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I love Mary. It's my grandmother's name, but I used to think it was too elderly to use. Then I had a dear friend in college named Mary (no nickname) and it was just so lovely. It works so well on every age of woman. It's somehow both cute and very elegant. Also, I'm Catholic so I have a definite soft spot for it even beyond it being my grandmother.

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Mary Rosamund - Rosamund is nice heavy counterbalance to the lighter Mary. I get a pleasant, motherly image from it/
Mary Linnea - Much younger than Mary Rosamund. This a great use of light and lovely Linnea.
Mary Leona - Usually I like Leona, but I'm not feeling this. It isn't bad, just not quite doing it for me.
Mary Adelaide - Adelaide always makes me think of Miss Adelaide from Guys and Dolls and Southern Belles. It's a very sweet and innocent combo.
Mary Fleur - Fleur is a little short to pair with Mary for my taste, but it does have a nice sound.
Mary Celeste - I'm not crazy about Celeste but it flows well.
Mary Charlotte - Another summertime Southern Belle name but it is quite nice.

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My absolute favorite Mary combination is the slightly ridiculous Mary Philomena. It's so...I don't know, but I really like it.

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Others:
Mary Leontine - Alternative to Mary Leona that I like better.
Mary Athena - I love Greek myth names, so here's one. :)
Mary Cecilia
Mary Celandine - I guess I like these sort of frilly names with Mary
Mary Renata
Mary Madeleine

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