šŸŒ· margot or elodie?

Hi!
My favorite girl names are Leila and Lila but sadly my husband doesnā€™t like them.

The two we both like most are Margot and Elodie. Iā€™m trying to think of pros and cons of each as Iā€™m really torn!

Surname ends with ā€˜eeā€™ sound and middle name will be Ruth. We already have a Leo. Matching the girl name to the middle and to her brotherā€™s name are less important to me than finding the best name in and of itself.

Margot.

  • Love the meaning (pearl), the French origin, the fact it doesnā€™t need a nickname and that it works on both a girl and a woman. It also has some family history for us and has been around a long time.
  • Could be trendy, I know itā€™s a name people either love or hate (some say it looks like maggot or sounds ugly), I worry itā€™s not pretty or feminine enough

Elodie

  • Love the French origin, I think itā€™s pretty but still works on females of all ages, not too common (we met one and really liked it immediately)
  • Less good meaning (foreign riches), could be nicknamed to Ellie (I donā€™t mind the name but there are so many and I donā€™t want her to be confused with others), people may not know the name (we are in the UK - someone mentioned to me that it sounds like a made-up name).

I was drawn to Leila/ Lila because they are both succinct, classy-sounding yet pretty. One other name we both liked is Amelie.

I have tried writing the names out, imagining her at different ages, seeing how I would say her name when calling her for dinner, talking to her etc. Still torn!

Any thoughts would be welcome!

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Both [name_f]Margot[/name_f] + [name_f]Elodie[/name_f] are lovely!

[name_f]Margot[/name_f] feels very sophisticated and elegant. She feels a little more distinctive in comparison to [name_f]Elodie[/name_f] as there are a lot of ā€˜elā€™ names that [name_f]Elodie[/name_f] could merge with. [name_f]Margot[/name_f] has the lovely meaning [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] and itā€™s lovely that she has family ties for you. Regarding others not liking the name you canā€™t please everybody some may not like the name and thatā€™s that. This is your baby and as long as youā€™re happy with your choice thatā€™s all that matters. However I feel that [name_f]Margot[/name_f] [name_u]Robbie[/name_u] would be the association rather than maggots so most due to that association will find the name very feminine and attractive.

[name_f]Elodie[/name_f] is gorgeous! Sheā€™s sweet, has a lovely melodic sound and feels overtly feminine. Iā€™m also UK based have met a few Elodieā€™s and believe there is familiarity surrounding the name. I doubt people will think youā€™ve made [name_f]Elodie[/name_f] up. Iā€™m surprised that person did. Regarding the nickname [name_f]Ellie[/name_f] I think people may default to [name_f]Ellie[/name_f] especially as there are a lot of [name_f]Ellie[/name_f] names which are popular/becoming popular such as [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f], [name_f]Eliana[/name_f], [name_f]Eloise[/name_f], [name_f]Ella[/name_f] etc. I also feel the [name_f]Ellie[/name_f] connection is what provides familiarity quashing that made up concern you have.

If it was me I would go to the delivery room and decide which one suits her the best. I think I prefer [name_f]Elodie[/name_f] as Iā€™m a sucker for more melodic sounds which she has.

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps

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I like both of these, but think I prefer [name_f]Margot[/name_f] :hibiscus:

I also love the meaning, and I think she is classy, stylish, and spunky- and she works really well on any age. I picture bougainvillea flowers bursting into bloom, cobblestone streets, messy french braids, dresses with skirts perfect for twirling, someone who is stubborn and vivacious and kind. A mix of feminine daintiness and strength.
I also like that it has a bit of family history for you- thatā€™s a cool connection!I would not consider her popular or trendy, and the spelling looks fine to me. However, you could also go with [name_f]Margeaux[/name_f] or [name_f]Margo[/name_f] if you think the T looks harsh.

[name_f]Elodie[/name_f] :blueberries:

I think that [name_f]Elodie[/name_f] is flowy, musical, pretty, and sweet. She feels a little softer then [name_f]Margot[/name_f], conjuring up images of pale blue flowers, flutes, fluffy clouds, and white lace up high heels. Someone that is full of dreams and is poetic. I think this is a name that many people would like because it sounds very pleasing to the ear- Iā€™m sure an [name_f]Elodie[/name_f] would get many compliments on her name!
However, for me, I like the stronger sound of [name_f]Margot[/name_f] better. I think [name_f]Elodie[/name_f] is pretty, but blends in a bit to much to other name, [name_f]Eloise[/name_f], [name_f]Melody[/name_f], [name_f]Emily[/name_f], Eleniā€¦ [name_f]Ellie[/name_f] as a nickname is too popular for me, I know so many and it just feels very expected and a little boring to be honest.

