Mara vs Maren

Anonymous
We’re honoring a Maureen and a Margaret so we know we want some sort of Mar name. These are our two favorites but entirely stumped on which one is better. Thoughts? Any other ideas?
Planning on saying it Mahr-uh but Mair-en which I feel like are the most intuitive.
Anonymous
I like Mara!
Anonymous
“Maren” sounds like you’re trying to say another name around a mouthful of taffy.
Anonymous
Maren is so ugly. Mara is better. Marisol is beautiful. I also like Marisa and Marley.
Anonymous
Mara or Marisa

Don't like Maren. It looks a bit gender neutral and is quite rare. I only know of the country singer.

Anonymous
Just be aware that Mara is the Hindu goddess of death. Separately, for Buddhists, it's also the name of the demon who sends his daughters to tempt the Buddha. In the western hemisphere, it's not positive either.
Anonymous
What about Maura/Moira?
Anonymous
I like Maura. There’s also Marin but agree you’ll have to decide how to pronounce it.
Anonymous
Marlena/Marlene
Marilyn
Marianne
Marigold
Maralee
Margot
Mariah
Merrilee

Anonymous
Martha/Marta
Marjorie
Marian
Marina
Martina
Marla
Marabel

Anonymous
Vote for Maren. Mara is too close to Maya/Mia
Anonymous
I say no to maren. Mara is ok but consider just choosing a name you love rather than making the pattern fit.
Anonymous
Why not Maureen? It’s my name and I love it 😊. In all seriousness, it’s not super common but not difficult to pronounce or spell. I’ve only met one Maureen who’s younger than me (I’m 49); I think it’s due for a comeback!
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Just be aware that Mara is the Hindu goddess of death. Separately, for Buddhists, it's also the name of the demon who sends his daughters to tempt the Buddha. In the western hemisphere, it's not positive either.


+1. Avoid Mara. look under folklore , mythology under the name "Mara" in wikipedia. Lots of negative connotations.
Anonymous
Don’t like Maren at all. What about Maris?
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