Maire / Moira
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I think if one wanted to use the 'Maire' spelling I would go with Moira instead in the States, just because I have the sneaking suspicion that Maire would be butchered while attempting to be pronounced most of the time. It's beautiful but as some of the other posters have stated, it would probably get confused with Marie unfortunately. On the upside though, I don't think Moira would be as much trouble.
Side note-- The Maire spelling would be great in the middle name slot! I feel that middle names are for being more adventurous anyways, seeing as it won't be used everyday. =)
Side note-- The Maire spelling would be great in the middle name slot! I feel that middle names are for being more adventurous anyways, seeing as it won't be used everyday. =)
This message was edited 7/3/2011, 7:29 AM
AWW! I would be tempted to call her Moya Mia!! :-)
My mom's name is Mara.
Not the same as Maura, Maire, or Moira, of course, but it's certainly similar. I was always under the impression that she liked it, despite people messing it up daily. Everyone insists on calling her Mary and Maura. It makes no sense, really, since Mara's really a very simple name. Because my mom's name is Mara, though, I probably wouldn't have much of a reaction to a baby with a similar name. Though last year I encountered a 19-year-old also named Mara, and I was really quite excited. I'd never met another Mara before.
Not the same as Maura, Maire, or Moira, of course, but it's certainly similar. I was always under the impression that she liked it, despite people messing it up daily. Everyone insists on calling her Mary and Maura. It makes no sense, really, since Mara's really a very simple name. Because my mom's name is Mara, though, I probably wouldn't have much of a reaction to a baby with a similar name. Though last year I encountered a 19-year-old also named Mara, and I was really quite excited. I'd never met another Mara before.
Mara is painfully simple and yet, my name is Cara and people can't get that right either. Mainly I get called Carla and Carol and Carrie alot. I don't know why... I guess it's not just me though! hahaha!! Tell you rmom she's not alone. I guess people just can't agree with a 4 letter name and feel the need to add on to it!
Does your mom pronounce her name as MARE-uh or MAR-uh?
Does your mom pronounce her name as MARE-uh or MAR-uh?
This message was edited 7/2/2011, 6:10 PM
MAR-uh.
That's how I would say it.. just curious!