Miri ? Please help!

What do you think of Miri? Is it enough to be a full name? Or would it be better as a nickname for something else? Apparently it means: wonderful, peace and prosperous. And in the one of the indigenous languages of Australia (where I’m from), it means sun/star.

My other daughters are Vienna Rose and Mahayla Violet. So, I think, fairly unique and beautiful. I’m REALLY STRUGGLING to come up with a third name that I love as much and is of the same “flavour”.

Miri Eloise
Miri jade
Miri Summer
Miri Jewel
Miri louella
Miri juliette
Miri Azalea
Miri Blossom
Miri Sapphire

Really don’t know if it’s a name I’ll regret… my girls are dark skinned and featured.

Other options are:
juliette (jewel/lettie)
Eloise (Lo/Loey/lulu/lossie)
Aisha
Eva
Neave
Nyah
Miriana (Miri)
Samara
Selena
Siala
Airlie

Which would you choose?

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I do think [name_f]Miri[/name_f] can work by itself (love it’s meaning) but I also like Miriana nn [name_f]Miri[/name_f], which would match the length more to her siblings names. Other longer forms I thought of could maybe be [name_f]Mirabel[/name_f], [name_f]Miriam[/name_f], [name_f]Miranda[/name_f] or Mirren…

[name_u]Love[/name_u] the combos
[name_f]Miri[/name_f] [name_f]Azalea[/name_f] (like the fact this ties in with your girls floral middles)
[name_f]Miri[/name_f] [name_f]Sapphire[/name_f]
[name_f]Miri[/name_f] [name_f]Juliette[/name_f]

From your other choices I like
[name_f]Eloise[/name_f]
[name_f]Juliette[/name_f]
[name_f]Aisha[/name_f]
[name_f]Samara[/name_f] (the similar [name_f]Samira[/name_f] or [name_f]Samiria[/name_f] could maybe shorten to [name_f]Miri[/name_f]? I personally really like Samira!)
[name_f]Selena[/name_f]

I’m sorry if that doesn’t narrow things down much, you’ve got some lovely options!

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Naming is really tricky I understand why your struggling 🫶🏻🫶🏻

Personally I think [name_f]Miri[/name_f] could work as a name in her own right and I can complete see the appeal especially with her beautiful meanings. However I think she lacks a bit of substance next too [name_f]Vienna[/name_f] & [name_f]Mahayla[/name_f].

You could have [name_f]Miri[/name_f] as a nickname for [name_f]Mirabel[/name_f] or @LouC suggestion of Miriana could work personally though I’m not keen on children sharing initials so not feeling this name as sister to [name_f]Mahayla[/name_f] & [name_f]Vienna[/name_f].

From your list I love [name_f]Juliette[/name_f], [name_f]Eloise[/name_f], [name_f]Nyah[/name_f] and [name_f]Samara[/name_f]. Honestly I think [name_f]Samara[/name_f] is my favourite for your sibling set. [name_f]Samara[/name_f] is elegant, vibrant and has a romantic meaning ‘companion in night conversation’ she has stylistically just feels similar to your kiddos names.

[name_f]Vienna[/name_f], [name_f]Mahayla[/name_f] and…

[name_f]Amara[/name_f]
[name_f]Amira[/name_f]
[name_f]Aviva[/name_f]
[name_f]Esmeray[/name_f]
[name_f]Tallulah[/name_f]
[name_f]Eliana[/name_f]
[name_f]Elora[/name_f]
[name_f]Vespertine[/name_f]
[name_f]Juno[/name_f]
[name_f]Persephone[/name_f]
[name_f]Athena[/name_f]
[name_f]Yara[/name_f]
[name_f]Fabienne[/name_f]
[name_f]Anais[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosalia[/name_f]
[name_f]Delphi[/name_f]
[name_f]Hebe[/name_f]
[name_f]Luisa[/name_f]

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps

I think [name_f]Miri[/name_f] is perfect for you! I absolutely don’t think you will regret it. I also think that the fact that it’s not short for anything makes it quite distinct and unique which I think is what your trying to go for. It fits in nicely with the sibling names. Are your children Aboriginal? If so I think the origin of the name is a really nice feature. [name_f]Kirra[/name_f] is also an Aboriginal Australian name which means ‘leaf’ there’s also [name_f]Kirra[/name_f] [name_u]Beach[/name_u] in Tweed Heads. It’s one of my favourite names and I think it has a similar feel to [name_f]Miri[/name_f].

