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Honoring vs. Margaret

We both had great grandmothers named Margaret, we were originally planning on using in as a middle but now we’re strongly considering using it as a first name. What is your favorite nicknames or not so common nicknames you’d use? Another variation we have to consider? Should we use it as a middle and give her her own first name?

The Top Baby Name is...

Honoring

0%

Margaret

100%

Poll created: Jan 19, 2017
Total Votes: 2
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If you love Margaret, use it for a first name.

My favorite nicknames are Greta, Daisy (for the Marguerite flower), Maisie and Mae.
posted by guest :: 7 years ago | report
I like Margaret. Some cute nicknames are Maggie, Margo, Rita, Margie, Mara, Marcy, and Etta

Some other variants are
Margot
Margaritte
Margarita


Some similar names are

Magnolia
Magdalena
Magda


All the nicknames apply to all of them.
posted by guest :: 7 years ago | report
Other versions of Margaret are Marguerite, Margarita and Marjorie. Another wonderful nickname is Margot which can also be used as a first name.
posted by guest :: 7 years ago | report
I absolutely LOVE Margaret! I also like Margaretta and Marguerite.
My favorite nicknames for Margaret are: Meg, Daisy, & Greta!
posted by guest :: 7 years ago | report
If you both love the name Margaret, I would advise you to choose it.

Naming your daughter after important women on both sides of the family would hold great meaning. It would forever connect her to the past and her heritage.
posted by guest :: 7 years ago | report
Margaret as a firdt name, nickname either Margo or Maisie!
posted by guest :: 7 years ago | report
I LOVE Margaret! And Greta is an adorable nickname!
posted by guest :: 7 years ago | report
I’ve really come to love Margaret. I used to overlook it. But it’s got a neat feature; it makes me think of a grand, strong lady at the same time as the girl-next-door. That’s rare. Plus, it’s got endless nickname possibilities: Meg, Maggie, Mae, Peg, Peggy, Maisie, Daisy Greta, Rita, and Pearl. My favorites are Meg and Peggy.

Variants are wonderful. But Margaret is lovely as is and it’s the most direct way to honor both of your great-grandmothers. It will be the most meaningful for your daughter. Good luck! :0)
posted by FredaCat :: 7 years ago | report
Margaret is great, though I think Marguerite is slightly prettier.

My favorite nn for Margaret or Marguerite is Maisie.
posted by guest :: 7 years ago | report
If you love it, you should use it. My favorite nickname for Margaret is definitely Etta! I also like Maisie, Mae, Margot, and Greta. I’m also really liking Marit and Maret which are nicknames for Margaret in some Scandinavian countries.
My least favorite nickname for it is Mamie...it just sounds unattractive and sort of like someone with a heavy accent trying to say a cross between Ma’am and Mommy.
posted by guest :: 7 years ago | report
I love Greta, Daisy and May/Mae.
posted by guest :: 7 years ago | report
Use it as a first name!! Nickname Maggie or Meg.
posted by guest :: 7 years ago | report
The only nickname of Margaret I like is Maisie.
posted by guest :: 7 years ago | report
Margaret nn Maggie has always been a favorite.
Each of my grandmas shared this in a way. I had a Maggie Mae & Margaret Evelyn; both lovely ladies.
posted by guest :: 7 years ago | report
Pearl is a nickname (or diminutive) of Margaret!
posted by guest :: 7 years ago | report

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