I’ve been narrowing down my names list for baby #2 and have been loving the name [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] lately. I keep going back and forth as to whether I would name the baby [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] and call her [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] or just [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]. I have pros and cons for both so bear with me:
Pro [name_f]Margaret[/name_f]:
[name_f]My[/name_f] grandmother’s name (who I was close to) was named [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] so I would love to honor her. I do really like the name [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] too.
I appreciate a name with multiple nickname options. Being a [name_f]Jennifer[/name_f] myself, I ended up mostly going by [name_f]Jenny[/name_f] to friends/family but used [name_f]Jennifer[/name_f] in the professional setting. I wonder if when ‘Daisy’ grows older she would wish to go by [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] in a more professional setting?
-Our last name is D@ngelo, and go back and forth whether I like the alliteration or if it has teasing potential (Could there be references to [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] Dukes with the D’s?). Having [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] as a first name might alleviate this, even if we call her [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]. [name_m]Or[/name_m] does [name_f]Daisy[/name_f], even as a nickname, simply not work with my last name all together?
Pro [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]:
-If we primarily call her [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] with full name [name_f]Margaret[/name_f], would it get tiring for us and/or her to always clarify she goes by [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]? Especially if people don’t know the link between [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] and [name_f]Margaret[/name_f]
-Even though my grandmother’s name was [name_f]Margaret[/name_f], she actually didn’t go by it and went by an unrelated childhood nickname. Would it be honoring her if she wasn’t a fan of the name herself?
-I’m certain that I would want the middle name of the baby to be [name_f]Gwen[/name_f] (my mother’s name) and I feel like [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] goes better with [name_f]Gwen[/name_f] than [name_f]Margaret[/name_f]
Thanks for reading all my thoughts, I really appreciate it!
Big brother would be [name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_m]Francis[/name_m] if that makes a difference.
A [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] going by [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] might be confusing sometimes. But it’s easy to explain.
I think [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] is just as professional as [name_f]Margaret[/name_f].
I think the alliteration doesn’t create teasing potential. [name_m]Even[/name_m] if it did, it would be just as likely for a [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] going by [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] as someone officially named [name_f]Daisy[/name_f].
Think [name_m]Jack[/name_m] and [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] would form a wonderful pair but [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] and [name_m]Jack[/name_m] is totally fine as well.
First off, I want to say both options are absolutely gorgeous, and I love the meaning they each have. I really don’t think there is a “wrong option” here, and both would work wonderfully. With this being said, I lean more towards using [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] “Daisy.” Like you said, I enjoy that she’d have options to go by both [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] and [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] or even [name_f]Margot[/name_f], [name_m]Mars[/name_m], [name_f]Maggie[/name_f], [name_f]Greta[/name_f], etc. There are so many choices, and I think that’s perfect. [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] [name_f]Gwen[/name_f] has such a fun ring to it, but I really love the flow of [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] [name_f]Gwen[/name_f] and enjoy the way it plays off of [name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_m]Francis[/name_m], flipping the short first and long middle of your son’s name and having a long first and short middle! The thing that is most important for me is that I would wonder if there is a possibility that [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] D@ngelo might be called “double D,” and as someone who matured quickly, I think it would be really unfortunate for a little girl to experience that level of harassment, and it may create resentment with her and her name! I also think the fact that your grandma [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] went by a childhood nickname and then your [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] would go by a nickname (although a previously established one) would be an even sweeter connection!
As a C@thryn, I really love having multiple nickname options. However, I have to say I’d go with just [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] in this instance. [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] [name_f]Gwen[/name_f] sounds so much better and I think it works better with [name_m]Jack[/name_m] as a another nickname-ish name. I was leaning towards [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] at first too because of it honoring your grandmother, but if she didn’t like [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] then that completely puts me off of it. [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] [name_f]Gwen[/name_f] is the clear winner here in my eyes.
I prefer [name_f]Margaret[/name_f]- [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] as a nickname for [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] is so spunky and Victorian and fun, on it is own feels more bland?
