Mary Heffernan, from Fort Jones, Calif., has left many people on social media scratching their heads after she revealed in a post that she and her husband Brian had named their four daughters Mary. In her post, the 47-year-old explained that their family had a long history of strong Catholic women named Mary on both sides, so when they started having kids, they decided they wanted to carry on the tradition. Her admission raised a lot of questions on social media, with many users wondering how she avoids confusing her daughters. It’s simple: her eldest, Mary Frances, goes by Francie; her second, Mary Marjorie, goes by Maisie; her third, Mary Jane, goes by JJ; and her youngest, Mary Teresa, goes by Tessa. Needless to say, social media is a haven for critics, and this post was no different. “The Internet always has opinions,” said Heffernan, who says she’s not fazed by the scrutiny and is proud of her decision to name all four of her daughters Mary. The bottom line: "Our family doesn't need outside approval. The girls love their names, and that's what matters.”
