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Help[Opinions] Myra and Vera
Myra and Vera have been on my mind lately, and today, I found out that Tori Amos was born Myra Ellen, which I think is really pretty. It seems like a lot of people consider Myra and Vera to be "old lady" names, but I think they're lovely. WDYTO Myra and Vera? How about Myra Eleanor, Vera Parthenope, and Vera Lorelei? Any other suggestions for combos?
This message was edited 11/9/2009, 6:36 PM
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I actually think Vera is rather exquisite, if severe.
Myra I have issues with. I like the spelling Mira better, but I am afraid it would be pronounced MEER-uh, instead of MY-ruh, which I find nicer. I know I would spell it Mira though because of family reasons.
Myra I have issues with. I like the spelling Mira better, but I am afraid it would be pronounced MEER-uh, instead of MY-ruh, which I find nicer. I know I would spell it Mira though because of family reasons.
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I think they go great together. They go so well that they would be great names for twin girls. Also they are not very old ladyish here in America. Vera Wang is has changed that preception. Also Myra isn't so different than Mara or Maya which are both very trendy. And in my opinion not as cool as Myra.
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My grandmother is Vera Leonie, though all her life she's gone by Leonie.
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She has a pretty name! I like both Vera and Leonie.
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I didn't know that was her real name. That is cool. I like both, but I wouldn't hesitate to use Vera. I think it's classy and beautiful. I like your combos.
Others:
Myra Beatrice
Myra Cecilia
Myra Daphne
Myra Elizabeth
Myra Frances
Myra Imogen
Myra Dorothea/Dorothy
Vera Beatrix
Vera Helen
Vera Penelope
Vera Sophia
Vera Lucia
Vera Eugenie/Eugenia
Vera Katherine
Vera Susanna
Others:
Myra Beatrice
Myra Cecilia
Myra Daphne
Myra Elizabeth
Myra Frances
Myra Imogen
Myra Dorothea/Dorothy
Vera Beatrix
Vera Helen
Vera Penelope
Vera Sophia
Vera Lucia
Vera Eugenie/Eugenia
Vera Katherine
Vera Susanna
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Thanks! I really like Vera Helen. Helen was my great-grandmother's name, so it works out well. I'll definitely keep that one in mind.
Myra Imogen is lovely too.
Myra Imogen is lovely too.
This message was edited 11/10/2009, 6:07 PM
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I'm surprised Vera never caught on in Britain, but hardly anyone has it.
One of Britain's most beloved singers is Dame Vera Lynn, who helped raise the nation's morale during the Second World War, and was known as "the Forces' Sweetheart". She's still alive, aged about 92 - and had a Number One hit recently with an old song!
Myra is a taboo name here - owing to public revulsion; it was the name of a loathsome woman surnamed Hindley who helped a notorious torturer/murderer of children in his wicked deeds.
One of Britain's most beloved singers is Dame Vera Lynn, who helped raise the nation's morale during the Second World War, and was known as "the Forces' Sweetheart". She's still alive, aged about 92 - and had a Number One hit recently with an old song!
Myra is a taboo name here - owing to public revulsion; it was the name of a loathsome woman surnamed Hindley who helped a notorious torturer/murderer of children in his wicked deeds.
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How funny. In a thread below I was asked for mns for Rosemary and Enid. I came up with Enid Myra, but was kicking myself that I didn't include Rosemary Vera when I had the chance.
Myra and Vera make me think of stalwart, WWII era names. Love them both. You'd be ahead of the curve because I think that's the next era of names to be revived.
Myra and Vera make me think of stalwart, WWII era names. Love them both. You'd be ahead of the curve because I think that's the next era of names to be revived.
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I agree that these names are going to be revived very soon!
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totally
WWII names are next up, just you wait. I keep telling my friends this and they think I am bonkers. But I honestly think that after a few years of the rich, fluffy meringue of Isabellas, Jaydens, Alexanders and Madisons, edgy parents will find names like Dorothy, Roger, Helen and Lawrence incredibly refreshing.
WWII names are next up, just you wait. I keep telling my friends this and they think I am bonkers. But I honestly think that after a few years of the rich, fluffy meringue of Isabellas, Jaydens, Alexanders and Madisons, edgy parents will find names like Dorothy, Roger, Helen and Lawrence incredibly refreshing.
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Hey, names like Myra and Vera are coming back in style! They are a little too daring for me, but I appreciate their uniqueness.
I simply adore Vera Parthenope, va-va-voom!
I simply adore Vera Parthenope, va-va-voom!
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Vera Parthenope is stellar!
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