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Thoughts on Margot

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applepi3 · 17/02/2018 20:48

Is it too old fashioned?

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FancyNewBeesly · 18/02/2018 09:43

I think it’s beautiful. I must say I worried about names like this a little bit, as when I hear the name I automatically think of a slender elegant classy woman and anything of my genetics is more likely to be short and dumpy. That’s just my weirdness though!

Itchytights · 18/02/2018 09:43

I really like it Smile

SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 18/02/2018 09:39

Could maybe spell it Margaux Hmm

SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 18/02/2018 09:39

Sounds lovely but looks a bit like Maggot written down.

MsHomeSlice · 18/02/2018 09:37

I really like it, but it is also in Despicable Me....the girls are Margot, Edith and Agnes.

Tessermee · 18/02/2018 09:20

Really don’t like it - quite an ugly sounding name imo like Margaret or Marge. So many far prettier names out there.

Buxbaum · 18/02/2018 09:03

Absolutely love it but it has had a dramatic spike in popularity and i think will only continue to climb.

MadisonAvenue · 18/02/2018 08:03

It's horrible, a really harsh sounding name.

Jammycustard · 18/02/2018 08:02

Really like Margot. Know one under 5.

NotN0wBernard · 18/02/2018 07:59

Love it. Creative and timeless in my book. Think about whether you'd like it shortened to Marge though.

user1499786242 · 18/02/2018 07:59

It may become slightly more popular as in you may come across one baby Margot every now and again
But it will never take over from Isla, evie, Elsie, Ellie Ella Ava who you are likely to meet at every baby group or nursery!!!

Stunning name and I plan to use it if I ever have a daughter! 😍😍

merrymouse · 18/02/2018 07:56

Love it.

Agree that popularity of Good Life made it unfashionable for a while, but that was too long ago to matter now.

pipilangstrumpf · 18/02/2018 07:52

It's ok in France where it's pronounced Mar-goh,

But in Scandinavia, Germany, Holland etc it is pronounced Mar-gott.

I think most English prefer the French pronunciation but be prepared for different pronunciations.

SuperBeagle · 18/02/2018 06:04

I don't think it's outdated, but I really don't like it.

I have an aunt called Margot, and have been aware of Margot Robbie since she was on Neighbours, but neither can alter my feelings on the name. I just think it sounds so frumpy, and it looks like maggot.

wtffgs · 17/02/2018 23:06

Jerry! Mrs Mountjoy is waiting!

But ... I am over 50. If you are un your early 30s, you can ignore The Good Life references (but older relatives might quietly snigger Wink)

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applepi3 · 17/02/2018 22:54

Thanks for your opinions xx Overall positive i think.

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NewYearNiki · 17/02/2018 22:15

Too old fashioned.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 17/02/2018 21:49

It's nice but even if I had 10 girls. It wouldn't feature in my top 1,000.
I don't like it spelt Margot, though. It makes me think of Maggots

NancyJoan · 17/02/2018 21:46

Love it

gossipgirl28 · 17/02/2018 21:42

Prefer names to be spelled how they are pronounced 'Margo' instead I see 'Margot' as Mar-got. I'm not very keen on it tbh but That's just my personal preference.

Think it would get shortened to marg or Maggie xoxo

MaisyPops · 17/02/2018 21:42

I love it but it reminds me always of the character in The Good Life.
At least I think she was called Margot. Long dresses, quite posh, lived next door to Tom and Barbara.

DramaAlpaca · 17/02/2018 21:41

It's increasingly popular but not my style. I know the 't' on the end is silent but to me the name looks quite harsh written down.

MissDollyMix · 17/02/2018 21:38

I really like it but I do always think of the character from The Good Life.

Mrsknackered · 17/02/2018 21:34

Love it

I have a pet mouse called Margot, she's lovely Grin

soundsystem · 17/02/2018 21:21

I love it! Was meant to be DD(3)'a name but when she was born she just didn't look like a Margot... (still doesn't!)

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