We've come up with Mary Ellen and Mary Beth, which are okay, but are stuck after that. Mary Eliza as you suggest, or something like Mary Violet, Mary Sophia, Mary Olivia, Mary Alexis, Mary Louise, etc. Also, I taught in a large (protestant!) My struggle was that I didn’t want two people being called Mary in the same family, so I considered a double name which would combine Mary with another family name. I do think that a double Mary name sounds Catholic to me because traditionally that is how Catholic families differentiated multiple Marys in one family. Mary-Margaret: Can go by Maggie, Marge, Meg 5. We planned to bite the bullet, pair Mary with a family surname, and have two daughters with double names, but I just couldn’t do it. Mary Anne. If I say the names together, Clara, Lydia, Valerie, Mary, I feel like I’m saying a lot of “air” and “ree.” Not enough, however, to make me say it doesn’t work. Insert Beth, Kate, Margaret, Violet, etc, when our LAST NAME RHYMES with Mary? Or just move Mary to the middle spot & name her Agnes Mary. Mary Anne and Mary Clare (which I love!) All of our girls have one name that is a family name and we are down to Mary which is a family name on both sides. However, I know other kids with double-barrel names and I don’t automatically think of Catholicism: John David, Michael James, Peggy Rose. i'm from the south so i love double names such as Mary Kate or Connor Ryan... Answer Save. I love Mary Agnes nn’d Maggie. Well, I just adore Mary Agnes, and I have a deep fondness for Mary Eliza, as Eliza is my own middle name. Mary Ann, Mary Beth, Mary Lou, Mary Jo, Mary Marie, Mary Elizabeth, Mary KateVery few names don't go with Mary Her middle name was Margaret and her mother calls her exclusively “Mary Margaret” but no one else does. 3. b/c it’s so obvious that I am (names, Irish coloring, area of country, etc, school). I think it is a beautiful timeless name and that you should pair it or single it in any way that just plain feels and sounds right to you. Outside of my family I know a few people named Marianne/Mary Ann/Maryann, and I know one Marybeth, and I don’t think any of them are Catholic either. I taught or knew of little girls named Mary Kate, Mary Beth, Mary Catherine, Mary Ralph, Hannah Kate, and Annie Grace. I don’t think it’s her name that gives off that impression though. I grew up around a lot of Catholics, and if I met a mom aged person, Mary would maybe make me think of Catholicism. Names like Billie-Jo, Amelia-Rose, and Lily-May were the most popular. The practice developed for a variety of reasons. However, when naming Valerie most of our family and friends immediately said all the Mary names we picked out sounded like Catholic nun names. -Mary June Mary Kate Olsen is 28), but not many who are just Mary. Or Marie. I think she will be called Smelly for years, and that could be a hard thing for a little girl (especially in middle school). My next door neighbors as a kid all had Mary Something names. Among all Mary names, Anne Malleck. My mother was a Mary, and my paternal grandmother and paternal aunt are also Mary, therefore I needed a double name. Mary Louise is my favorite! Marian and Miriam are darling too. about how we Lutherans know about the two Marys in the bible and think of them as pretty much equally important. It’s not necessarily bad, but the association is there. Right not just Mary and then have a middle name? http://www.campheff.com/. As far as the Smelly Mellie comment– I’m a Janelle who is often called Nelly, and it was fairly easy to squash any Smelly Nelly comments pretty early on. M ary- baby names and what they mean, with 20 results. My husband and I are the parents of 3 beautiful girls:Clara Jane, Lydia Kierston and Valerie Ann. I love Mary Agnes nn Maggie, but I don’t know if I love it with your sibset? Mary- names are used more often as feminine names. I’d also suggest Mariel, one of my favorites. I went through school with a girl named Mary (so she’s 42 now). 4 years ago. If you love Mary Alice, I wouldn’t let that stop you. Swistle: I would love to see a post about names that pair well with Mary as a middle name; I’m guessing that I’m not the only one who found this tricky! Mary Louise. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Miriam (possible nicknames Miri or Mimi), Maria, Molly (traditionally a diminutive for Mary), Mia, Maura, Maureen, there are literally dozens of options that could work. I like Mary paired with an unusual word/name like that….Mary Plum, Mary Dash, Mary Lore, Mary Ellis, Mary Vale, etc…. I asked my very devout catholic friend if there were any problems from a catholic perspective and she said absolutely not. How many do you recognise? 