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Baby girl is 5 weeks old, thinking of changing name from Sybil to Margot...

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Porkpienessie · 10/11/2015 22:40

DD 3 currently called Sybil and although we like the name hubby and I just don't love it.
The dilemma we have is that Margot is the middle name of our second daughter and we steered away from using it for this reason however we both adore the name and are now unsure whether to pass up the opportunity of using this name on a daily basis?! We need to register the birth this Friday and would be grateful of your views/advice....Which name do you prefer?! Thanks!

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Ekgh · 12/11/2015 06:45

Love Margot! We have a Martha and but like Margot equally. Also like Sybil though so am putting it on my list for number 2! Good luck

CheshireDing · 15/11/2015 07:18

I like both names but do think it would be a bit odd to use Margot as a first name as one of your Children already has it a middle name.

We have DC3 due in April and if it's a girl it will be Margot or Mary, is Mary an option as I think it's quite similar to Margot (but at least not exactly the same name as your other DD)?

BubsandMoo · 15/11/2015 07:27

My boyfriend's middle name was 'reused' for his younger brother, and it's really not an issue at all. If that s the only problem I'd say it's not an issue.

sarahquilt · 15/11/2015 22:01

Margot is beautiful. Sybil just reminds me of Fawlty Towers.

Mclaren37 · 21/11/2015 02:44

Love Margot (we have a two week old Margot!) I wouldn't worry about reusing a middle name you love. You can always change your daughters middle name if she's young enough not to realize. Really who knows / uses middle names? We used Fraser as my sons middle name, it's a family name and our second fav boys name - but if we ever had a 'surprise' second boy I would totally use it as a first name!

smartyclogs · 21/11/2015 12:15

So, what did you do in the end OP?
What name have you finally decided on?

Burgatroyd · 22/11/2015 05:53

How about Sybilla?

BugPlaster · 22/11/2015 06:35

Was just about to say that ^
Sybilla is a pretty name, less change involved.

Fugghetaboutit · 22/11/2015 07:47

What about Martha or Mabel?

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