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Margo, Effie or Agnes

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Loola24 · 01/05/2017 12:25

Finally, we have our final 3 names but we just can not decide.
I love all 3 and it's proving difficult to pick.
What does everyone think?
Her middle name will be Elizabeth and that's set in stone.
Margo Elizabeth - nn Maggie
Effie Elizabeth
Agnes Elizabeth

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Viviennemary · 01/05/2017 21:54

I think Effie is awful. I probably like Agnes best. Nothing wrong with Margo but I'm not personally keen on it. But would prefer Margot to Margo.

FeedTheSharkAndItWillBite · 01/05/2017 21:50

I personally think Margo looks weird...

In the UK and France (and in Switzerland, but it is a really small country) it's definitely pronounced without the t...

mummabearfoyrbabybears · 01/05/2017 21:10

The OP isn't German though pip. The correct pronunciation in English is Lou-ee.

MiddleClassProblem · 01/05/2017 21:07

I don't like Margot, pronounced Mar-gott at all

You're not meant to pronounce the t. I think since Margot Robbie in particular more people would pronounce it correctly if they didn't before.

MaroonPencil · 01/05/2017 21:03

Margot without a t makes me think mango. I love it with a t though.

Haffdonga · 01/05/2017 21:01

I lovethe name Effie.

pipilangstrumpf · 01/05/2017 21:01

If you prefer the Margo pronunciation, I'd spell it Margo. Simple and no ambiguity, anywhere in the world.

pipilangstrumpf · 01/05/2017 21:00

But only in France is Margot and Louis pronounced the French way, Mar-goh and Lou-ee

In Germany, Netherlands etc Margot is pronounced Margott and Louis is Lou-is. Also in the US the city of St Louis is pronounced Lou-is.

Lilly16 · 01/05/2017 20:44

Margo is my fave but I would also add a 't'.
Effie is lovely but not sure it goes with Elizabeth as well as Margo does.
Agnes, I'm not so keen on.

Redpramlady · 01/05/2017 19:58

Margo :-)

MollyHuaCha · 01/05/2017 19:47

Agnes - I love this name.

mummabearfoyrbabybears · 01/05/2017 19:35

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mummabearfoyrbabybears · 01/05/2017 19:25

It's Margot with a silent T. Like people who name there child Louis then say it 'Lewis' Hmm

CaulkheadNorth · 01/05/2017 19:00

These are my three favourite names!

Definitely Margot or Margaux, and I'd find something Effie could be short for as I like being able to go for the long or short version of my name.

DramaAlpaca · 01/05/2017 18:58

Another vote for Agnes.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 01/05/2017 18:55

Loola, I love Etta too, such a shame, but how annoying !
I also really love, Loula/Lucille. 😄

WorryLessCherishEveryDay · 01/05/2017 18:07

Margo

Sophronia · 01/05/2017 17:01

Agnes Elizabeth is lovely

User2468 · 01/05/2017 16:35

Effie is short for Elizabeth so that might be a bit confusing, I love both Effie and Margo though.

junebirthdaygirl · 01/05/2017 16:27

Una is Irish for Agnes. Pronouced oona. Lovely name. Margo or Marvot are both pronounced the same. But l prefer it with t.

MissTakesOurMaid · 01/05/2017 16:19

Agnes and Margo are the names of the sisters in the kids film despicable me. Love Margo though. Like Effie but it seems too cutesy for an adult. Ethel?

pipilangstrumpf · 01/05/2017 16:15

Margo and Effie are lovely

I don't like Margot, pronounced Mar-gott at all.

HeyCat · 01/05/2017 15:43

Effie is a nickname for Elizabeth, so I don't think you can use both!

Margo is a valid alternative spelling, but a lot of people will think that's wrong and add a t, which will just be annoying/inconvenient for your daughter.

Tbh I really don't like Agnes though so not a fan of any of your options!

Rockaby · 01/05/2017 15:39

I love Agnes and Margo! Can't choose between them.

I don't like Effie as it just makes me think of someone who says "that effing thing" instead of "that fucking thing"! I find that a bit off putting I'd also rather people just swore or said "that darn thing" or something