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Margot or Hermione...or something else?

33 replies

missmillimentscardigan · 07/05/2015 15:33

Trying to decide on a girl's name for DC2; boy's name is sorted. What do you think of these two names? I was definitely decided on Margot for a while - DH and I like the sound of it and it has a nice link to our shared past too. We also like Hermione too, a d would probably shorten to Mimi when she's little. DS is Frederick (Freddie). Any other names you can suggest if not one of these? It can't begin with a C as doesn't work with surname. Thanks.

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Sophronia · 07/05/2015 15:35

Both are nice, but I prefer Margot.

ButterflyOfFreedom · 07/05/2015 15:44

I prefer Margot.

Other suggestions:
Martha
Beatrice
Constance
Harriet
Lillian
Arabella
Josephine
Louisa
Caroline
Daphne
Greta

missmillimentscardigan · 07/05/2015 16:42

Thanks, and for the suggestions too. I think I like Josephine the best from your list. Perhaps we should stick with the plan and go with Margot.

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BriocheBriocheBrioche · 07/05/2015 16:43

I am biased but I love Margot! I say go for it!

sweetpeame · 07/05/2015 17:14

Much prefer Margot to Hermione. Margot makes me think of Margot Fonteyn, Herminoe makes me think of Harry Potter...

Sootgremlin · 07/05/2015 17:34

Love Margot!

Fierceflora · 07/05/2015 17:37

My god I LOVE margot!

missmillimentscardigan · 07/05/2015 17:40

Ooh, thanks everyone! Glad you like it. It sounds feisty, yet glamorous to me. Like a 19 30s film heroine!

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Sootgremlin · 07/05/2015 17:50

Yes exactly, it's really strong and feminine without being 'cutesy'. My dd has a name with those qualities too Wink

Alisvolatpropiis · 07/05/2015 18:45

I prefer Hermione. Harry Potter sure, but also Shakespeare and Greek mythology.

RickOShay · 07/05/2015 18:49

Love Margot.

Sootgremlin · 07/05/2015 19:02

I do like Hermione too and know a lovely little one, but Margot just sounds so fresh and underused at the moment.

Fred is also a character in Harry Potter, it is worth gently noting, if you're thinking of sibling names going together.

missmillimentscardigan · 07/05/2015 19:07

Thanks, Soot. I didn't know that about Fred. Might seem like a Harry Potter superfan with two character names for dc!

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ChristmasEveSteve · 07/05/2015 20:53

Margot!

timelyreminder · 07/05/2015 21:18

I prefer Hermione.

Allthatnonsense · 07/05/2015 23:12

Hermione is classic and timeless.

Margot is very trendy and might increase in popularity and/or date.

They are both beautiful names.

toobreathless · 08/05/2015 01:16

Love both and watching to see what others suggest out of interest.

Hermione is our current first choice for a girl I adore Margot but our surname started with M too and it doesn't work. I think in your place, with a Fred I would go for Margot.

Out of interest on our list we also have:
Francesca
Josephine
Constance
Verity
Helena
Susannah

KoalaDownUnder · 08/05/2015 01:28

I prefer Hermione. I'd never even think of Harry Potter, but I know I'm in the minority there.

I dislike Margot. It always reminds me, visually, of maggot (sorry - again, I know it's just me!).

Belazu84 · 08/05/2015 10:20

Love Margot too

Sootgremlin · 08/05/2015 10:25

Josephine is lovely and underused.

diggerdigsdogs · 08/05/2015 10:28

Oh I love Margot. I wanted it for this dd (5wks and my perfect last born) but DH vetoed. :(

missmillimentscardigan · 08/05/2015 14:34

I like your list toobreathless, especially Josephine, Susannah and Helena. Ha, koala - maggot hadn't occurred to me!

So it seems that Hermione might not work with Fred anyway. JL Rowling and I obviously have the same taste in names!

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balletnotlacrosse · 08/05/2015 16:45

Margot is lovely and it would be nice to see it revived. It reminds me of Margot Fonteyn and of the Chalet School books. Both nice associations Smile

Madbengalmum · 08/05/2015 17:14

Go for margot

Penguinotterfoxbadger · 08/05/2015 18:53

I vote Margot