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Margot vs Eloise

38 replies

Sunflowers1999 · 24/06/2026 19:24

Which do you prefer for a baby girl? Both rising in popularity/now fairly common. Eloise would be shortened to Elle which I love, but I also love Margot!

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MiaKulper · 24/06/2026 20:40

Baby name explorer - Margot
Baby name explorer - Eloise

The data is from 2024. Margot could be a top 20 name this year.

EnidVance · 24/06/2026 20:36

Margot already is popular, I’m not a fan of it.

MiaKulper · 24/06/2026 20:30

Eloise is a mouthful of a name and Elle is nothingy and there are thousands of Ellies.
Margot makes me think of Maggot.

I'd look for more names.

youalright · 24/06/2026 20:19

I know a few babies and kids called Margot and as much as I've tried i just really don't like the name but eloise I love

landlordhell · 24/06/2026 20:15

Eloise. Margot Leadbetter in mind but I’m in my 50s.

user1492757084 · 24/06/2026 20:14

Eloise or Louise.

DejaMooo · 24/06/2026 20:11

I voted for Eloise because it was the name I loved from being little and always said if I had a little girl that would be her name. I couldn’t use it though as my sister picked a similar name for my niece (I didn’t want the confusion of two Ellie/Elle’s in the family). Still absolutely love it though.

Margot I also like, just isn’t my favourite of the two:

7238SM · 24/06/2026 20:05

Eloise. Pretty and nicer NN options.

When I read Margot, my brain reads Maggot and I can't unthink it. 😬
There is the option of the French spelling, but that would like cause spelling issues.

Crikeyalmighty · 24/06/2026 20:01

Both lovely

user293948849167 · 24/06/2026 19:59

I really can’t choose, love them both!

BoleynMemories13 · 24/06/2026 19:57

I much prefer Eloise.

AcrobaticCardigan · 24/06/2026 19:32

I love Margot. Not a fan of Eloise.

Chattanoogachoo · 24/06/2026 19:29

Heloise would be my preference