They are both beautiful and I can see why you are having trouble! Hopefully this helps a little!

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[name_f]Margot[/name_f]:

  • I love the warm, vintage charm of it - both sophisticated and lively
  • distinctive but familiar
  • the Margots Iā€™ve met have both been sweet kids (that always helps me like a name)
  • itā€™s pretty to me and the meaning is lovely
  • [name_f]Margo[/name_f] is an alternative spelling because Iā€™ve heard the ā€˜maggotā€™ thing too, but I like [name_f]Margot[/name_f] :slight_smile:

[name_f]Elodie[/name_f]

  • musical, charming and sweet with a lovely sound
  • pretty and distinctive but familiar too
  • nick nickname possibility (besides Ellie) ā†’ [name_f]Edie[/name_f], [name_f]Lolo[/name_f], [name_f]Lola[/name_f], [name_f]Dee[/name_f], [name_f]Elle[/name_f]
  • Iā€™ve encountered it a few times (in the UK too), so I donā€™t think people will find it too strange - it ranks in the top 100 after all
  • Iā€™ve seen the meaning listed as all riches or simply all wealthy?
  • I can imagine people might pronounce it slightly different (depending on which syllable they emphasise) and she might like [name_f]Ellie[/name_f], others might just shorten it automatically?

I really like both, maybe [name_f]Elodie[/name_f] a little more

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Margot is my personal favorite of the two, I think itā€™s a really well-balanced name. It does have a bit of a tomboyish feel but the Margot spelling definitely makes it feel more feminine. Like you said though I could see it becoming trendy soon, especially because of Margot Robbie. Iā€™d guess there would be some pronunciation issues, but I donā€™t think it would be a massive deal.

Elodie Iā€™m not as big a fan of, but I can understand the appeal. It has a mystical, kind of alternative vibe to me. To me it does feel pretty modern, and Iā€™d honestly be really surprised to meet one over 30 (but Iā€™m in the US so things are probably different here). I could see some people mixing it up with Melody, idk if that would be a big issue or not. Ellie could certainly happen but I wouldnā€™t say itā€™s unavoidable.

Amelie also seems like a great contender! It kind of feels like a cross between Margot and Elodie style-wise. Based on what you said it seems like Margot might be the better fit for you, but I could be biased.

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For margot, I prefer the spelling [name_f]Margo[/name_f] without the T. That could solve your problem of some people saying it looks like Maggot? I do love the name [name_f]Margot[/name_f] though and think itā€™s a beautiful choice. To me, it sounds more like you guys have more positives for [name_f]Margot[/name_f] than [name_f]Elodie[/name_f]

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I wouldnā€™t have thought [name_f]Margot[/name_f] looks like Maggot. Iā€™m also in the UK and wouldnā€™t have thought that [name_f]Elodie[/name_f] was made up.

However, [name_f]Elodie[/name_f] would suit a young woman, but not an older one. [name_f]Margot[/name_f] would suit most ages, but maybe not baby (humans arenā€™t babies for that long).

[name_f]Elodie[/name_f] feels like it should be trendy. [name_f]Margot[/name_f] feels familiar, but not mega popular.

Both names are cute, but [name_f]Margot[/name_f] feels slightly cooler with the O ending.

I think [name_f]Elodie[/name_f] [name_f]Ruth[/name_f] flows better, but [name_f]Margot[/name_f] [name_f]Ruth[/name_f] -ee would work better to not have repeating ee sounds.

With [name_u]Leo[/name_u], I donā€™t think iā€™d want two names that end in an O sound. But would I want two names that have an EE sound?.

So I would be torn too.

A thought on [name_f]Amelie[/name_f]. I like it. Itā€™s as cute as [name_f]Amelia[/name_f], but not as juvenile.

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I love [name_f]Margot[/name_f]!

I like that she doesnā€™t have any immediately intuitive of common nicknames. Sheā€™s succinct and sweet. So wearable and gorgeous.

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Iā€™m one of the ones that thinks/has always thought [name_f]Margot[/name_f] is clunky and a little dated even still with it going back on the trendier side. So I pick [name_f]Elodie[/name_f].

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Both beautiful choices!

