Message: "Maureen" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Maureen

by Olwen (Likeyeahwhatev)

10/28/2017, 4:36 AM

I've been thinking about this name lately. I just think it sounds so warm, and lovely, like coming home after a while of being out in the cold and getting to cuddle under a blanket by the fire.

I know it's dated, and a lot of people's responses will be about how dated it is. But it was never mega popular, and I kind of like that it's out of style. A Maureen born to day would stand out, but not in a show-off-y I'd picture her being strong-willed, creative, not caring much what people think with her.

I guess I just really love Maureen right now! What do you think of it?

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- Theodora'sMommy (Nemesis0408)

10/29/2017, 7:12 AM

I don't find it as awful or dated as most of the -lene or -reen names. It's still not my style, but I wouldn't think it was bad if I heard it on a kid.

- mairinn

10/29/2017, 6:50 AM

It's a lovely name, I just love its sound and how it looks. I think it's ready for a come back.

- Solveig (cynthiajames)

10/29/2017, 4:19 AM

Love, love, love.

It's a lovely name, with a 1930s vibe to it. Very noir.

- foxgloves

10/29/2017, 3:22 AM

i love the sound, and i agree with the imagery you describe!

it also reminds me of something small and soft, like a bunny or chinchilla. so i guess unlike many people, i can very easily imagine it on a little kid.

- summitseeker (theparkite)

10/29/2017, 12:13 AM

I really think it's an awesome name! Maureen seems friendly, open, down-to-Earth, and strong. It may be old-fashioned but names don't come with an expiration date. Maureen is a good name and it should be used.

- A (guest)

10/28/2017, 7:19 PM

I think of someone in her 60s but would love to hear it on a child.

- Mireio (Anna21)

10/28/2017, 8:02 AM

I don’t really like it, I can’t picture a young Maureen as most I’ve met have been over 60. Plus I don’t like the way it’s pronounced here (MAUR-een rather than maur-EEN).

- mommymurphy

10/28/2017, 7:24 AM

I like Maureen a lot. I knew a Maureen growing up and she was really a spunky, dance to the beat of your own drum kind of girl. I don't find it dated as the one I knew is probably 30 now and I also know of 1 who's about 60 and I can easily picture it on a baby today. So it seems timeless to me.

- queenv

10/28/2017, 7:19 AM

It was my older sister's favorite name when she was aged about 12 - 15. She planned then to name a daughter Maureen. Later, she laughed at herself, and I can still hear how she'd pronounce Maureen when she did. I can't do it justice in print, but the second syllable was very elongated.

So I think it's dumb-sounding.

- Felie

10/28/2017, 5:07 AM

Hi Olwen !!!

Your description is so beautiful!!

The autumn, warm and the fire...
You are right!
That name is discreet and comfortable.

I can imagine a cheer housewife in her 50s who loves cooking for all her children and grandchildren that she invites to her house nearly every day.

A positive, sweet association...

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