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Margot or Iris

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PepperOnMyPaprikash · 21/07/2012 11:38

Could I have opinions please?

I love both of these - Iris has been my favourite for a long time and Margot is a fairly recent addition to our very short shortlist. Not due for a few months and don't know if we are having a boy or a girl but we are pretty convinced if a girl then the choice will be one of these two.

Thanks in advance.

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AThingInYourLife · 21/07/2012 13:19

Ah yes, that pronunciation is nice.

But Iris is such a great, great name.

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PepperOnMyPaprikash · 21/07/2012 13:12

Thanks all.

AThingInYourLife - pronunciation would be Margo.

I actually loved Penelope Keith in The Good Life! So that wouldn't put me off.

iris is just gorgeous though.

So hard to make these decisions!

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jkklpu · 21/07/2012 13:08

really like both but prefer Margaux spelling

AThingInYourLife · 21/07/2012 13:07

Iris by a mile.

Margot pronounced Margo or Margott?

MoonHare · 21/07/2012 13:05

Agree with Ham69. Iris is a great name pretty but strong, think Iris Murdoch. I love it and wish we could use it but doesn't go with our surname. Margot however is just so connected with "The Good Life" and not ready for a come back yet imo.

DottieRose · 21/07/2012 13:02

I simply adore Iris! Margot is awful IMO!

Ham69 · 21/07/2012 12:21

I love Iris. Can't get Penelope Keith in "The Good Life" out of my head when I hear Margot.

Viviennemary · 21/07/2012 11:50

I really like both names. But prefer Iris.

Northernlurker · 21/07/2012 11:41

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Northernlurker · 21/07/2012 11:40

Margot. Iris is pretty but Margot is better. Very full of energy and she can be a cute little girl, a great teenager and then an MP or accountant or fashion designer or bus driver. Both are nice names but Margot definately edges it for me.

IHaveAFeatureWallAndILikeIt · 21/07/2012 11:39

I really like Margot, although - and you are going to hate me for saying this - children in the playground might change it to maggot :-(