I love it - almost enough to use. I think the only reason I've dismissed it as a usable name is that I definitely want to use
Margaret, and wouldn't want two daughters who could be called
Maggie. It's in my family tree several times from a few centuries ago (along with lots of Aganethas!). I also like the nickname possibilities -
Magda,
Maggie,
Lena, maybe even
Elena.
Magdalena Ruth is the combination that's coming to mind for me.
(Edited to correct a typo.)
This message was edited 10/30/2010, 10:13 AM