4. ), Mary Ingrid (nn Mimi) LOVE THIS Mary Agnes is one of my favorites, too. Learn how your comment data is processed. A healthy mind gives you a healthy body but a dirty mind will give you laugh aches all over your body, so make it work. I’d be far more likely to assume a family was Christian if they had children named Ephraim or Judah, but Mary (even with Agnes) seems to be so classic (but underused as of late), that it falls in the same camp for me as names like Noah and Asher– I wouldn’t assume parents of those boys were Christian. Mary double names just sound Southern to me. I love Mary _____ names and have since Mary Kate Olsen walked on to the set of Full House. Mary names are popular as baby girl names. The double-Mary names sound very fresh and charming to me, and also quite Catholic. I have a one-year-old whose full name is Mary J@meson Lastname. 0 0. blue eyed girl … I think it’s very fresh and young-sounding (even though I have two aunts named Mary) and I love picturing the name on a little girl. amanda2hottt. When I was working at a children’s birthday party place I remember seeing a group of friends that had a Mary Martha, Mary Frances, and a Mary Thomas… I remember thinking it was odd that there were three Mary Somethings in a group of probably eight girls, but I don’t remember assuming they were Catholic. Mary Hampton, Mary Banks, Mary Vance, etc. I’m not catholic but I’m fine with the assumption – it isn’t like it’s an insult or anything! 17 Answers. Two First Names Double Trouble By Mary Clare Fleury: When I was a kid, having two first names was no big deal. On a side note, I do vaguely think of Mary Agnes as Catholic, but don’t think that matters, assumptions happen with every name! Kinda agree that the nickname Mellie has some risky teasing options though. Of the ideas suggested I like the intuitive nickname option of Mary Agnes nn Maggie. Meaning: “Princess” and “fair.” Not a bad combo. She always went by Marguerite. Email: Swistle at Gmail dot com. (For reference, I’m 25). Mary … I think they’re all great! I’m a Mary Kate and growing up I never really got asked if I was Catholic. 0 0 0. Around here it’s fairly common to pair Mary with a family surname i.e. Seemed “refreshed” version of Mary Ann to my ear. Julie Anne. When Mary was five months old my MIL said “Well, you could have done Mary Agnes and called her Maggie” and I almost died. Can you imagine "Mary… Some might call them pretentious, others find them super cute, but it seems a hyphen is becoming a popular baby moniker must-have! My main concern with a double-barreled Mary is simply that I think most people will tend to drop the second name, so you’d have to be okay with her being called just Mary quite often. It is a charming book and the little girl in it was called Mary Toy. It’s her devout demeanor and life focus. But then, hey, so are lots of kids that I know with names like Sam and Levi and Lilianna. Or is that a plan that friends and family would use the nickname but she’d be called Mary Agnes just as often and introduced by her formal name? Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Lots to consider. My oldest daughter is Maria Kathleen, I liked the name and tradition of naming a daughter Mary but my husband liked a longer name so she became Maria which of course suits her perfectly, now. Swistle lives with her husband Paul and their pseudonymed children Robert (born 1999), William (born 2001), twins Elizabeth and Edward (born 2005), and Henry (born 2007). Probably. Is your last name simple to spell and pronounce? Also, yeah, clearly Irish and Catholic so it doesn’t really speak to the “does this sound Catholic?” but to the “can you put Mary in the middle?”. Not sure how I feel about the repeating “air” and “ree” sounds…..I pronounce Mary a bit more like Merry and less like the a’s in Clara & Valerie. Lv 6. Mae or May is also a classic nickname for Mary if you like this route. I also like a lot of names derived from Mary– Mariah, Maura etc. I am Catholic, and I’d assume a Mary Agnes who went by that in everyday life might be — same for a Mary Margaret, Mary T(h)eres(e)(a), Mary Cecilia, Mary Frances. Suddenly sounds fresh again. One thing that makes it less obviously Catholic is, I think, to use a more masculine middle: Mary Blair (as in the amazing Disney illustrator), Mary Blake, Mary Rae. Mary Sophia is pretty, and a great way to add some interest to the ubiquitous Sophia. No solution seemed quite right. to have him have a double-barrel first name. My brother is dating a college freshman named Mary Frances and even with Catholic grandparents on both sides of my family, I didn’t assume she was Catholic– rather, I was excited to find that she had such a lovely name! Whether you hate them or love them — hyphenated names are actually a big deal. When I was four, I asked my mother what my middle name was. Just wanted to weigh in in favor of the single Mary. We call her Emmeline and Emme, but I also use Emmeline Mary at least once a day, as I love the sound of it and miss my Aunt Mary (she made it to 106!). The names have slipped in popularity since then, but nevertheless are currently of heavy use. However, it was a deal breaker for