This is a tricky one (but either outcome will be good).
I would normally say [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] nn [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] because I like options for any life stage, and in case any puerile double D/ lotta D jokes. But the chances of that teasing is small, or it might occur for a short while, or might not. And [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] seems to meet everything you need on her own including the honour. I don’t see it as “too youthful” in the same way I personally see [name_f]Poppy[/name_f], for instance as peaking at teens.
Making things harder though, I find [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] [name_f]Gwen[/name_f] a better flow as a first & second but once you put your last name in the mix, I find I’m stumbling on it - and [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] [name_f]Gwen[/name_f] D is easier to say as a whole name. Having said that (lol), full names are rarely used let alone said out loud. So again, if you’re not sure re [name_f]Margaret[/name_f], would go [name_f]Daisy[/name_f].
Random other possibilities:
[name_f]Maisie[/name_f] (stand-alone)
[name_f]Margaret[/name_f] or [name_f]Mary[/name_f] nn [name_f]Maisie[/name_f]
[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] nn [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]
[name_f]Sunday[/name_f] nn [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] (though [name_f]Sunny[/name_f] might take over)
[name_f]Marguerite[/name_f] (love this name and flows better in my hear to [name_f]Gwen[/name_f] and your last name) nn [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]
Overall though, if [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] is where your heart is and you’re not especially keen on the name [name_f]Margaret[/name_f], I would go for [name_f]Daisy[/name_f].
Although I personally like [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] more, I prefer [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] for you! I don’t think that explaining [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] “Daisy” would be too difficult but it could confuse some people, and I guess I just don’t see the point in it, if you’ll just call her [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] anyway! [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] doesn’t feel childish at all to me, and the alliteration with your last name doesn’t seem like an issue – it sounds kind of cute to me! And if your family member disliked the name [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] for herself, I wouldn’t personally think of [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] as an honour name in this scenario.
[name_f]My[/name_f] sister is [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] who was only ever called [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] as a child. Sure it was confusing at times with school paperwork and all that, but it never caused any real issues. At a certain point in her teens she decided she outgrew [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] and started going by [name_f]Margaret[/name_f]. Now she has a plethora of nicknames from different groups of friends across her life like [name_m]Mars[/name_m] and [name_f]Marge[/name_f]. She doesn’t hate being called [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] now but it’s definitely only a family thing. I’m team [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] nn [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]! Why restrict your child if you don’t have to?
I favor [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] personally because I love the name [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] (it’s my grandmothers name) and I love long proper names and giving them nicknames.
You also don’t have to explain anything to anyone when introducing her as daisy; maybe school because they have to do legal work and stuff, but I think most schools have been compliant with calling children their preferred name. I don’t think it would be a hard ask or as confusing as people think it might be.
There are so many people that have a preferred name that has nothing to do with their name — my husbands grandfather was [name_m]Howard[/name_m] [name_m]Thomas[/name_m] and people called him [name_m]Mack[/name_m].
Whatever choice you make your daughter will have a beautiful and meaningful name!
I think, based only on what you’ve written here, that the name you love is [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] [name_f]Gwen[/name_f], not really [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] [name_f]Gwen[/name_f]. I think you’d get a little thrill every time you used or wrote the name [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] for your daughter. I think that if you got a personalized name sign in her room or a little onesie with her name, the name you’d want to see on it is [name_f]Daisy[/name_f].
Maybe you disagree with everything I just said. Either way you react to it, I think you have your answer. You either feel more adamant that you want to use [name_f]Daisy[/name_f], or more adamant that you’d rather use [name_f]Margaret[/name_f].
Both names are wonderful classics, and both go equally well with brother’s name. I adore both of them. You can’t go wrong. But, as a mom who named her daughter “just Annie” because that was the name we truly loved and wanted to use, even though it wasn’t very “formal” or “professional”, I can tell you we’ve never regretted it and it’s perfect for our daughter. [name_m]Just[/name_m] wanted to tell you that in case you needed encouragement to use the more “casual” name.
