Talk to me about Margaret

Helenahhandbasket

Right now, Margaret is in my/our top three for a phantom DD. 

We like nicknames, but I personally don't like Maggie.

We do like Daisy and Greta.  I like Molly, but DH does not.

What other NNs have you heard of that can be used for Margaret?  Which is your favorite?

banda522

I had a grandmother Margaret. She went by many names:

Marge
Margie
Greta

us grandkids called her GG.

eta: clarity

Elsa1984

I am one of those people that don't see how Molly is a nickname for Margaret. Or Daisy for that matter. Why not just call her Margaret? Or if you are going to call her Greta, why not just name her Greta? 

CeCe8579

I love Greta but also like Margaret with the NN Meg.

SmileyJay

What does "phantom dd" mean?

I like Margaret but Maggie is the only nickname for it I like. If you don't like Maggie I guess there is good ol' Marge but I just hate that. I can only imagine Marge Simpson or a shipping barge. It just doesn't sound lady like.

Are Daisy, Molly, and Gretta nicknames for Margaret? I think these are all a bit of a stretch... especially Daisy. 

I happen to really like the name Daisy because of personal significance but I know far too many pets named that to actually use it. 

SmileyJay

Oh, I forgot Meg. I like Meg the best!!

Elsa1984

TheCraftyKoala:

What does "phantom dd" mean?

I like Margaret but Maggie is the only nickname for it I like. If you don't like Maggie I guess there is good ol' Marge but I just hate that. I can only imagine Marge Simpson or a shipping barge. It just doesn't sound lady like.

Are Daisy, Molly, and Gretta nicknames for Margaret? I think these are all a bit of a stretch... especially Daisy. 

I happen to really like the name Daisy because of personal significance but I know far too many pets named that to actually use it. 

phantom dd is a baby that doesn't exist....yet.

 

BlindysWife

Margaret nn Margo is a finalist for this babe. So that's my pick.

beebanjo

TheCraftyKoala:

Are Daisy, Molly, and Gretta nicknames for Margaret? I think these are all a bit of a stretch... especially Daisy.

 

Daisy actually is a traditional nickname for Margaret. In french, Marguerite is another name for a daisy. 

beebanjo

We have the same dilemma! We love Margaret, but we can't decide what nickname to use. I love Margot and Greta the most. Margot is probably my favorite.

I absolutely love Daisy, but DH vetoed it. I'd probably call her that for kicks though.

I know I don't like Peggy/Peg, Marge, or Meg at all.

Dr.Loretta

Meg and Peggy come to mind. As well as Marge

Mochadoodle

I love the nickname Daisy. I also really like Maisie and Polly.

143BabyCakes

I like Margaret. SO's mom is named that, and goes by Maggie. Not every name needs to be nicknamed, IMO.

TREDgirl

My older sister is Margaret and never had nor wanted a nickname. 

caramia582

I have heard Meg and Mae as a nn for Margaret.  Such a pretty name.

Helenahhandbasket

TheCraftyKoala:

What does "phantom dd" mean?

I like Margaret but Maggie is the only nickname for it I like. If you don't like Maggie I guess there is good ol' Marge but I just hate that. I can only imagine Marge Simpson or a shipping barge. It just doesn't sound lady like.

Are Daisy, Molly, and Gretta nicknames for Margaret? I think these are all a bit of a stretch... especially Daisy. 

I happen to really like the name Daisy because of personal significance but I know far too many pets named that to actually use it. 

LOL...I just mean that she's not born yet-- just dreaming about her.

Yes- Daisy, Molly and Greta are all legit NNs for Margaret.

Helenahhandbasket

Mochadoodle:

I love the nickname Daisy. I also really like Maisie and Polly.

Oh, I completely forgot about Polly-- totally adorable...thanks!

LatteLady5

I've never heard Greta used as a nn for Margaret but it makes sense. I really actually love that.

Margaret is a pretty, classic name. It has gone on and off of my list.

queenbone

Before we mutually took Margaret off our list the NN's I liked were Maggie and Greta.

Also Peggy, Peg, Daisy, Pearl, Margie, Reta, Madge, Margo

marybeth05

I didn't know that Daisy was a nn for Margaret... learn something new every day!

My grandmother's name was Margretha Louisa.  She went by Peg.

couliegirl

Marit and Meta are my favorites.

 

jburdet1

I love Daisy as a nn for Margaret with Greta as a close second. I also have a soft spot for Maggie.

I thought Molly was a nn for Mary not Margaret?

stahlop

I have a friend named Margaret and she goes by Meggan although I'd go the traditional way and spell it Megan.