name_f], [name_f]Colette[/name_f] is one of those names that used to be a “filler” for me. I just like it that much.

@tarynkay-- Thanks! I’m not usually a fan of [name_f]Adele[/name_f] but I really like it with [name_f]Mary[/name_f].

@tori101-- Wow, that’s thorough. I really appreciate it and you mentioned a few things that I’ll definitely keep in mind. As for [name_f]Marina[/name_f] [name_f]Olive[/name_f], cute! I actually had [name_u]Marian[/name_u] [name_f]Olive[/name_f] as a combo but thought it probably sounded a bit too much like “marry an olive”.

Okay, that’s a lot for one post. I’ll have to make a second one as to not let this one get too long.

Thanks everyone! Your responses have been great.