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What do you think of Miranda? Surprised it was so common, it almost made the top 50 at one point.
I like the nn Miri but hate Randi, do you think people would try to call her that? How many do you know?
I like the nn Miri but hate Randi, do you think people would try to call her that? How many do you know?
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I know a Miranda Elizabeth! She's always been Miranda - no nns at all, ever. But most people aren't so strong-minded! Even the possibility of Randy puts me right off, but I understand it wouldn't be a problem in the US.
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I've only ever met one Miranda, and she was a little brat, so for a long time I had a negative connotation with this name. However, I started to lose that association and now I like the name. I think it's pretty. I would go with Mira or Miri or maybe even Mindy as a nickname. I would avoid Randy/Randi at all costs, but I don't think too many people would naturally call her that.
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Hmmmm... Mindy's ok.
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Oh Randi or Randy is an awful nickname, for either gender! I really hope nobody would use that nickname automatically! I don't know about in the USA but here in the UK the word "randy" is a synonym for "horny", which is definitely not something you want to be called!
The only Miranda I know is the same age as me (20) and is called Mandy (which is a million times better than Randi)
The only Miranda I know is the same age as me (20) and is called Mandy (which is a million times better than Randi)
This message was edited 7/21/2011, 8:14 AM
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Valid point in wanting to be sensitive re: the location where that nn is used... Most N. Americans aren't aware of randy being a slang term for horny (I'd heard something about it before but wasn't sure if it was true or just a rumour)... That's why despite it otherwise sounding cool to those of us who don't have that association very strongly, it wouldn't be a wise choice as a full name and one would need to be careful whom one used it around. Of course, N. Americans also use fanny as a euphemism for one's tuchas whereas it's a slightly more crude term for a nearby fem part in UK and Aus... Was once explaining to an American gal why I use the term bum bag rather than fanny pack and then heard hystarical laughter coming from an Irish gal in the next room over who'd never heard them called fanny packs before. (sliding paper doors in Jpns. buildings are far from sound proof).
Of course, I don't think that in a culture where it has that meaning that Randi would be an automatic or usable nn... Would def. be limited in its use.
Of course, I don't think that in a culture where it has that meaning that Randi would be an automatic or usable nn... Would def. be limited in its use.
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Is that only used in British English or in general? To me the word means "horny" as well, but I mix up British and American English a lot because I grew up in different countries.
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From the perspective of this one American, I would guess that many Americans are aware that randy=horny, just like they're aware that bonnet and boot=a car's hood and trunk or lorry=truck, but the term hasn't achieved any sort of widespread acceptance or usage.
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Thank you :) I was wondering because growing up there was this American show named Home Improvement and one of the kids was named Randy.
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I used to have a neighbor named Miranda who went by Randi exclusively. I didn't even know her real name until some of her mail was accidently delivered to me, and I couldn't believe she would pass over beautiful, elegant Miranda in favor of Randi.
Randi/Randy is really dated, imo--very 70s/80s. I think that actually helps avoid the nickname. Miranda nn Miri or Mira is much more current. Yes, there are always a few people who will go straight for the most aggravating nickname, but I don't think Miranda nn Randi would be an assumption you'd have to deal with every day. I hate Randi, too, and I wouldn't be afraid to use Miranda.
Of course, it must be acknowledged that a dd could insist on Randi herself, particularly when she's 13 and looking for a way to get under your skin.
Randi/Randy is really dated, imo--very 70s/80s. I think that actually helps avoid the nickname. Miranda nn Miri or Mira is much more current. Yes, there are always a few people who will go straight for the most aggravating nickname, but I don't think Miranda nn Randi would be an assumption you'd have to deal with every day. I hate Randi, too, and I wouldn't be afraid to use Miranda.
Of course, it must be acknowledged that a dd could insist on Randi herself, particularly when she's 13 and looking for a way to get under your skin.
This message was edited 7/21/2011, 6:52 AM
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I think it's kind of pretty. Have met a total of 2 Mirandas that I can recall in my entire life. Never even thought of Randi as a nn for Miranda until you mentioned it. However, I have to admit, I really don't like Miri and would find Randi to be WAY cooler... though, I don't see why Miranda needs a nn... It's pretty as is... Randi's fun and spunki. Miri sounds almost like a Jpns. sauce w/ fish flakes in it.
This message was edited 7/21/2011, 7:01 AM
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I've met one Miranda and I don't think anybody really calls her by a nickname. I really like the name. I think it is so pretty. I didn't realize it was that popular either. I think that if you started calling her Miri when she is really little then others will start too and if you tell them that is what she likes to go by as soon as she starts school. It shouldn't really be a problem then.
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Lovely, but I don't know any.
I would never think of Randi as a nn, only Miri. If she called herself Miri few people would be likely to think of an alternative.
I would never think of Randi as a nn, only Miri. If she called herself Miri few people would be likely to think of an alternative.
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