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Help[Opinions] Marcia, Moira, and Portia
Marcia, Moira, and Portia. What do you think?
Does the meaning of "pig" bother you for Portia?
Do you prefer the spelling Marcia or Marsha? Which one seems more modern to you, if you had to choose?
If you had to choose one for a child, which one would you choose and why? You can choose a middle name if you feel like it, too.
What if you had to choose one to rename yourself?
Does the meaning of "pig" bother you for Portia?
Do you prefer the spelling Marcia or Marsha? Which one seems more modern to you, if you had to choose?
If you had to choose one for a child, which one would you choose and why? You can choose a middle name if you feel like it, too.
What if you had to choose one to rename yourself?
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I've decided the meaning of Portia is not worse than Ursula or Tabitha. Pigs have their good qualities just like bears and gazelle do. However, I don't like Porcia because I see the word pork in it and think of cooked meat.
I used to really like Moira, but I'm more lukewarm after meeting one. I didn't like saying it IRL for some reason. It was like driving through foggy drizzle at midnight in name form.
I don't pronounce Marsha and Marcia the same. I prefer mahr-sya (Marcia), but if I wanted the Marsha pronunciation I'd use Marsha. Neither of them seems modern.
I would pick Portia, for myself or a child. I think it's fun. It's a little like an offbeat Gloria or Patricia.
Portia Winifred
Portia Harmony
Portia Iris
Portia Loveday
Portia Rosamund
Portia Kenina
Portia Nivaria
Portia Noxolo
Portia Nima
Portia Jane
Portia Hippolyta
Portia Vivian
I used to really like Moira, but I'm more lukewarm after meeting one. I didn't like saying it IRL for some reason. It was like driving through foggy drizzle at midnight in name form.
I don't pronounce Marsha and Marcia the same. I prefer mahr-sya (Marcia), but if I wanted the Marsha pronunciation I'd use Marsha. Neither of them seems modern.
I would pick Portia, for myself or a child. I think it's fun. It's a little like an offbeat Gloria or Patricia.
Portia Winifred
Portia Harmony
Portia Iris
Portia Loveday
Portia Rosamund
Portia Kenina
Portia Nivaria
Portia Noxolo
Portia Nima
Portia Jane
Portia Hippolyta
Portia Vivian
This message was edited 3/23/2022, 8:16 PM
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I don't like any of them.
Pigs are not the worst association I can think of and actually, I always thought of Port wine instead.
Neither strike me as modern. I know a lot of people pronounce them the same but instinctively, I pronounce Marsha just as it looks and Marcia as mar-see-uh.
Ick. I guess Marcia.
Marcia.
Pigs are not the worst association I can think of and actually, I always thought of Port wine instead.
Neither strike me as modern. I know a lot of people pronounce them the same but instinctively, I pronounce Marsha just as it looks and Marcia as mar-see-uh.
Ick. I guess Marcia.
Marcia.
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The town I grew up in had a river called the Moira flowing through it, so that does have some sentimental value. The locals always pronounce it with three distinct syllables, though. (mo-EYE-rah, or it often comes out as muh-WYE-rah).
Marcia is okay but dated.
I dislike Portia because it’s too close to Porche. The meaning isn’t great, but if I liked the name otherwise, I’d still consider it.
Marcia is okay but dated.
I dislike Portia because it’s too close to Porche. The meaning isn’t great, but if I liked the name otherwise, I’d still consider it.
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Moira is the only one I like. It's a pleasant form of Mary, and the Greek meaning is great fun as well. That said, I once knew a Moiragh, which I couldn't warm up to.
I think Shakespearean lawyer for Portia; pigs don't occur to me, and if they didn't bother the ancient Romans, who are we to complain?
Marcia is literally and figuratively classic; Marsha is mid-20th century. So, Marsha is more modern and more dated!
I might consider Moira for a child; I'd be more likely to consider Portia for myself.
I think Shakespearean lawyer for Portia; pigs don't occur to me, and if they didn't bother the ancient Romans, who are we to complain?
Marcia is literally and figuratively classic; Marsha is mid-20th century. So, Marsha is more modern and more dated!
I might consider Moira for a child; I'd be more likely to consider Portia for myself.
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Marcia is ok, different pronouciation than Marsha
Portia is lovely, I wouldn't worry about the meaning
Portia is lovely, I wouldn't worry about the meaning
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Marcia, Moira, and Portia. What do you think?
-Moira-
Does the meaning of "pig" bother you for Portia?
-No, not like most people would take time out of their day to look it up.-
Do you prefer the spelling Marcia or Marsha? Which one seems more modern to you, if you had to choose?
-Marcia, it's more balanced.-
If you had to choose one for a child, which one would you choose and why? You can choose a middle name if you feel like it, too.
-Moira, it's very cute.-
What if you had to choose one to rename yourself?
-Moira, It was almost my name anyways!-
-Moira-
Does the meaning of "pig" bother you for Portia?
-No, not like most people would take time out of their day to look it up.-
Do you prefer the spelling Marcia or Marsha? Which one seems more modern to you, if you had to choose?
-Marcia, it's more balanced.-
If you had to choose one for a child, which one would you choose and why? You can choose a middle name if you feel like it, too.
-Moira, it's very cute.-
What if you had to choose one to rename yourself?
-Moira, It was almost my name anyways!-
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Was this message originally titled Marcia, Marsha and Portia, or do I need more sleep?
I like all three names.
The meaning of "pig" for Portia used to really bother me. I discovered the name Portia when I was about 14 and when I found out it meant pig I was CRUSHED, I couldn't believe such a beautiful name had such an awful meaning. Luckily I've grown up quite a bit and addressed my own porcine prejudices and now I actually think the meaning is adorable.
I really enjoy Marsha, although Marcia is quite beautiful too. I guess I just love the slightly softer and dorky-vintage feeling of Marsha over Marcia's elegance. Although Marcia is undeniably more ancient, Marsha seems more "old fashioned" in a dated sense, so Marcia feels more "modern" by comparison.
Without a doubt I'd pick Moira to use, for either a child or myself. I love Moira so much. I do not think I could carry Moira well (I am definitely more of a Marsha than a Moira) but it would be fun to wear it anyway.
I like all three names.
The meaning of "pig" for Portia used to really bother me. I discovered the name Portia when I was about 14 and when I found out it meant pig I was CRUSHED, I couldn't believe such a beautiful name had such an awful meaning. Luckily I've grown up quite a bit and addressed my own porcine prejudices and now I actually think the meaning is adorable.
I really enjoy Marsha, although Marcia is quite beautiful too. I guess I just love the slightly softer and dorky-vintage feeling of Marsha over Marcia's elegance. Although Marcia is undeniably more ancient, Marsha seems more "old fashioned" in a dated sense, so Marcia feels more "modern" by comparison.
Without a doubt I'd pick Moira to use, for either a child or myself. I love Moira so much. I do not think I could carry Moira well (I am definitely more of a Marsha than a Moira) but it would be fun to wear it anyway.
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Nope, was always Moira, haha! I’m sure we can all use a little more sleep!
I guess the meaning of "pig" could be cute, maybe it’s just that we’re used to seeing the word used on people in a derogatory way.
Thanks for your answers :)
I guess the meaning of "pig" could be cute, maybe it’s just that we’re used to seeing the word used on people in a derogatory way.
Thanks for your answers :)
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