Myrna Loy's 3 syllables (2 + 1) hit the Hollywood sweet spot.
Myrna's 2 beats vs. Loy's 1 create a natural cinematic snap.
Myrna Loy's softer consonants cost it screen presence.
Myrna Loy misses the alliteration hook that makes names stick.
Myrna (5 letters) and Loy (3) are balanced in length — clean on any poster or marquee.
Myrna Loy's uncommon phonemes make it harder for audiences to latch on.
Myrna Loy's open vowels roll off the tongue — warm and screen-ready.