So, [name_f]Margaret[/name_f]…I like her, but I don’t love her. However, I [name_f]ADORE[/name_f] [name_f]Maggie[/name_f]. [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] is probably my favorite nickname type name and I am really crushing on [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] [name_u]Lou[/name_u] right now. Now, I do know I could just go with [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] as a first name, however I like the option of a “formal” name a daughter could fall back on if she chose, even though I think [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] ages really well.
And that brings me to my question: What full names can you think of that could lead to the nickname [name_f]Maggie[/name_f]?
I can think of a couple, but I am not sold them, so I’d love to hear what you come up with!
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]. It’s what I’m considering for my baby (will be either [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] or [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]). I also like [name_f]Margot[/name_f], [name_f]Marguerite[/name_f] and [name_f]Magdalen[/name_f] or [name_f]Magdalena[/name_f].
I like [name_f]Margot[/name_f] pretty well, I think. It’s cute. I really like the way [name_f]Magdalen[/name_f] sounds, but I’m not sure about it yet. I have a lot of religious friends and relatives, so I’m not sure how it would go over. Mary Magdalene, who the name Magdalen is usually associated with, is never directly identified as a prostitute, but many people assume she was one.
@katinka: I’ve never heard that variant of [name_f]Magdalen[/name_f]/[name_f]Madeline[/name_f] before. Had to look it up. Haha Thanks for the suggestion.
My question is why the forced look for a full name when you say you “[name_f]ADORE[/name_f] [name_f]Maggie[/name_f]”. I just cannot understand the hunt for a name that you might not like nearly as much as [name_f]Maggie[/name_f]. I assume you plan on calling her [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] and/or [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] [name_u]Lou[/name_u] ([name_f]Maggie[/name_f] [name_f]Louise[/name_f] would be beautiful). That is another thing I do not get. One name on the birth certificate and the child being called another 100% of the time. Which I assume will happen if you do not adore the *full name" like [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] (would you want her going by the name you only like in the future, instead of the name you adore?). She will ask about this name on her birth certificate eventually. So, are you going to tell her that this formal name given to her is not a favorite, not a name you [name_f]ADORE[/name_f] like [name_f]Maggie[/name_f], you just felt you needed a formal name? Personally I would rather be named [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] and know my parents ADORED the name.
Sorry if this sounds harsh. I just do not get it. I think it is very important for parents to name their children names they absolutely adore and feel are The One.
@lovemysweeties: It did sound a bit harsh and you assumed quite a few things about me. I’m not upset, but there’s no reason to jump all over this issue. I adore [name_f]Maggie[/name_f], yes. I have no problem with using just [name_f]Maggie[/name_f], however I do like to have a full name for nickname sounding names. Is it necessary? No. But I prefer it. That being said, you assume I would use a full name I didn’t like as much as [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] and I never said I would. I am looking for a full name I like as much as [name_f]Maggie[/name_f], but if I can’t find one I will use [name_f]Maggie[/name_f]. You also assume I would call the child [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] 100% of the time, which I never said I would do. If I give a child a full name and a nickname, I will call them both, just as I do with every other kid I know who has a full name and a nickname. So, she won’t ask about a name on her birth certificate that she never gets called because she will get called both names. I like to give a child the option of a more “adult” name if they choose, one that might be seen as more professional later in life, by the child or by prospective employees. I think it’s silly that people could think a [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] is less qualified than a [name_f]Margaret[/name_f], but it does happen so I like kids to have that option if they choose to go with it.
My post was not directed only to you, others (who are also in this situation), can be reading this post. As I said, I do not understand this hunting for a formal name, I have heard it from others, when the person ADORES a name. I was questioning these things. I have seen people use names they did not care for on a birth certificate. I thought by reading it was clear (yes, I assumed) you adore [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] because you said you “[name_f]ADORE[/name_f] [name_f]Maggie[/name_f]” and I also felt you were not finding or liking other names that were being suggested. I do assume ANYONE would rather use the name they [name_f]ADORE[/name_f] over one they do not care for as much. People do put names, never used, on birth certificates.
I guess this is another subject matter I will just avoid. I was interested in learning about this push for a formal name when the person already absolutely adores a name but honestly it is not something I NEED to understand.
@lovemysweeties: I explained why I prefer a formal name. That’s my reason. You can take it or leave it, but I did explain my choice. I also said I would use [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] if I didn’t find a full name I liked as much, so there’s no real “push” for a full name. [name_m]Just[/name_m] a casual perusing. And I haven’t decided how I feel about most of the names yet. Sometimes, names I’m not familiar with or have not thought of have to grow on me as I get used to them. Also, you may have been directing your post to a genera audience, but you posted it on my thread using the name I like as an example, so why wouldn’t I think it was directed at me in that moment? I’m sorry you don’t understand this “push” towards formal names and it bothers you so much. It’s just what some people prefer.
To everyone else, thank you very much for the suggestions! Hubby really liked [name_f]Margot[/name_f] and [name_f]Magdalen[/name_f] is growing on me. I think it’s gorgeous. While I think Magnolia and Marigold are very pretty, I don’t think they’re for me.
[name_f]Marguerite[/name_f], or any variant of [name_f]Margaret[/name_f]. I’m sure nameberry has a variants of [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] list. Here you go: 79 International Variations of Margaret | Nameberry
@gummybear0724: thanks for the link. I don’t think just any variation of [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] works, but there are definitely plenty that do. Part of the reason I asked people as opposed to just looking at a list, though, is I wanted to see what names popped into people’s heads. Usually those are the most intuitive and also familiar. Plus, sometimes you get unexpected answers like [name_f]Marigold[/name_f] and [name_f]Magali[/name_f]. But the list is still helpful, so thanks again.
The suggestions of [name_f]Marguerite[/name_f] and [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f] are wonderful. i will add [name_f]Magenta[/name_f] and if you don’t like [name_f]Magdalen[/name_f], maybe [name_f]Magdalena[/name_f] sounds less religious.
@suzannah: Thanks for the suggestions! I very much like [name_f]Magdalen[/name_f] and [name_f]Magdalena[/name_f]. My issue is not that they’re religious names. The issue is the religious figure the names come from and people’s perception of her. Many people think she was a prostitute, whether she actually was or not.
In Catholic circles at least the name [name_f]Magdalen/name_f seems to be very well received. I hear [name_f]Magdalen[/name_f] used or considered in large traditional families.