me when I thought of the possible nickname of Malice. Is there any way of sprucing up Mary and making it seem “fresh” as a double name? Love Mary Alice! Alena (#736) and Fatima (#344) are two of the more trendy birth names among these, while Ahne (TOP 59%) and Ane (67%) are … Some of them go by full given names, some use a shortened first name plus the second name, some even go by initials. It seemed that the only rhythm that worked was a three-syllable first name, but I might have just been narrow minded about it:). Making new names is becoming more and more popular and one of the best ways to do this is by combining two smaller names. Thinking it over further, I don’t think I know any double-Marys who aren’t Mariannes or Maryellens or some other combination that hasn’t been stripped of the Catholic feeling. I would, however, assume a Mary _____ was Catholic. I am Catholic and would not assume that a child named Mary Agnes was Catholic any more than I’d assume an Asher or Ester was Jewish. Thanks to people like AIB and many others for giving the Indians courage to f*k*n*g laugh out loud on hilarious double meaning jokes. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. My brother was another story… but I wouldn’t let that fear keep you from Mary Eliza if you love it. Struggling to choose between two names for your baby? Leah Kay. It’s actually a Southern tradition to choose two monikers for your newborn, and it’s totally trending. I hear it is a very influencing experience. Do your other girls have nicknames? My cousin has a Mary Katherine, but she has only ever gone by Mary and she is 17 years old and I think the only Mary in her class. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. If you plan to call her Maggie, it may hardly ever come up. But I’ve always liked her name. The names Bettie,Anna, Ann, Mary, Billie, Carol, Sadie, Georgia and Emma are all great names to start with — and add a shorter second name to complete your double name. Within the top 1000 baby names then, there were 26 Mary names. avg. If the combination names continue to sound not-quite-right for your family, and if the air/ree sound repetition doesn’t bother you, then I suggest Rosemary. I love them all! Would I assume Mary Double was Catholic? Tough/funny/”this is my motorcyclist/rockstar name,” rather than insulting/humiliating/hurtful. Both are lovely choices, so I think you have a lot of freedom. Or does Mary, as a stand alone name, work with our other naming choices? I don’t hear a lot of double-barreled names, so to me, that’s what makes Mary-Agnes or Mary-Eliza stand out. I love the suggestion above of Mary Beatrice, nn Mary Bee. Mary Jo. Of course there are always the "Mary Crawford"s but I think the trend has been moving away from that for a long time as it just doesn't sound very feminine. Lilly Anne. I’m 28 and the name sounds a little Catholic to me, but it wouldn’t if I knew the family wasn’t. I’d suggest Merritt Agnes (nn: Merry or Maggie). I think Mary Eleanor –> Mellie would be an easier jump to make. In 1900, 13.883% of baby girls were given Mary names. Required fields are marked *. I love Mary Agnes on it’s own. Mine isn’t. I’m an active protestant and there’s some sort of joke (maybe Garrison Keillor?) My family was certainly in the minority when it came to religion. I personally love double names, I think they have a lot of charm, and would definitely consider using one for future children. There’s also the possible nickname Mia there, if you like that, and I think it would appropriately honour someone named Mary. As I had a very very dear Great Aunt Mary, a beloved grandmother Mary who died far too young, and a lovely mother-in-law Mary (who is a non-Catholic Mary Catherine), I was keen to use the name Mary for one of my girls. What are ship names? My 4yo son has a double first name – John Henry – and I love it. Marie seems fresher than Mary. I also hear the standard Mary Grace, Mary Helen, Mary Katherine, etc a lot. And especially if you’re planning on calling her Maggie, it seems less of a problem. I adore the name Mary, fwiw. As populations grew, names necessarily became more complex in order to distinguish individuals from each other. boyfriend? I’m not sure that’s your style, but thought it might appeal – it undeniably makes Mary Double Name feel distinctive. I love Mary Agnes! Swistle, it blows my mind that your public school does not serve meat on Fridays. (I like Valerie too, but it doesn’t work with my surname) Anyway, I love you naming style! I say go for it, if you like it! Not to the face of someone who has remarked upon an association.) But on that point, is that a plan to CALL her Maggie and introduce her that way? I would maybe explore that line of more international or not tradition first names, but I would not give up on Mary Agnes. Millie-Faye (German and English origin) the first part meaning "industrious", and … I still really love this name combination, but am wondering if people would respond better if we chose something like Mary Eliza nn Mellie? I also have a neighbor who has an 8-year-old girl, Mary Rose. