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Greek
"fragrant, an aromatic shrub, myrrh"
One of many M names -- including Murray, Melvin, Morton, Milton, and Marvin -- given to first-generation Jewish boys to replace the old-fashioned Moses. Now we'd pick Moses over any of them. Myron…
Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian and Polish variation of Myron, Greek
Myron still has ways to go before sounding stylish again, but this Eastern European variation has a more contemporary look.
Irish
"festive; affection, endearment"
An anglicized spelling of Muirne, the name of the mother of Finn mac Cool in Irish legend, Myrna has a unique sound and two possible meanings, both of which are positive. Actress Myrna Loy was a…
Dutch
"myrrh"
A Dutch name reminiscent of Mira, Mirre comes from the Dutch word for "myrrh". Used as a nickname or on its own, it's a sleek and pretty possibility for parents with Dutch heritage.