Hélène or Marguerite - which one is your favourite?

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language · 24/08/2012 12:18

These are our favourites - we can't decide between them (our last name is French). Which name do you prefer and why?

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YouWithTheFace · 24/08/2012 14:37

Marguerite! We chose it as a middle name :)

MagdalenaAlec · 24/08/2012 13:40

Marguerite pour moi aussi! Very elegant name.
Agree that Hélène is dated.

minipie · 24/08/2012 13:10

Margeurite if you are in the UK, since Hélène will end up being pronounced Helen or Heleen in error (and the accents will often be missed off) whereas Marguerite is less likely to be anglicised. I also think it's prettier

I also love Margot

MrsJohnDeere · 24/08/2012 12:41

Helene

Yika · 24/08/2012 12:39

Helene. Lovely classic. Marguerite is a bit of a mouthful.

javotte · 24/08/2012 12:34

Marguerite, chère compatriote. Hélène is dated whereas Marguerite is due for a comeback.

hellymelly · 24/08/2012 12:21

Gosh, that is hard! I should say Helene as its essentially my name, but Marguerite is really pretty, and I love the flower too. I think maybe I very slightly prefer Marguerite, but really they are both beautiful classic and elegant names.

Psammead · 24/08/2012 12:20

Marguerite, although both are nice.

I just think it sounds prettier and I prefer the nicknames

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