Thoughts on the name Meredith?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I like it a lot. It reminds me of the slightly unique but still classic names you would see a lot in the 90s. It’s refreshing because it is easy to pronounce, neither common or uncommon, and traditionally spelled. I put it in the same category as Adrienne, Mallory, Laurel, Courtney, and Amanda. Go for it!

I think Meredith is more like Claudia or Adrienne or Laurel.

Courtney or Amanda seem different and more valley girl to me.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'm a Meredith. It has always seemed like a weird name to me as the pp noted - a "dith" ending is very uncommon in English girl names. It's fine though. I've had no issues with it. nn Merrie.

Well, it's not an English name, is it? It's Welsh.

Right. It's Welsh, but we speak English here, primarily, in the US, so you can see where the problem comes in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a Meredith. It has always seemed like a weird name to me as the pp noted - a "dith" ending is very uncommon in English girl names. It's fine though. I've had no issues with it. nn Merrie.

Well, it's not an English name, is it? It's Welsh.

It’s a Welsh name, means guardian of the ocean. More boys name there and pronounced mur-AH-dith.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a Meredith. It has always seemed like a weird name to me as the pp noted - a "dith" ending is very uncommon in English girl names. It's fine though. I've had no issues with it. nn Merrie.

Well, it's not an English name, is it? It's Welsh.

Right. It's Welsh, but we speak English here, primarily, in the US, so you can see where the problem comes in.

I mean, it's not difficult to pronounce. It isn't as if only English names are used in the US.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a Meredith. It has always seemed like a weird name to me as the pp noted - a "dith" ending is very uncommon in English girl names. It's fine though. I've had no issues with it. nn Merrie.

Well, it's not an English name, is it? It's Welsh.

Right. It's Welsh, but we speak English here, primarily, in the US, so you can see where the problem comes in.

I mean, it's not difficult to pronounce. It isn't as if only English names are used in the US.

I’m just sharing that because most people haven’t been to Wales and would not know that unless you go there, not for any other reason.

[Anonymous]

Love it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Strongly considering Meredith. Any time I hear the name I think it sounds fresh and happy. Also, it’s known but not super popular.

I wonder if it’s: too long? Too light/not serious enough? Prone to nicknames?

Thoughts and opinions, please!

I love it! It does feel slightly seious to me, but I mean that in a good way. Meri is a sweet nickname if it suits here. If not, Meredith is great!

[Anonymous]

Meredith and her BFF Heather are headed to the mall to hang out on this beautiful day in March.

1984.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a Meredith. It has always seemed like a weird name to me as the pp noted - a "dith" ending is very uncommon in English girl names. It's fine though. I've had no issues with it. nn Merrie.

Well, it's not an English name, is it? It's Welsh.

Right. It's Welsh, but we speak English here, primarily, in the US, so you can see where the problem comes in.

I mean, it's not difficult to pronounce. It isn't as if only English names are used in the US.

Ok. I think you're missing my point. Anyway, as a Meredith, it's weird and it's fine.

[Anonymous]

Pretty, and I've liked every Meredith I've met. But not "wow!" amazing.

[Anonymous]

Many years ago, I shared that I disliked a particular name. My best friend responded immediately: "That's my mother's name." I learned my lesson.

[Anonymous]

So what would her nickname be when she gets older? Mere or Edith?

You always have to think of the nicknames, because it is a long name. People tend to shorten their names as they get older. Jonathan becomes Jon, Samantha becomes Sam, and on and on. Only mom calls me Samantha...

My kids are grown, just my two cents.

[Anonymous]

One of the sweetest girls I babysat was a Meredith nn Merry and she was a happy, merry creature. Big fan of the name!

[Anonymous]

One of my BFFs is Meredith. She goes by Meredith.
She's awesome and the name totally fits her.

[Anonymous]

Love it. Classic. I have a cousin with that name, she's a lovely person.