Comments on: Name of the Day: Miriam

By: Sarah A

Sarah A — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:03:31 +0000

My sister’s name is Maryam, which is the Arabic form of Mary. She was named for our paternal grandmother. My own mother says she always had a hard time getting people to understand that my sister’s name is Maryam (Mary with ‘am’ at the end!) and not Miriam or Maryann or Marion. My sister loves her name and doesn’t mind correcting people. I personally prefer Miriam, both the spelling and the pronounciation. I also love the nickname Mia, which my sister occasionally goes by.

By: Bizzy

Bizzy — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:00:23 +0000

Miriam is my husband’s new favorite name for a future daughter. I love it’s sound and history, but I was a tiny bit bothered that it doesn’t feel quite as fresh as some of the names on our list and was maybe too steadfast. It is growing on me by leaps and bounds, though, and may even rise to the top.

By: Kat

Kat — Thu, 07 May 2009 03:52:05 +0000

I have always loved MIriam. It sounds musical, lyrical; reminds me of wind chimes. It was one of my first choices a few years ago and somehow fell to the wayside; perhaps it’s time to add her back into the mix.

By: SophieGray

SophieGray — Sun, 03 May 2009 01:52:37 +0000

Miriam is another I just don’t care for. To me, she’s rather classic, but not in a light, feminine way like Jane, Elizabeth or Madeline, but in a heavy, frumpy sort of manner. Eh, she’s a little lacklustre to me and reminds me way too much of Muriel, which I find exceptionally grating!!!

Sorry, she’s a miss for me!

By: Christina Fonseca

Christina Fonseca — Sun, 03 May 2009 01:16:05 +0000

I like that Miriam is familiar but that you don’t bump into one every time you turn around. It’s a classic that will always be around – the fact that it’s multicultural really appeals to me. I love her sound.

By: Lola

Lola — Sun, 03 May 2009 00:35:05 +0000

I like Miriam. “Zack & Miri Make a P*rno” almost killed Miriam for me, not that it was a horrible movie but wow, if I had thought like that in college, my Mother would have shot me! I think it’s light and lyrical and for me, anything I can get Mimi from, as you know, is a winner for me. But he made me write it off after that movie. I firmly like it and would love to meet a few more! Me? I got him to allow Marian/Marion. Which suits me fine!

By: photoquilty

photoquilty — Sat, 02 May 2009 22:07:32 +0000

I was surprised that you called this undiscovered, and was about to argue the point because it is a very traditional Jewish name – but then you covered that. I know many a Jewish Miriam. As a matter of fact, this name is in the Elijah camp for me. Too Jewish. My cousin is married to a german Mirjam (basically pronounced the same way) and I think that’s a very interesting spin. All in all, the name isn’t particularly offensive, but it is too Old-Testamenty and too old-ladyish for me.

By: Laney McDonald

Laney McDonald — Sat, 02 May 2009 21:56:45 +0000

I like Miriam. It’s a sweet, sophisticated name. I don’t find it dated at all. Miri and Mira are cute nicknames and I would definitely consider it as a middle name.

My maternal grandmother is a Mary, plus I know several other Mary’s. It’s a great way to honor my grandma. She’s a nice person for putting up with me and letting me live in her house. lol!

Anya’s middle name is Regina after my paternal grandmother, so giving a second daughter Mary or Miriam as a middle name would ensure that she wouldn’t feel left out.

By: Bek

Bek — Sat, 02 May 2009 20:51:40 +0000

I adore Miriam! It would be on the short list if my other half allowed it, but he’s not a fan. He finds it old and crusty – not at all the image I have of it! I find the name sweet but strong. Also, I really dig Miri or Mira as nicknames.

I know a few Miriams – Jewish and Conservative Christian alike.