I am also in the UK and I have heard of the name [name_f]Elodie[/name_f], although Iā€™ve never met one, and really really love it. I prefer the sound of it to [name_f]Margot[/name_f]. (It would be easy to guide people on pronunciation by saying ā€˜rhymes with melodyā€™ )

I had a baby recently and have come across quite a few Margots at baby groups etc, so it could be getting quite popular here? [name_m]Worth[/name_m] mentioning in case popularity affects your decision! (Also if youā€™re worried about the ā€˜maggotā€™ association you could spell it [name_f]Margo[/name_f], but I guess that makes it a bit less French!)

They are both beautiful names and you canā€™t go wrong with either! Good luck with your decision :slight_smile:

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[name_f]Margot[/name_f]: elegant and tough
I truly hope I am right in saying that if you named your daughter [name_f]Margot[/name_f], no one will say to you that itā€™s ugly or reminds them of an unpleasant word, although perhaps Margotā€™s peers might bring this up :sob: You could go for the more streamlined [name_f]Margo[/name_f]?
[name_f]Elodie[/name_f]: elegant and hyper feminine
People might continue to ask about Elodieā€™s origin or status as a ā€˜real nameā€™ once you have named her. I feel itā€™s less likely to be an issue for her with her peers? Especially as it is a rising name in the UK and currently at #93, itā€™s going to become more familiar.

Overall, I would go for [name_f]Margot[/name_f] based on loving the elegance and grit I think she embodies (I may have been influenced by the portrayal of [name_f]Princess[/name_f] [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] in The [name_m]Crown[/name_m] with this one)!

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I prefer [name_f]Margot[/name_f]. [name_f]Elodie[/name_f], while musical & lilting, feels like a made up, modern invention to me, and also feels a little incomplete (melody without the m). Iā€™m funny with [name_f]El[/name_f]- names anyway though because I strongly dislike [name_f]Ellie[/name_f], though there are some I like in spite of this.

[name_f]Margot[/name_f] has a stiff buttoned up thing I really like, and I think the contrast of this feel on a little one would be cute. I think itā€™s more versatile for age and will sound elegant on a lady whereas [name_f]Elodie[/name_f] sounds a little cutesy, sing-songy and juvenile imo. I also like [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] a nn. Iā€™ve never seen the maggot thing tbhā€¦ I understand how you might if youā€™re a very visual person as only one letter away but the vowel sounds are completely different and the final t is silent. I think itā€™s a name that manages to be cute, sophisticated and a little quirky / eccentric all at once.

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Thank you all so much! Really value your insights :slight_smile:

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I prefer [name_f]Eloise[/name_f] over elodie. [name_f]Elodie[/name_f] is cute and unique sounding though. I love [name_f]Margot[/name_f] but slightly prefer it as a middle name.

I would pick [name_f]Margot[/name_f] :black_heart:

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[name_f]Elodie[/name_f] being nicknamed to [name_f]Ellie[/name_f] is less common than you might think, Elo seems to be the common seeing what my sister has become.

[name_f]Margot[/name_f] is feminine, but how are you thinking of pronouncing it? [name_f]Margo[/name_f] is always pretty, but some find MargoT much harder to digest.

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I prefer [name_f]Margot[/name_f] to [name_f]Elodie[/name_f]. To me, it is more classic and has stood the test of time. After all, the name is a version of the ever popular classic, [name_f]Margaret[/name_f].
Another spelling that has not been mentioned is [name_f]Margaux[/name_f]. I find this a very chic alternative [name_f]French[/name_f] spelling avoiding the ā€œotā€ ending. I would be inclined to use it, as it is unique and used less frequently.

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[name_f]My[/name_f] favourite is easily [name_f]Margot[/name_f]!

[name_f]Margot[/name_f] - I absolutely love this name and have it on my own list. If I have to give [name_f]Margot[/name_f] a nickname iā€™d do [name_f]Maisie[/name_f] or maybe a family pet name like GoGo, which are sweet, but it doesnā€™t have an immediate nickname and doesnā€™t need one. She is super fashionable and while she is may be seen as a little more ā€˜trendyā€™ I have only met one and think that it is absolutely perfect for all ages. You also seem to have more positives for it which is a bonus!

[name_f]Elodie[/name_f] - I know 3 Elodieā€™s and have never really been a fan. I donā€™t like [name_f]Melody[/name_f] either though so maybe thatā€™s why? Iā€™m also not a huge fan of [name_f]Ellie[/name_f] and like you said, there are a lot around. That might just be me though! I can get why you would like it as it is a pretty name.

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