Margaret/Meghan...can I??

[name_m]Hi[/name_m] all,
Please help me with a name conundrum that I can’t seem to solve! My name is [name_f]Meghan[/name_f], and I have always gone by [name_f]Meghan[/name_f] (never [name_f]Meg[/name_f] or [name_f]Meggie[/name_f]). One of my favorite girl’s names is [name_f]Margaret[/name_f]. It’s classic, strong, beautiful, and I love the nickname [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] for a little girl.

[name_f]Do[/name_f] you think I can name my baby [name_f]Margaret[/name_f], or is it too close to my own name? I know that technically my name is a derivative of [name_f]Margaret[/name_f], and they both mean “pearl”. People who are not as in to names as I am tell me I’m crazy and they would never link the two names together…but I’m just not sure.

Any advice or opinions would be much appreciated!

Yes, I think you can do that. They are different enough, even though they are derivitives. Go for it!

I second this!

I’m a [name_f]Megan[/name_f] who very occasionally goes by [name_f]Meg[/name_f] and [name_f]Mae[/name_f]. I love the name [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] and I think it’s a subtle way to connect mother and daughter. Men name their sons after themselves all the time without a second thought!

I think [name_f]Meghan[/name_f] and [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] are far enough in sound that it could work. I don’t really see a problem with it anyway, as it works as an honour name for yourself, and as others have pointed out, men do this all the time.

I think it would be a sweet connection, and not at all obvious to the average, non-name-obsessed person.

I think the name are different enough in sound and style that there would be no confusion. The shared roots and meaning is a nice bonus, to my way of thinking.

Too similar for sisters but perfect for a mother and daughter. My aunt is [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] and her daughter is [name_f]Gretchen[/name_f]. Most people don’t even realize they’re the same name. [name_f]Gretchen[/name_f] actually just had a daughter and named her [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] after her mom so now they all kind of share a name.

I think it is perfect for a mother and daughter, giving a nice connection, but not at all obvious to everyone (and still no problem if it was!) And different enough sounds not to be a problem.

[name_f]Meghan[/name_f] and [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] is kind of similar because of the g sound in each name, BUT they are still pretty different overall. I also think its adorable to have your daughter’s name start with the same letter as your name. That’s something I would totally do. However, I would advise against giving her the nickname [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] because that’s pretty similar to your name now and a little confusing to be honest because [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] makes me think of [name_f]Meghan[/name_f]. That’s what I think, but it’s not a total dealbreaker, it is just slightly weird.

I think [name_f]Meghan[/name_f] with a daughter [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] is lovely.

I actually think think its cute. If we were talking about sisters i would say its a bit much…but as mom and daughter its sweet. Men often name sons after themselves, i wish more wonen did and this is a subtle way to do so

I think it would be fine