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Margaret vs. Megan

Hi, everyone. I'm in love with the nickname "Meg" and want to find a full name. I've always thought that Margaret was a beautiful name. However, it can be shortened to Maggie, my parent's dog's name. Do you think that would be a problem? I've also always liked Megan, but it's Welsh. I don't have a Welsh bone in my body, and I don't want to appropriate. So, which full name should I use for my daughter?

The Top Baby Name is...

Margaret

41%

Megan

59%

Poll created: Nov 18, 2022
Total Votes: 41
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Comments

Lots of Megan's are not Welsh including the 3 that I know.
posted by Guest :: 2 years ago | report
I like Meghan
posted by D :: 2 years ago | report
I know lots of Megan's and none of them are Welsh.
posted by Nell :: 2 years ago | report
Megan or Margaret will be fine for the full name. Just call her Meg or Meggie from the start.
Some other ideas:
Marguerite
Migdalia
Magnolia
Margarita
posted by Jennyphilippa :: 2 years ago | report
I prefer the Meghan spelling but either way Margaret would have gotten my vote. I know many Megan's and it has never crossed my mind to wonder if they are Welsh or not.
posted by Katie :: 2 years ago | report
Megan/Meghan is fine. So is Margaret, but Meg is more natural for Megan.
posted by Guest :: 2 years ago | report
I like Megan better. Agreed that many many Megans are not welsh including I'm positive most if not all I've known. Megan works better for Meg as well.
posted by Guest :: 2 years ago | report
Megan was very popular for a spell in the '90s. It's common enough by now, you wouldn't be appropriating. I also think Megan makes more sense if you want the nickname to be Meg. Megan also sounds fresher than Margaret if that matters to you.
posted by FA :: 2 years ago | report
Definitely Megan is far prettier than Margaret
posted by Guest :: 2 years ago | report

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