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Now I am obsessed! Here are some other names similar to Mary: I had to comment because my daughter’s name is Clara and if I have another she will quite possibly be named Lydia! It used to bother me when I was little when teachers would call me Mary on the first day of school, but I’ve grown to like having a formal name and an everyday nickname. (It is perhaps worth noting that I have never been to Catholic school, however. Twenty20 John Preston. Many double-barrelled names are written without a hyphen, which can cause confusion as to whether the surname is double-barrelled or not. Was going to suggest Mary Elise…. I think it’s worth asking the follow-up question “So what? “This is my daughter, Maggie”? Mary Catherine, Mary Kate, Mary Kathleen, Mary Elizabeth, Mary Grace, Mary Claire, Mary Caroline, Mary Rita, Mary Ellen, Mary Noelle… About 10% of my class was named Mary _______, though many of them went by nicknames. She also has a *very* Irish last name but they are not Catholic. (And I have heard of ‘ME’ pronounced like ‘Emmy’ as a nickname), I knew a girl named Mary-Rain i though that was unique and pretty. And Rosemary was a good suggestion. But I also think Mary by itself could be a great choice. I might make an assumption about religion for someone named Mary Anyname with a super Irish last name (like McGuire, O’Brian or Murphy) but then what? Sophia-Grace: Can go by Sophie, Gracie 3. We're thinking through some girl names and are liking the possibility of a double name beginning with "Mary." FWIW, when I hear a double-Mary name I usually first assume southern rather than Catholic. It seems more vanilla than your other girls in some way I can’t seem to articulate. Scarlet Anne. I’m not sure how I feel about Mary on its own in this sibling group. Best wishes as you welcome your next daughter! I don’t know general convention for double first names. Austin Rae. I think that Catholicism is sufficiently integrated into American culture that nobody will know whether you’re Catholic, you’re naming your daughter after a Catholic ancestor, or if you just think Mary Louise Parker has a cool name. But if you plan to call her Maggie most of the time anyway, that will be less of a problem. Mary Beth. Doesn’t read especially Catholic to me, FWIW. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! My mother’s name is Rose Bridget and her brothers call her Rose Bridget, as did everyone she went to school with. – Marion Every other Mary I know is Catholic. I will second the Mary Kate suggestion – as that was the first thing that came to my mind. I find, though, that I am rooting for you to use a Mary ____ name. Be mindful that they will use some version of this name for the entirety of thei… I read these comments quickly and changed “Mary Alice” to “Malice.” So I think I like Mary Elise better! I am not Catholic-Free, ha!, in that I am Catholic, and it’s true that it was traditional a long time ago to name your first girl Mary. Also love Swistle’s observation that no one will be mistaking your baby for a Catholic nun (!). I think Mary Agnes gives more of a Catholic feel than many Mary namesbecause there is a St. Agnes and a play that was made into a movie about a Catholic nun who gives birth. I have followed your blog for sometime and remember awhile back you posted about double Mary names. Double Boy Names. I also like Mary Ellen. I think Mary Agnes is adorable, and the nickname Maggie definitely takes away any hesitation I’d have about it. I knew an Agnes who changed my life. Molly-Kate: Can go by Kay, Katie, MK 4. I think calling Mary Agnes “Maggie” is sweet. Mary Gabrielle (MG) Oooo, I would THINK I wouldn’t like the Malice thing, but actually I do! I’m kicking myself for that now. 0 1. jeudy. But, I'm not giving up either one. Around here its usually names likes, "Mary Margaret, Anna Katherine, etc". When it comes to Southern girls, you probably know at least a few with a double-dose monicker. My friend Molly is Mary, her mother Susie is also Mary Susan, my friend Jenny is Mary Jennifer, I mean, no Mary I know actually goes by Mary! I love how Mary Anna rolls off the tongue! We are not Catholic and wondered if people would assume we were, but so far no one has asked (or cared). Would she then have a middle name as well? These girl names were at the height of their popularity 8 decades ago (USAGE OF 4.6%) and have become significantly less popular since (USAGE 0.2%, 96% LESS), with names like Maryanne becoming somewhat outmoded. Your posts are welcome so long as they stay on topic and remain civil, Press J to jump to the feed. I always loved that! My first favorite double Mary name was Mary Alice. I typically choose from questions submitted the previous week. 2. In the South, we take double names seriously. Her two older brothers chose D@isy as her middle name, and no one in the family realized it was a nickname for Margaret until I mentioned it– they thought it was a fabulous connection. I say go for it! Mary-Lou (Latin origin), this classically popular double-barrelled baby name means "star of the sea." None of them are Catholic, although Mary Alice is Very Religious. I grew up Catholic and have many Mary ____’s in the family ( Mary Kay, Mary Joan, Mary Jean and just plain Mary in the first name and middle spot). 