Maggie names

austenreader85

I've posted a few times about trying to find a MN compromise for our girl choice of Margaret.  DH really likes Ann, but Margaret Ann just seems so plain to me, even though I like the name Ann!

Last night I thought of Roseann.  He vetoed it.

Maybe the problem is Margaret.  We want to call her Maggie but want to give her a formal name. I actually adore Magdalene but DH doesn't.  What are some other formal name options with Maggie as a nickname?  And I definitely can't bring Magnolia to DH.

amanda.beth

I don't think there's a thing wrong with Margaret Ann! It sounds classic, strong, and feminine.

MamaWino

amanda.beth:

I don't think there's a thing wrong with Margaret Ann! It sounds classic, strong, and feminine.

Agreed.  Although I'm a little biased... those are both of my grandmothers' first names are Margaret and Ann.

KBinRI

I work with a Marjorie and went to school with a Marguerite, both nn Maggie. Aunt's friend was Magda, nn Maggie (which I never understood because it's longer than her actual name) or Mags. Also have heard it used for Margot. 

I like Margaret Ann, too, though!

apc1929

Margo/margeaux

momoftess

  I loved Magdalene but my husband would not allow for it...I sympathize!!  Margaret Ann does not seem too plain at all.  It is classic and proper.  Margaret Grace is another option.

sccalla

I know two girls nicknamed Maggie; one is a Marguerite and the other is a Mair?ad.

robynlesley

My best friend is Margaret Ann.

Just saying.