From your list, the only other name which I feel fits with the other two girls is Siala (so pretty) and lot of the other names are quite traditional.

[name_f]Miri[/name_f] is such a beautiful choice! I think another floral middle name would work really well how about:

[name_f]Miri[/name_f] [name_f]Azalea[/name_f]
[name_f]Miri[/name_f] [name_f]Fleur[/name_f]
[name_f]Miri[/name_f] [name_u]Sage[/name_u]
[name_f]Miri[/name_f] [name_f]Dahlia[/name_f]

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps! I really really do think you should go with [name_f]Miri[/name_f] though, I really like it!

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[name_f]Juliette[/name_f] [name_f]Eloise[/name_f]
[name_f]Juliette[/name_f] [name_f]Summer[/name_f]
[name_f]Juliette[/name_f] [name_f]Sapphire[/name_f]
[name_f]Eloise[/name_f] [name_u]Jade[/name_u]
[name_f]Aisha[/name_f] [name_f]Summer[/name_f]
[name_f]Aisha[/name_f] [name_f]Jewel[/name_f]
[name_f]Aisha[/name_f] [name_f]Blossom[/name_f]
[name_f]Eva[/name_f] [name_f]Juliette[/name_f]
[name_f]Neave[/name_f] [name_f]Eloise[/name_f]
Miriana [name_u]Jade[/name_u]
Miriana [name_f]Jewel[/name_f]
[name_f]Selena[/name_f] [name_f]Eloise[/name_f]
[name_f]Selena[/name_f] [name_f]Juliette[/name_f]
Siala [name_u]Jade[/name_u]

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I think [name_f]Miri[/name_f] is great as a first name, but might be a bit too short to go with your other two girl’s names. [name_f]Miriam[/name_f] is a really cute full name to use [name_f]Miri[/name_f] as a nn with!

Samare is my favourite name on your alternative list.

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Written like this, they all look beautiful! So hard to decide 🥹

I think [name_f]Miri[/name_f] can stand alone - it doesn’t have the length of your girls but it does have the stylish, sleek feel! [name_f]Miri[/name_f] S
apphire is lovely!!

Miriana is wonderful too

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My vote is Miriana to go with your other girls names!! Miri for short :two_hearts:

From your list, I would choose [name_f]Eva[/name_f] [name_f]Blossom[/name_f].

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[name_f]Vienna[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f], [name_f]Mahayla[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f] (very unique btw), and

[name_f]Miri[/name_f] - (I see the potential for it to seem like an incomplete name but since [name_f]Vienna[/name_f] is relatively short in comparison to [name_f]Mahayla[/name_f] I actually think that [name_f]Miri[/name_f] could get along just fine in this sibling set. Also, I personally dislike giving kids longish or straight up long names and knowing in advance that I/they/them plan to shorten it majority of the time.)
Miriana ~ [name_f]Miri[/name_f] - (this I find quite pleasant soundwise. It’s very rich and rhythmic and retains the kind of exclusivity that your other childrens’ unusual names carry.)
[name_f]Mireia[/name_f] - (the nickname [name_f]Miri[/name_f] could also go well with this longer version given how similiar they already look and sound. If it’s unavoidable that a nickname is likely going to be used I have always personally preferred the name and the more frequently used nickname be very obviously close to one another, shortenings that are a stretch are so disagreeable to me. But of course this opinion may not apply to you at all.)
[name_f]Mirela[/name_f] / [name_f]Mirella[/name_f] - (both are pronounced the same in [name_f]English[/name_f], [name_f]Mirella[/name_f] is an Italian given name and as far as I am aware [name_f]Mirela[/name_f] is more commonly noticed in Romania and Croatia. So perhaps if you have an ancestral connection to one of these 3 countries it could be a way of honoring your heritage. Also, love love love how [name_f]Miri[/name_f] is not too far off from [name_f]Mirela[/name_f] or [name_f]Mirella[/name_f] especially in appearances.)
[name_f]Miruna[/name_f] - (more and more I kind of do think [name_f]Miri[/name_f] would be better as the day to day name but there are so many longer versions that can get you to [name_f]Miri[/name_f] I’m getting more drawn to them the more I give you suggestions :slight_smile: )
[name_u]Mariner[/name_u]
[name_f]Marina[/name_f]
[name_f]Melanie[/name_f]
[name_f]Mira[/name_f]
[name_f]Miranda[/name_f]
[name_f]Melisandre[/name_f]
[name_f]Michaela[/name_f]
[name_u]Matisse[/name_u]
[name_f]Melissa[/name_f]
[name_f]Marissa[/name_f]
[name_f]Muriel[/name_f]
[name_f]Maura[/name_f]
[name_f]Maude[/name_f] or [name_f]Maudie[/name_f]
[name_u]Clare[/name_u] or [name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_u]Misha[/name_u]
[name_f]Milla[/name_f]
[name_f]Milah[/name_f] or [name_f]Mila[/name_f]
[name_u]Mirren[/name_u]
[name_f]Mari[/name_f]
[name_f]Maris[/name_f]
[name_f]Mellie[/name_f]
[name_f]Misty[/name_f]
[name_f]Malena[/name_f]
[name_u]Malin[/name_u]
[name_f]Mildred[/name_f]
[name_f]Mireille[/name_f]
[name_f]Milada[/name_f]
[name_f]Mirari[/name_f]
[name_f]Mirabel[/name_f] / [name_f]Mirabelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Mirabella[/name_f]
[name_f]Marta[/name_f]
[name_f]Mattea[/name_f] / [name_f]Matea[/name_f]
[name_u]Madsen[/name_u]
[name_u]Madigan[/name_u]
[name_f]Maddalena[/name_f] / [name_f]Madalena[/name_f]
[name_f]Milagros[/name_f]
[name_f]Milani[/name_f]
[name_f]Melita[/name_f]
[name_m]Mohave[/name_m]
[name_f]Meera[/name_f]

