Myrtle

I really really like this name! I don't know why, but I imagine a nice looking middle-aged woman with this name as she drinks coffee at a cafe. It's a sweet and simple name but not all too common.

I used to hate this name and I mean HATE this name. Now I realize it's not pronounced MER-TLE but MER-TEL that changed my whole perspective. I love the name it's a classic!

Horrible name. I mean come on, you wait 9 months and name your child M Y R T L E?

I think it sounds beautiful. It's a bit old sounding, but I think it can make a comeback.

Sounds odd.

Pretty!

I love this name it's such a cute and pretty name but the only negative thing is it rhymes with turtle and reminds me of the mean little red haired girl from Lilo and Stitch but that doesn't bother me, it's still a beautiful name and I'd love to use this someday!

Myrtle is cute. It makes me think of the color green, plants, books, candles. It's a nice, witchy sort of name.

Myrtle is an ok name, however stairs could be a concern, not a hideous name though.

Such a lovely name, never met a Myrtle I didn't like, (watch out for stairs though!).

This name was really popular many decades ago, however, in these days it's really rare. While it may sound harsh, I think this name has elegance, class and beauty! I like this name and Myrtle stands out comparing with other names, in a good way!

I think it sounds very classy and dignified.

I like this name much more now. It's really pretty and classic.

I like it... sort of.

I usually don't mind dated names, but Myrtle just really screams old lady to me.

Quite ugly. Reminds me of the little ginger girl from Lilo and Stitch who was so nasty.

There is a rockabilly song from the 1950s called "Who Put The Turtle In Myrtle's Girdle." So I can't hear the name without thinking of that song. But I think it's kind of a great name. Way better than things like Peyton and Skylar.

Cute!

Before I read any of the other comments, I wanted to add my own opinion on this name. I love this name because it always sounded so earthy and natural to me for some reason. It makes me think of a dark and mysterious girl who is really in tune with nature. Or of autumn. Or dew drops on green leaves. I don't know. But never do I associate this name with an old lady.

To me, Myrtle is one of the most beautiful names out there. Yes, I know Myrtle has a very negative background to it, like rhyming with turtle and only being used for old ladies. But, I don't see those things at all in the name!

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When I hear the name Myrtle I think of the beautiful pink flowers that the name comes from, and also of a woman who is outgoing, confident, and kind. In fact, Myrtle is one of the top names that I'd want to use if I have a daughter.

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Many Victorian floral names that were seen as "old lady names" a few years ago like Hazel and Violet are having huge comebacks, so I think Myrtle would fit right into that category! Even if it doesn't catch on, Myrtle would still be a unique name for a little girl.

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I hope the negative reputation towards Myrtle will turn around soon, and that the true beauty of the name will be seen.

I'm pretty sure hipsters would like this ugly name.

Sorry, but who in their right mind would name their kid this anymore? Myrtle is not only laughably dated, it eerily sounds like "Murder"
Myrtle Murder. How can you not make such an obvious connection?

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Myrtle should remain for grannies and turtles.

I adore the name Myrtle. While it may not be thought of as "traditionally pretty", it's a strong, distinguished name that's quite beautiful in my opinion.

What an ugly and dated name. It either seems like an old woman's name or a trashy name on a younger individual.

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Myrtle reminds me of the words turtle and murder.

I think this is a cute name. I would not personally use it, but it's not the worst name ever.

I think Myrtle is an amazing name and is the complete opposite of ugly. Myrtle flowers are so pretty.

It's a shame that the name of a beautiful plant can have such an unfavorable sound to it... the type of name associated with a villain or a bitter old woman. The Myrtle is an important symbol in many ancient cultures.

I know it's old and established, but it doesn't sound very nice, and it makes me think about the ghost haunting the toilet.

Sounds too much like turtle. I dislike it.

I really really really love this super-geeky name! It's amazing, although perhaps a bit too geeky, if there is such a state, but I would definitely use it as a middle name. Also, this name conjures up strong images of the Roman Empire, and that time period, for me, anyway, just perhaps because the myrtle plant is native to Italy and the Mediterranean region, I suppose. :)

This name makes me think of old ladies with white hair and dowdy faded dresses.

I like this name, but it sounds too close to "turtle" and "girdle".

It sounds ugly and dated, and it reminds me of the word 'murder'.

Very ugly name.

This has got to be one of the worst names I've ever come across.

Ee gads. Whenever I think of this name I think of Moaning Myrtle. Can't get it out of my head. Nope. But if I DIDN'T go with Harry Potter, I would still think this name is quite ugly. It sounds like a mix between murky and turtle. Gads.

I really dislike this name. Probably because it rhymes with turtle. It doesn't have a nice sound to me and it's not very interesting.

Ugly, ugly, ugly name. Makes me think of an old lady who wears ratty shawls and has five thousand cats.

Makes me think of the word "turtle".