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Margaret or Charlotte?

95 replies

cashmerexcat · 19/05/2023 16:16

Which name sounds better?

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OakleyStreetisnotinChelsea · 19/05/2023 18:39

I have a teenage Margaret. Gets called Daisy, Peggy and Margaret depending teachers, scout leaders, family and friends.

NBLarsen · 19/05/2023 17:59

I really like Margaret, to me it's strong yet graceful. And I like Meg, Maggie or Margot as nicknames.
Charlotte is a bit bland sounding to me and Lottie is just awfully twee.

ZuckerwatterMaus · 19/05/2023 17:51

Charlotte , no competition.

ourflagmeansdeath · 19/05/2023 17:50

Charlotte's so pretty, both on its own and with the nickname Lottie. Margaret I'm really not as keen on, although I do like Meg.

thatsn0tmyname · 19/05/2023 17:49

Consider Marguerite.

NewDelta · 19/05/2023 17:44

It's not even a contest! Charlotte.

I abhor the name Margaret, not just because of M Thatcher. Don't do this to your poor dd.

ellenpartridge · 19/05/2023 17:40

Charlotte

Topazbutterfly · 19/05/2023 17:27

I prefer Charlotte, I think it's a lovely name. I also think Lottie as a nickname is really nice

Koalawhala · 19/05/2023 17:01

I like Margaret, I would use nn Margo

WhatsitAlfie · 19/05/2023 17:01

Margaret..be brave

Irritateandunreasonable · 19/05/2023 16:53

Margaret? I hope you’re not thinking of naming a baby that, it’s 2023 and the poor girl actually has to live with it.

Charlotte is boring but a much better option.

HoldingTheDoor · 19/05/2023 16:52

Charlotte. Margaret is such an ugly sounding name.

orangeflags · 19/05/2023 16:50

Margaret

lemonyellows · 19/05/2023 16:50

Neither

Cola2534 · 19/05/2023 16:49

I like Margaret and I love Maggie and Peggy. Some will immediately think of Margaret Thatcher but there are plenty of inspirational women who have borne that name; I can think of two in my life who I would love to honour.
Charlotte is very bland and ordinary in comparison.

GoodVibesHere · 19/05/2023 16:46

Charlotte 100%

HuntingoftheSnark · 19/05/2023 16:43

I am in the minority but really like Margaret.

helpmum2003 · 19/05/2023 16:37

Charlotte by a long way.

Sandysandwich · 19/05/2023 16:29

Charlotte 100%
I prefer the sound, look and nicknames of Charlotte its a lovely name.

Personally I don't like Margaret, it sounds quite old fashioned but not like the sweet old lady names catagory that are popular now. I hear a mix of margherita and regret.

DaffyDaffy · 19/05/2023 16:19

I’m not wild about Margaret and prefer Charlotte,

The nicknames however make me reverse my opinion… I much prefer Meg/Peggy/Daisy to Charlie/Lottie.