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[Opinions] Re: Myra
in reply to a message by BBH
I can't like it, as all I think of is Myra Hindley, the serial killer. She died a few years back. She was pretty much the most hated woman in Britain. Edit: I took this from the comments section on Myra:Absolutely taboo in Britain due to the fame of Myra Hindley, one of the Moors Murderers. Almost the female equivalent of Adolf here.
-- Anonymous User 6/10/2006Got such a bad reputation in the UK as said above, it's like it's illegal! I don't think you'll find a Myra here without at least being over 50.
-- Anonymous User 6/17/2006

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Yes, I have heard that before. Because I have never heard of Myra Hindley (I am American), it doesn't really phase me, and Myra has been in the top 1000 year pretty much since the name statistics were first recorded.I think the disdain for Myra is regional enough so that I would still use it. After all, I am sure the name isn't the reason why the person did something wicked.
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Oh, I know that her name didn't cause her to harm people. It is just an association that is far too strong for me to ever consider using the name. I don't even like it. Myra Hindley is first person many people associate with the name Myra.
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Probably because it was relatively unusual, so it looked like a one-owner name. Or maybe that kind of sexual violence seems worse when enjoyed by women? Because nobody stopped using Ian because of Brady ...
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