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Marian...wdyt?
What do you think of this name? Is it useable for little girls today, and if so, would you consider it fn material or mn only? I love the medieval connotations, Robin Hood, as well as the fact that my grandmother's name was Maria, so it would honor her.Let me know your thoughts..TIA!
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It's my father's name!It's masculine where we come from.For a girl I also like the association with Robin Hood. I do prefer Mary, Marie, or Maria though.
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I like it, mostly because of the medieval connotations and Robin Hood. Otherwise I'd probably think it was boring-ish (like Jane... I thought it was too boring until I had some sort of association.) Anyway, I'd consider it mn material for myself, but it's good for a fn on someone else's kid.
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I had a student last year named Marian. She is 13 now. It is completely usable.
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Marian is okay. It always makes me think of the adjective - like, having to do with the BVM. And it looks like Marianne, only shortened, to me.I really like Marion though. Marion Cotillard makes it hip, too.
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It's OK; I've known a few, none of whom is young. Much more useable than Mary Ann, but not as zingy as Marianne.
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I prefer Miriam myself, but I think it's fine for little girls today. It works well as a first or middle name.
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Like it and think it's perfectly useable.
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I like it for the same reasons you do. It's a much better spelling than Marion. I think it's perfectly usable. I'd love to see a baby Marian.
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I like Marian a lot. Its never been a favourite but I have been thinking about it more lately. It is very sweet and such a beautiful forest green colour to me. I definitely think it is usable for little girls today- it is unusual without being weird. I don't think too many people would batt an eyelid at it really. Definitely fn material but it would make a nice mn too. I'd just like to see it used more in any position really!
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Oh Marian is lovely. I think it wouldn't be hard at all for a little girl to carry this name. I would recommend spelling it Marion, though. I believe that's how Maid Marion spelled her name.
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I love, love, love Marian (in both the primary and secondary positions).
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I love it. I also love Marion, maybe a bit more.
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I love Marian! I think Mairan its totally usable.
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