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HelpRe: Katherine, Margaret or Elizabeth?
in reply to a message by Lily
Margaret! It's been my favorite name since I was about 14. I think it has a beautiful sound and look, it's strong yet feminine, has tons of nickname possibilities, has a ton of great history, has a nice meaning, and I can imagine it on nearly any type of girl. We plan on naming our first daughter Margaret. I'd use Elizabeth easily too. If we ever had a second daughter it's a leading contender for her name. We also like Katherine (prefer Catherine), but it's further down on the list and wouldn't ever actually be used.
I can't see Margaret ever falling too far, and it seems likely to make a slight comeback since more old-fashioned names (that have cute nicknames) are becoming more popular. I'm actually shocked that Maggie ranks lower than Margaret. I've heard of several baby Maggies (and Margarets nn Maggie) lately.
I think Katherine might be falling because people are getting tired of it and the nearly inevitable Katie/Kate. It's been so popular for so long.
Out of those three names, I think I know the most Katherine/Catherine/Kathryns, but I know plenty of Elizabeths too. I only know a few Margarets.
I can't see Margaret ever falling too far, and it seems likely to make a slight comeback since more old-fashioned names (that have cute nicknames) are becoming more popular. I'm actually shocked that Maggie ranks lower than Margaret. I've heard of several baby Maggies (and Margarets nn Maggie) lately.
I think Katherine might be falling because people are getting tired of it and the nearly inevitable Katie/Kate. It's been so popular for so long.
Out of those three names, I think I know the most Katherine/Catherine/Kathryns, but I know plenty of Elizabeths too. I only know a few Margarets.
This message was edited 10/22/2009, 7:48 AM
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