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Margot or Margaux

61 replies

annabelw11 · 31/10/2016 07:08

Like both and can't decide on spelling.. would love honest opinions!

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Huppopapa · 31/10/2016 21:15

Margaux might be thought to be trying too hard. Like saying "Parree" for Paris.

A friend called Margot had a new secretary who typed a letter. The final T having been left off her name she told the typist; "It's Margot with a T, by the way."

Back came the second draft with, at the bottom, "Targo" Grin

goldielookingchain · 31/10/2016 21:05

Margot

TheCompanyOfCats · 31/10/2016 21:05

My DSd is a Margo, after her great aunt. She has always said the prefers her spelling to the one with the t on the end.

Maims100 · 31/10/2016 20:53

According to French Wikipedia, the queen Marguerite de Valois was known as Margot, and this short form was popularised by Alexandre Dumas in La Reine Margot as a previous poster mentioned. French wiki reckons Margaux is a recent alternative spelling, popularised by the wine. It also has a plural French ending, which would put me off, like you're describing a herd of animals or something. "I went down to la plage and saw a whole flock of Margaux..."

Yika · 31/10/2016 19:16

I prefer Margaux (but then I live in a French speaking country and know a Margaux). Looks glamorous to me. Margo(t) makes me think of the Good Life.

Pipilangstrumpf · 31/10/2016 14:36

Margo is the best option. Every language will pronounce it like you want, Mar-go. It's also the most 'English' version.

TheNaze73 · 31/10/2016 14:04

Both are lovely however, I prefer Margot

mumonahottinroof · 31/10/2016 14:01

Call her Margo

Sophronia · 31/10/2016 13:49

Margot or Margo

SpunkyMummy · 31/10/2016 11:26

Mar-gott is the German pronunciation.

If you're thinking about moving to Germany and can't stand the "gott" sound you should probably go with Margaux.

However, I really prefer Margot. It looks smarter.

AppleCanoe · 31/10/2016 09:28

Definitely Margot, love the name.

CakeRattleandRoll · 31/10/2016 09:04

Margot

Zhabr · 31/10/2016 08:55

La Reine Margot- my favourite book (and film). Wonderful actors...

badtime · 31/10/2016 08:14

Why not Margo (like Margo Leadbetter)?

Pipilangstrumpf · 31/10/2016 07:57

But Margot is a normal German name, pronounced Mar-gott. It isn't wrong.

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annabelw11 · 31/10/2016 07:52

Thanks... seems like Margot the preferred choice :-)

Was just a bit concerned when a couple of friends (Spanish and German) pronounced it Mar-gott... oh dear!

Also Margaux a very popular girls name in France, originally a shortened form of Marguerite, just like Margot.

Anyway, I'm sure you're right and Margot is safer

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Pipilangstrumpf · 31/10/2016 07:43

Margot is pronounced Mar-got (with the t) in Germany and other Germanic languages.

Margaux is obviously French so will always be pronounced Mar-go.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 31/10/2016 07:33

Margot

realhousewifeoffitzrovia · 31/10/2016 07:25

Margot.
Lovely name!

BigGreenOlives · 31/10/2016 07:24

Margot

middlings · 31/10/2016 07:20

Margot - another one who'd associate Margaux with the wine

Meeep · 31/10/2016 07:19

Margot.

mamalovesmojitos · 31/10/2016 07:18

Margot.

Barefootcontessa84 · 31/10/2016 07:18

Margot- Margaux is a wine - Margaux Hemingway was an alcoholic who supposedly ironically changed her name to spell it like the wine- she ended up committing suicide, so not the best association.

KirstyinNorway · 31/10/2016 07:18

Margaux reminds me of gateaux. Definitely Margot.