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[name_f]My[/name_f] suggestion is [name_f]Marisol[/name_f].

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I really like [name_f]Miri[/name_f] as a name on it’s own! It’s so sweet! [name_f]Miri[/name_f] [name_f]Eloise[/name_f] is stunning.

I see you have [name_f]Samara[/name_f] on your list. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you like [name_f]Samira[/name_f]? You could do [name_f]Samira[/name_f] with the potential of [name_f]Miri[/name_f] as a nn. Both [name_f]Samara[/name_f] and [name_f]Samira[/name_f] are gorgeous names.

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I think [name_f]Miri[/name_f] could absolutely work on its own! With your girls, I also like [name_f]Samara[/name_f].

From the combinations you’ve suggested for [name_f]Miri[/name_f], my favorite is [name_f]Miri[/name_f] [name_f]Summer[/name_f]!

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[name_f]Miri[/name_f] is pretty! I think it would function better as a nickname, especially since your other daughters have longer names. (Which are beautiful names, btw!)

I suggest: [name_f]Miriam[/name_f], [name_f]Miranda[/name_f], or [name_f]Mirelys[/name_f] as full names for [name_f]Miri[/name_f]!

As for your other names, I love [name_f]Juliette[/name_f], [name_f]Eloise[/name_f], [name_f]Aisha[/name_f], [name_f]Eva[/name_f], Miriana (this could work perfectly!), [name_f]Samara[/name_f], and [name_f]Selena[/name_f] :grin:

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Thank you so much, such a comprehensive response! [name_f]Mirella[/name_f] is sweet! And my girl’s pa (their dad’s dad) is Italian! His mum barely spoke [name_f]English[/name_f] and came to Australia as a migrant.
So many to consider, thanks again :slight_smile:

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With Vienn@ Ro$e and M@hayla Vi0let I’d like ……

[name_f]Rowenna[/name_f] [name_f]Lily[/name_f]
[name_f]Seraphine[/name_f] [name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] [name_f]Dahlia[/name_f]
[name_f]Deirdre[/name_f] [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]
[name_f]Gabrielle[/name_f] [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]
[name_f]Helena[/name_f] [name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f]Liora[/name_f] [name_f]Marigold[/name_f]
[name_f]Olympia[/name_f] [name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]
[name_f]Lorelei[/name_f] [name_f]Poppy[/name_f]
[name_f]Colette[/name_f] [name_f]Dahlia[/name_f]
[name_f]Marielle[/name_f] [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]
[name_f]Cynthia[/name_f] [name_f]Posey[/name_f]
[name_f]Daphne[/name_f] [name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f]Isabeau[/name_f] [name_f]Marigold[/name_f]

Middle names are inter-changeable.

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