Margery or Matilda?

esme_evadne · December 4, 2021, 4:34am

Which do you prefer: [name_f]Margery[/name_f] or [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]? I am just curious about these spellings, though I also like [name_f]Marjorie[/name_f] and even [name_f]Marjory[/name_f].

Ehrob1 · December 4, 2021, 4:43am

I think of the 2 with those spellings I like [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] . I love the [name_u]Nick[/name_u] name potential too. [name_f]Tilly[/name_f] is so sweet !

I much prefer the [name_f]Marjorie[/name_f] spelling to margery .

janeybaby · December 4, 2021, 5:21am

[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] > [name_f]Marjory[/name_f] > [name_f]Marjorie[/name_f] > [name_f]Margery[/name_f]

[name_f]Margery[/name_f] looks like margarine sadly

TDFM · December 4, 2021, 5:33am

I much, much prefer [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]. It’s strong and whimsical and I adore the [name_m]Roald[/name_m] Dahl association.

Spelling-wise, I probably like [name_f]Marjory[/name_f] best.

luneth · December 4, 2021, 5:53am

Technically, I like the name [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] more, but I also quite like [name_f]Margery[/name_f]. I associate this spelling with [name_f]Margaery[/name_f] [name_m]Tyrell[/name_m] from GoT. Not an association that will last forever and I don’t even think many will remember/know now, I just do because I really liked the character (hence I actually prefer it over Marjory/Marjorie).

snowmaiden · December 4, 2021, 7:28am

Matilda! I adore this name!

Lula-Rose · December 4, 2021, 8:54am

With this spelling, definitely prefer [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] though I’m not a fan of the name (Love [name_f]Tilda[/name_f] though - it’s on my list). Prefer [name_f]Marjorie[/name_f] to both of them.

katinka · December 4, 2021, 8:57am

Absolutely adore [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]! It’s bright, strong, characterful and still feels a little quirky to me despite its popularity where I live. I love the connection to the [name_m]Roald[/name_m] Dahl character, who is a great role model for any girl.

[name_f]Margery[/name_f] is a good future vintage revival candidate but it’s still feeling very “old lady” to me for now, plus it does remind me of margarine.

Greyblue · December 4, 2021, 10:00am

Matilda!! [name_u]Bright[/name_u], strong and lovely

judy.newstead · December 4, 2021, 11:05am

I prefer [name_f]Margery[/name_f], but much prefer the [name_f]Marjorie[/name_f] spelling !

SarahMeganC1 · December 4, 2021, 1:16pm

I think I’m gonna have to go with [name_f]Margery[/name_f]! I think it’s due for a huge comeback. I really like the name and I would totally be considering it if I didn’t have a bad association, it’s just stunning. [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] is nice but it’s become quite predictable.

amelia.macaulay11 · December 4, 2021, 10:14pm

Out of these two, I really like [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]. [name_f]Margery[/name_f] is a really sweet name though!

FleurDeForce · December 5, 2021, 12:49am

[name_f]Matilda[/name_f]!

eleanorj000 · December 5, 2021, 1:07am

matilda is much preferred in my mind! if you’re going to choose the other, use the marjorie/marjory story. margery/marge/etc. seems too aged to be ‘cute vintaage’ quite yet.

JeanSea · December 5, 2021, 1:31am

I wish I had had the opportunity to use [name_f]Matilda[/name_f], so [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] all the way.

sleepismyfavoritethi · December 5, 2021, 1:44am

[name_f]Margery[/name_f], though I love [name_f]Matilda[/name_f], [name_f]Margery[/name_f] is my favorite

TWD · December 5, 2021, 1:47am

[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] seems more current. And I think it’s beautiful

skylarhope · December 5, 2021, 2:05am

[name_f]Matilda[/name_f]! I love [name_u]Mattie[/name_u], [name_f]Tillie[/name_f] & [name_f]Tilda[/name_f] as nicknames!

Illyriae · December 5, 2021, 5:27am

[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] is lovely! [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] could be a cute nickname for [name_f]Margery[/name_f] though.

18_25 · December 5, 2021, 5:33am

I’m a [name_f]Margery[/name_f] fan. I like the [name_f]Marjorie[/name_f] spelling the best but they all work in my book.