Opinions on Margot?

[L0lacabana]

I’ve loved this name for ages and has been at the top of my name list ( I was weird and had a baby names list before I was even ttc) for years but have noticed it being mentioned a lot around here so is it faddy all of a sudden? Also what are your general opinions on the name?

I'm not keen on the two pronunciations, Margo and Margott. It also seems to be becoming very fashionable quickly.

The discussion on the pronunciation reminds me of the (probably apocryphal) story about Margot Asquith’s response to the sex-symbol actress Jean Harlow’s pronouncing the ‘t’ at the end of her name
‘No, dear - the ‘t’ is silent - as in Harlow.’

I love the idea of maggot and go as nicknames. Using maggot affectionately would also help with any future reading in schools.
I think we’re set on Margot Elisabeth (Elisabeth as a middle name as it’s both mine and DH’s mums’ name)

Oops *teasing and meant to say probably.

I love it! Interestingly OP the name you've chosen for your baby is top of the list for ours due in March! Great taste!

Have never heard of Margot Robbie. She must be pretty inspiring though :)

Love it.

I have a Margot! Frequently called Maggot too 😆

Absolutely love it. I think it is feminine strong and ‘french’ without being pretentious. (Not suggesting everything french is p!).

3out not so much inspiring from what I know (I may be wrong), but she is a very famous (and insanely pretty) actress

Not very famous, famous in the now

Love it!

I like it lots but here in London there have been a few babies on my radar with it as a first or middle name, about 5 I’d say....

Lolacabana, I just mean she’s been the inspiration for the name :)

I love it and it reminds me of my favourite 'Shoe People' character the ballet shoe called Margot from when I was little

3out oh just me being an idiot! Sorry

I must be out of the loop, had no idea this is popular in parts of the U.K. I work in education and haven't met a child Margot ever.
I associate it with old ladies and Margot from the Good Life. Would never think to use it for a baby. Wouldn't be my choice.

My sister is Margot, mid 30s. Hated it as a child (maggot etc) but loves it now x

I can't stand it, sorry ! 🙈 I just don't get it. Like someone else said it's a name that crops up on here a lot but I've never actually met a young Margot. I do know some older ones though.

I just think it's very faddy and because of Margot Robbie. Can't picture it on a person under 50 at all lol

reginaphalange89 bump is definitely going to be Margot so you’re welcome to a picture once she’s here !!

Love it

I've got a Margot (6 weeks old!) I can't say why but I was drawn to this name whilst I was pregnant and nothing else would stick the same way this did...I think the name has a lot of personality to it. It also goes nicely with my sons name (Henry).

I know one other Margot in my sons nursery (he's 2) - I think it is becoming more popular but I don't think it's going to hit the top 15 any time soon!

Oh - and in terms of picturing her - she has dark brown hair, blue eyes - and is getting increasingly chubbier cheeks!!

Try it as Margo. Seems to be popular in the states.

I know a baby Margot and actually she’s a Margot Elizabeth. I think it’s lovely.