Message: "Thoughts on Mira?"

Thoughts on Mira?

by chaotic

12/19/2017, 4:52 AM

As a given name instead of a nickname.

Do you think it could be a problem in a Spanish-speaking area since it means "look"? If so, would you avoid the name for that reason?

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- Jasmine (silly_rabbit) +1

12/23/2017, 2:05 PM

I think it’s pretty and simple; I like it. I’ve seen Meera too.

- chaotic

12/23/2017, 9:12 PM

Thank you! I really like the simplicity of it.

- EileenRuth (XironDarkstar) +2

12/21/2017, 8:10 AM

Not sure, depending on where. I know a Mira Grace (her sister is Deirdre) and she likes the look thing. And I would not avoid a name for that

- chaotic

12/22/2017, 9:30 PM

I'm glad I looked back! Thank you for responding, it's good to know that the look thing is a positive to her.

- booklover15

12/21/2017, 9:57 AM

It is very pretty and unique. The middle name is lovely. It is just that some people may not say it correctly . I much prefer the names Mia and Myla which are easier to say

- peonini +1

12/19/2017, 12:15 PM

I think it definitely would be a problem, but I do think it’s sweet.

- chaotic

12/19/2017, 11:29 PM

Thanks for responding! I definitely don't like the idea of it being a huge hassle, so it's something to think about.

- Bex +1

12/19/2017, 10:48 AM

It's nice enough.

We have a kid at school named Mira. It's a nice name.

- chaotic

12/19/2017, 11:27 PM

Thanks! I'm glad to hear that it works well out and about.

- foxgloves +1

12/19/2017, 7:48 AM

its lovely!!

and i don't think it's a big deal so long as it's not a vulgar word, honestly. that gives it a kind of cool double meaning, to be honest.

- chaotic

12/19/2017, 11:27 PM

Thanks! I think the "look" meaning is even a little more special since one of the reasons I love it is that it's a star, something people do like to look at.

- Janan (jeziana) +1

12/19/2017, 7:29 AM

I know a Mira and a Meera (Both Indian) and it sounds OK, if a little boring. Mia and Maya and Mira are all really common sounds right now.

If you live in a predominantly Spanish area then yes I would avoid it.

- chaotic

12/19/2017, 11:16 PM

Thanks for responding. It's so hard knowing how popular Mia/Maya is since I'm not around children and the only Mias I knew were ones I met in college. I definitely wouldn't want a name for my (very hypothetical) child to be timestamped by sound.

- RoxStar +1

12/19/2017, 7:28 AM

I imagine a Spanish-speaking person would probably avoid giving Mira as a name without even really having to think about it. I don't know how they'd react to meeting a non-Hispanic Mira; probably they would think to themselves how silly Anglos can be.

It's all right but sounds so much like mirror as it's pronounced around here that I'd avoid it. Mira Mira on the wall ...

But I do think it's better as a full name than a nickname.

- chaotic

12/19/2017, 11:13 PM

Thanks for responding! The similarity to mirror is another issue I was considering, so I'm glad you brought it up.

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