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- [name_f]Do[/name_f] you prefer [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] or [name_f]Judith[/name_f], and why? [name_f][/name_f]
- What would you say the difference is, vibe/style-wise, between the two? [name_f][/name_f]
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Definitely [name_f]Margaret[/name_f]! Iāve always really liked it.
[name_f][/name_f]The many & varied nicknames are for sure a bonus, from [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] to [name_f]Greta[/name_f] to [name_f]Maisie[/name_f] and more! AndI love how classic and timeless it feels. In comparison, [name_f]Judith[/name_f] is more retro than timeless, which is a vibe I tend to like less. And I like how because [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] is such a classic it translates well into other languages! E.g. I know of a [name_f]British[/name_f] tourist here in Greece whose name was easily ātranslatedā to [name_f]Margarita[/name_f].
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I prefer [name_f]Judith[/name_f] for its strong sound, the potential nickname [name_m]Jude[/name_m], and because I like that -ith ending a lot. I think Margaretās a solid, versatile option but find it a teeny bit stuffy in comparison.
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[name_f]Margaret[/name_f] feels more timeless and classic to me, strong, solid, a touch sharp. [name_f]Judith[/name_f] feels partly mid-century-dated, partly out of time, strong and solid with a bit more of energy?
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Oh I always loved [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] 
[name_f][/name_f] Sense & Sensibility is one of my favorite books/movies. [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] feels warm + adventurous. When I think of [name_f]Margaret[/name_f], I envision vintage lace, pearls, reading books in a grassy field, skipping stones contests, & collections of simple treasures from nature. [name_f][/name_f] [name_f]My[/name_f] initial thoughts on [name_f]Judith[/name_f] are that she is very sweet & feels energetic + smart to me. I imagine [name_f]Judith[/name_f] to be a capable, quick witted, & compassionate woman 
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I like both [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] and [name_f]Judith[/name_f] [name_f]My[/name_f] youngest daughter has [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] for her middle name. [name_f][/name_f] it was the only name that sounded good with her first name [name_f]Celia[/name_f] [name_f]My[/name_f] granddaughter has [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] as honour names. [name_f][/name_f] Her first name is the beautiful [name_f]Abigail[/name_f] so together it makes a lovely combination. [name_f][/name_f] I also like [name_f]Judith[/name_f], but it name was already taken by a niece on his side of the family. I grew up with many girls named [name_f]Judith[/name_f] (Judy) in my boomer era. It is also a very lovely name.
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[name_f][/name_f]It has the classy elegance without being overused/stuffy like [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] IMO.
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[name_f]Margaret[/name_f], definitely. She feels youthful and clever, while still sounding mature and sophisticated.
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[name_f]Judith[/name_f], I love love love [name_f]Judy[/name_f]. And Judithbwhile still feeling grandma chic, feels fresher and more unexpected.
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Margaret[/name_f] doesnāt have as strong as a dip in popularity as [name_f]Judith[/name_f] does, [name_f][/name_f] which generally means itās a little more classic, [name_f][/name_f] however it also means everyone at some point in time has probably known one. [name_f][/name_f] And I feel like it just blends a little more into the background rather than standing out. (Though I do really Maggie)
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I like both, but [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] wins out for me. Itās so timeless and elegant, and I love so many of the nicknames. [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] and [name_f]Meg[/name_f] are my favorites.
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Margaret[/name_f] is a timeless classic, with lots of rich history and royal connections. If you hear of someone named [name_f]Margaret[/name_f], you canāt necessarily tell from the name alone how old the person is, as it hasnāt had a sharp spike in popularity over its tenure.
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Judith[/name_f] is also elegant, and a little more solemn/stoic (in my opinion). The nickname options are fewer. It is less ageless, as people would probably expect that [name_f]Judith[/name_f] is senior/elderly (at least in the U.S.), since it is only on the verge of a comeback with new babies.
[name_f][/name_f]I met a 20-something [name_f]Judith[/name_f] years ago (she was [name_m]German[/name_m], so it was less unusual), and it really made me see the name in a new light. Iāve liked it ever since.
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Tough one! I personally[name_f][/name_f] prefer [name_f]Judith[/name_f]. I know itās actually Hebrew but sound wise it fits nicely with the celtic/gaelic family of names that I am always drawn to (think [name_f]Rosfrith[/name_f] or Ferelith). Thereās a softness to the -ith ending that I just really love. The classical [name_f]Judith[/name_f] beheaded Holofernes to save her people which is very cool imho 
[name_f][/name_f] and it makes me think of [name_f]Judith[/name_f] [name_m]Shakespeare[/name_m], too, as well as a mad (but brilliant) professor I had at school. Iād imagine a [name_f]Judith[/name_f] to be intelligent and strong willed. I love the nickname [name_m]Jude[/name_m] on a girl, very it girl vibes; [name_f]Judy[/name_f] leans a bit dated though.
[name_f]Margaret[/name_f] has less personality to me, but it does have a multitude of amazing nicknames to give it flavour. Iād get very different vibes from [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] āMaggieā than [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] āDaisyā or [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] āPeggyā for example. I have known several elderly Maggies and a sporty young [name_f]Meg[/name_f]. I donāt think Iāve personally ever met anyone who goes by [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] in full, and as a [name_m]Brit[/name_m] it does slightly remind me of [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] [name_m]Thatcher[/name_m] 
[name_f][/name_f] Iād imagine a [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] to be serious and introverted.
In terms of the stats, I was interested and a bit surprised to see that [name_f]Judith[/name_f] doesnāt currently make the top 1000 in [name_m]England[/name_m], and itās in the 800s in the US. It had a huge peak in the 1930-60s so could feel more dated now. [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] on the other hand has trucked along smoothly since records began, only tailing off in recent decades, so she probably feels more timeless to most people.
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