1 decade ago. But if I was going to select a double Mary name, I wouldn’t hide it by using a nickname that didn’t include Mary in it. I have a friend who just had a baby Marie, and it is so refreshing and adorable as a first name on a little baby. If I met a little girl named Mary ______, I would wonder if her family was Catholic, but I wouldn’t assume it and it wouldn’t make a difference either way. As a double-named, I personally wouldn’t give a double name to child unless my last name were of the Cole/Smith/Johnson variety. Maryanne (but only when written as one name) Mary Sue and Mary Ellen (and technically Lisa Marie I guess). My favorite combinations (that are in the running for our third baby) are: We used Mary as an honor name after a Catholic grandma who didn’t raise her children Catholic and we are not at all Catholic. At Vanderbilt, I was in school with a Mary Brown, Mary Michael, Mary Beth, Jane Allison, Mary Margaret, Anna Kate and Anne Marie, to name a few. I think Mary is a perfect fit in this sibset– two names ending in A, two names ending in ie/ y. Mary Agnes sounds more potentially Catholic to me than something like Mary Alice, which sounds Southern. The repeated sounds with Clara and Valerie don’t bother me at all, and classic, slightly old fashioned names seem to be the definition of fresh right now. We all called her Mary, which eliminates any potential Catholic nun associations. I don’t really regret it, as my daughter is a perfect Hazel, but if I ever had another, I would go back to the double Mary name. You know, the mother of Jesus and Mary who wouldn’t help with the dishes. I’m Catholic, and I go to a very prominent Catholic university where I hear Mary/ Mary ______ names ALL the time. Stella Kate. 8) Faith and Hope She also asked about using Mary on its own, or using other double-Mary names. – Maren 5. Have you ever read the book Cold Sassy Tree? Down here, we don’t kid around when it comes to double names. Perhaps this could be an option for you? Mary is a sweet name on a little girl and I just love some of the double names, especially Mary Louise. Facing the confusion and the shortening, Mary … and I do think most of them are beautiful!). Mary- names for baby girls, with 105 entries. I’m a bit confused. These are the top picks for double-barrelled baby names for girlsin 2019. I am catholic and went to a school with nuns so Mary Agnes does sounds a bit ‘nunlike’ to me, also Mary Margaret. Facebook page for Swistle: Baby Names. Ship, not the boat, is short for "relationship" What are cute pet names for your boyfriend/girlfriend? Mary Anne and Mary Clare (which I love!) I know a ton of Marys but I don’t know many that actually go by Mary. Brooke Lynn. What about Mary Anna nickname Annie? Mary Blanche Haha, that is such a good way of thinking about it. I don’t think it’s a bad association and also one that is quickly washed away when you say you aren’t. I am Catholic, and I live in a heavily Catholic area. score: 14 of 25 (57%) required scores: 1, 10, 13, 16, 20 list stats leaders vote Vote print comments. Plus Maggie is sweet. I also think Mary Alice nn Malice might be the best thing I have heard all week. Mary Iris Swistle on Twitter As the story goes, I burst into tears and said: "That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard! Mary Claire. Thank you so much! Other ones I've heard and like - some sound like they incorporate some family names: Ann Spencer. I have a friend named Marielle – Mary Elle? – I knew a very glamourous Italian lady called Mela (it means apple in Italian I think and have always thought it was a charming nn), We love the nn Lainey but dont like Elaine, I was thinking Mary Alaina, but that does give five syllables, possibly a mouthful for a little girl and I am not sure if the two names match in style. “Where’s Ashley?” is FAR FAR more common than “are you Catholic?” but that’s probably specific to MK. Maybe Marguerite Agnes nn Maggie or even Daisy? One of my favorites has always been Margaret Mary. What DID occur to me was that they had picked a really cool-sounding name! I just re-read your post and realized that a pregnancy containing a fourth daughter might still be theoretical; kudos to you for long-range planning, and I’m sorry if I made an incorrect assumption! Here is the ultimate list of double names for your Southern baby.
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