As far as flow, style with sibling, and prettiness, you have two right answers. I’m not worried about the alliteration. As many people like it as don’t; just matters whether you do.
Daisy IS after Margaret too imo if that helps.
I think it’s cool that your gma and this baby could both be Margarets who go by a childhood nn, but that’s also the more confusing option.
I’m going with Daisy Gwen…ack…by less than a hair.
I am a name-her-what-you-call-her person, but I’m in the great minority on that. I LOVE both names.
I can see your hesitations! Tbh both options are lovely and I don’t think there’s really any teasing potential I would be too concerned with for [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] with your surname.
I actually like the connection to [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] nn [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] with your grandma—I don’t think that most non-name-nerds would recognize [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] as a nn for [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] either, so it seems like a fun tie?
But I like [name_m]Jack[/name_m] and [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] better together; they’re both short and sweet.
I do like the versatility with [name_f]Margaret[/name_f], but I also agree that [name_f]Gwen[/name_f] works better with [name_f]Daisy[/name_f].
I think there’s pros and cons to both but in general for you I’m leaning toward just [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]. In general I prefer [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] nn [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] to just [name_f]Daisy[/name_f], but I’ve never found a middle for [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] I love enough to commit to adding it to my own list. But [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] [name_f]Gwen[/name_f] is sweet and lovely and seems perfect for you! I think both are super lovely though so if you find yourself more drawn to Margaret… both are super lovely and have few to no drawbacks imo.
I can see why this is a difficult decision for you! Both options are wonderful. Whatever you decide, your little girl will have a gorgeous name.
I love [name_f]Margaret[/name_f]. I think it is undervalued, nowadays. [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] is classic, sophisticated, regal and gentle. It has so many interesting nicknames! I love the idea of [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] with the nickname [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]. It’s sweet, fun and meaningful for you. However, I agreed that [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] is not the most intuitive nickname for [name_f]Margaret[/name_f]. Nevertheless, I believe everyone will easily understand it and get used to [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]. I think this options offers you the best of both worlds. If you fo with [name_f]Margaret[/name_f], you obviously still get the chance to use [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]. However, if you go with [name_f]Daisy[/name_f], I think you will have to say goodbye to [name_f]Margaret[/name_f].
On the other end, if you only wish to call her [name_f]Daisy[/name_f], then I believe [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] is an unnecessary longer, legal or formal name for your daughter. [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] can definitely stand on its own. It will age perfectly. It’s stunning, colorful and melodic. Your daughter will grown up next to children named [name_f]Rosie[/name_f], [name_m]Liam[/name_m], [name_m]Wilder[/name_m], [name_f]Bella[/name_f], [name_f]Maisie[/name_f], [name_f]Ellie[/name_f], [name_m]Ocean[/name_m], [name_f]Birdie[/name_f], [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] and [name_m]Griffin[/name_m]. There is no need for a more formal name, I believe. Her name fits into the current naming trends, but it still feels traditional and timeless.
I also agree that [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] [name_f]Gwen[/name_f] flows slightly better.
[name_f]Margaret[/name_f] and [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] both sound amazing with your surname and create a great sibset with J@ck!
Both options will be a marvelous tribute to your grandmother.
I loved [name_m]Samuel[/name_m] as a name, but just couldn’t get past the [name_m]Samuel[/name_m] L [name_m]Jackson[/name_m] reference (My last name).
I see [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] [name_f]Gwen[/name_f] and hear a little girl saying “Mawgwet Gwen.” Maybe that’s okay with you? It’s even a little tricky for my adult mouth to say. I think it’s the g’s.
[name_f]Daisy[/name_f] is okay if she’s not planning to do anything professionally… and you really can’t know that.
I don’t care for either of your two options, but I love the name [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] and love the name [name_f]Gwen[/name_f]. [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] is really cute for a kiddo, but I don’t think it ages well.
I understand your reasoning and sympathize with your difficulty!!
Daisy Gwen 
