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My mother was Margaret (nn Margie). She really didn't care for Margaret that much, however, she did enjoy being called Margie. It's not my favorite nick for Margaret. I personally prefer Meg, Daisy, Maisie, Margo or Maggie (in that order), but Margie's not bad. It could definitely work. I used to work with a Margie who was in her early 20's. I can picture it on a young person.

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In the past, I've considered Margaret to honor my mother but never really went for it because it's harsh sounding to me. Now that she has passed away, believe me, I wish I had used it as a mn for one of my three dds. Because I consider Margaret to be quite the opposite of a youthful name, the mns I've considered are lighter in tone. My favorite Margaret combo is Margaret Susanna. I also like Margaret Elizabeth.

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There are certain Margaret nns that I distinctly dislike. Marge, Greta/Gretl and Peg/Peggy are on that list.