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Hello,

I am currently ttc (through IVF), and I am having a hard time deciding between two names. I already have boys names picked out-- James Christopher and Jacob Thomas. If I have a daughter I love the nickname Maggie..but I want to name her Margret/Margaret. That is my problem. I don't know which one to choose from. "Margret" seems phonetically correct, which I like, but "Margaret" is more common, and looks "prettier."

I hope this doesn't sound silly but the name "Margaret" reminds me of a Margarita, and I think of a Spanish dancer with too much makeup, and bright coloured nails! The bad part is Margret looks more plain, and I know this is probably goofy, but when I go to places and look at the name keychains or the cups (from disney-seaworld) with names on them, you only see "Margaret."

So I guess my question is this....which name do you like better, "Margret" or "Margaret"

And also, do you pronounce the names any differently? I think when I say the names I pronounce the "ga" in Mar-ga-ret. Is that right?

Since there is a good possibility of twins (due to IVF) I'm also at a lost cause for another girl name. I was thinking I would stick with another "M" name, but something not too unusual since "margret/margaret" is more of a traditional name.

Any help is *greatly* appreciated!

Comments

[mysticamor.livejournal.com]

I like Margaret. I totally understand about the names on keychains. My name is spelled Jackeline nickname Jacky and neither of those are found anywhere on any keychain that isn't specially ordered. It get's frustrating but at the same time I like the uniqueness of my spelling.

If you have twins you could name the other one Margo.....or other different spellings of it. Or Magaline, Malena or something like that. Just throwing out some ideas.

Good luck on ttc!!!! :)

[http://users.livejournal.com/-playboymommy-/]

Wow, I'm glad to get the opinion of someone who knows about the "finding your name" problem. My name is so plain, "lisa" but I never have a problem with keychains and nicknacks etc.

Thanks you for the good luck, I certainly need lots of that right now. I never imagines IVF would be so emotionally exhausting!!!