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Margot

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torchh · 28/08/2021 21:28

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bumblenbean · 29/08/2021 15:32

I’m afraid I really dislike it. It’s quite a harsh sound to my ears and also when written down it does make me think of maggot. However I’m definitely in a minority as it seems mega popular!

VanishingAct · 29/08/2021 15:28

@NaToth

Never did Margaux Hemingway any harm.

Lovely name though, classy however it is spelt.

She had quite a tragic life and struggled with alcoholism (common to her family) so I've always thought the fact she was named after Chateau Margaux a bit sad.
toastofthetown · 29/08/2021 15:24

I agree that it's a name that is very trendy at the moment and that would put me off. Margot is by far the nicest spelling to me; I don't like Margaux at all.

HoldingTheDoor · 29/08/2021 14:29

I'm not a fan. It's not an attractive name and makes me think of maggot.

NaToth · 29/08/2021 14:16

Never did Margaux Hemingway any harm.

Lovely name though, classy however it is spelt.

SoSoSoSleepy · 29/08/2021 14:07

Bit too jolly hockey sticks for me.

110APiccadilly · 29/08/2021 14:05

I'm amazed no one has mentioned the youngest (and most annoying imo) Chalet School triplet. However, that's not exactly current popular culture so I don't think it matters.

Personally I'd prefer to name a child Margaret but use Margot as a nickname.

bloominglovelyorange · 29/08/2021 13:55

I love it. Not met one

allyouneedisconnection · 29/08/2021 12:40

Love it!

peppapigfangirl · 29/08/2021 12:35

It's lovely. On my list.

User8765461 · 29/08/2021 12:03

I guess few people under 40 know the series as according to many pps the name is very popular now! I don't think those that remember will distinguish between Margot and Margo, especially as AFAIK they are pronounced the same.
I am not in grandparent age range, but may also have missed the Minions craze.

daisypond · 29/08/2021 11:44

@User8765461

Nice name, but:

Anyone of a certain age's first thought will be the Good Life character.

But that was Margo, not Margot - and that series was a very, very long time ago - grandparents’ generation now.

Younger people will maybe think of the cool child character Margot in Despicable Me.

User8765461 · 29/08/2021 11:29

Nice name, but:

Anyone of a certain age's first thought will be the Good Life character.

spartanthehorse · 29/08/2021 05:51

Really like it but yes, also very popular around here.

riromay · 29/08/2021 05:48

^ exactly! I'm surprised people don't see the connection, it's all I think when i hear the name (but of course I wouldn't tell that to people in rl)

EishetChayil · 29/08/2021 05:41

Awful. Like maggot.

OnceUponAMidnightBeery · 29/08/2021 05:36

Sorry OP, it sounds like a car to me... ‘the new Toyota Margot’. I’m surprised it’s so popular tbh 🤷🏻‍♀️

manhattenrain · 29/08/2021 05:24

I prefer Margo without the T. Either way it's a nice name.Smile

Kanaloa · 29/08/2021 04:44

I like it. I would spell it like Margot, not Margaux, but I think it’s a nice solid name.

mydailymailhell · 29/08/2021 04:11

Love this name but it has become extremely popular - I know about five babies / toddlers with this name, including a couple with the spelling Margaux which is incomprehensibly naff

garlictwist · 29/08/2021 04:05

Sorry I think it awful. A real middle aged name

ISaidDontLickTheBin · 29/08/2021 02:53

I don't mind it but agree with pp its waaay popular right now

Soulstirring · 29/08/2021 02:38

It’s not a name I have ever liked. I’m genuinely shocked it’s become so popular but each to their own!

Boredmotherofone · 29/08/2021 01:52

Omg that's horrific! Sounds like a geography teacher with a floral skirt and a Honda Jazz

Balonzette · 29/08/2021 01:41

Love it