Margaret

This name is pretty. I like the nickname Margot, but none of the others.

This is my name and I honestly think it's really pretty. I love the amount of nicknames it comes with as well! Also, my middle name is Rose, and I personally think that it flows well with my first name.

I just wanted to add that I really love this name in full-form, without a nickname. Don’t get me wrong, I think that nicknames are cool; however, Margaret is so melodic! The only nicknames I especially like are Margie (which, I actually prefer as a full name) and Meg; the others just aren’t my cup of tea. Well, I do love Maggie, but my brother’s dog is named that…it could get confusing for her, if I ever had a daughter named Maggie, lmao.

Such a pretty name. Maggie or Peggy are cute nicknames for a little kid, Margo, Meg, Mary, or Greta can work for a teen, and Rita or even just Margaret sound professional for a lady. Overall a great, super versatile name.

A beautiful, versatile classic. I love it!

Margaret is a really pretty, under-appreciated name.

Nice meaning, but I wouldn't recommend this as a child's name. Just sounds out of place. The nickname Maggie isn't much better.

I think this is such a pretty name. For someone old or young it's just so pretty!

I love the name Margaret the meaning is pretty, meaning pearl and the history of the name is fascinating, however I think the main reason I love this name so much is because St. Margaret is depicted in medieval arts with dragons and I love dragons so this name is high up for me. The nicknames for Margaret are kind of hit and miss for me, I like most of the nicknames for it I just like some more than others or prefer the whole name Margaret to certain shortened names. All in all a great strong beautiful name.

My full first name is Margaret, and to be honest I am not a fan. I appreciate that my mom wanted me to have a name with mature vibes that would be taken seriously no matter what profession I chose, but I think it crosses the line between beautifully timeless (Elizabeth, Emma, Annie, Alice, etc.) and old-fashioned (along with names like Edna). Most of the feedback I’ve gotten about my name has been negative during both my youth and adulthood (told it’s ugly or an old lady name, had it mocked in an exaggerated stuffy accent, given condolences by a fellow Margaret who instead went by her middle name, etc.)

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To me, one redeeming quality is that its age and place in history give it more weight and interest than many new, trendy names that may be completely bland, dated, and charmless in a few decades. Margaret may not have the most feminine flair, glamour, or delicate beauty. Still, it does have many impressive namesakes over the last millennium and a solid place in the canon of classic female names. I also acknowledge that it’s better than overly cutesy names that sound sweet on children but odd and silly on adults, and that it has a ton of nicknames ranging from sophisticated (Margot) to sweet and rustic (Maggie) to tomboyish (Garrett) and beyond.

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Despite the qualities I like about it, I’m still planning to change my first name to something I feel I can inhabit with greater aplomb.

It’s a pretty name. But I hate the nickname Maggie.

I prefer Margareta, but Margaret is good too. It does sound old-fashioned, and doesn't really suit a young girl, though. I would give it a 6.5/10.

As someone who has the name Margaret, I may be biased, but I like how the name sounds. Many people were saying it's more harsh and less feminine, but I like that about it. It gives the name a sort of strength along with its old-fashioned beauty. I also love how many nicknames there are and how much they differ from one another. For example, Peggy is different from Margo which is different from Greta. There are so many variations and the meaning behind it is beautiful.

My late and beautiful mother was named Margaret Johanne. I miss her every day. I might add Margaret to my name in her memory. I’ll always love this name because of Mom.

My name is Margaret, and I'm not fond of my name, but I don't hate it. I was named after my grandma, and I'm only in middle school. Whenever one teacher calls me Margaret everybody goes "Huh? Who's Margaret?" To be completely honest, I'm embarrassed by it.

Margaret is an okay name that does, I suppose, appeal to those who might appreciate the classics.

It looks fine written down but I must honestly say that I find the sound quite unattractive and harsh.

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However, I do kind of like the nickname Meg and I like the "Little Women" character.

Eh- I don't like it, it's really ugly.

Pretty, yet I wouldn't use it.

I have to say that I LOVE the name Margaret. To me it is one of the most beautiful, sophisticated and elegant names in existence. LOVE LOVE LOVE!

I've been a Margaret since 1956 and I love my name. I've yet to meet a Margaret who did not like her name. Sometimes I am called Maggie or Mag, both of which I like, but I am so proud to have been named after my grandmother, and to have been a "pearl" all these years.

I admit that the name is too old-fashioned for me, it is clearly an older woman's name, but I do not see it as ugly or understand the hatred that this name has. I prefer it as a middle name, which goes well with almost any name, and I also adore the nicknames that can be drawn from Margaret, like Maggie, Mairead, Madge, Margarete, Marge, Margie, Margot, Marguerite, Margaretha, Meg, Megan, Rita, Gretchen, and Peggy. If you prefer, you can use the Spanish version, which is Margarita. Whatever you want.

I cannot understand why this beautiful classic name is so derided. In particular, the comments that it is an old woman's name are particularly disappointing, coming as they do from mostly female commenters. Ageist and sexist. Ugh. Is a woman of value only before a certain age, then? For shame. Margaret has many strong and admirable role models, and Meg is so pretty, as in the novel Little Women and poem Meg Merilees. I have known a Margaret Mary and a Mary Margaret, both known as Mimi. Rather a little Margaret than a little Maddison or Nevaeh. She will have the last laugh, as the bearer of an ancient classic name.

Absolutely beautiful timeless elegant and so many options with this name. From Maggie to Mags Magpie and Mae just absolutely perfect for any girl at any age! This vintage name is also making a comeback as I've been hearing of a couple of babies born the last few months and the given name was Margaret, "Maggie".

Strong name! Margaret has class! Good quality! Not so popular anymore as many years ago. Has history. Why not. Good name.

I think that the name Margaret is very elegant and classic and ages well! It also reminds me of Mary-Margaret from Once Upon a Time, which I love. To top it all off, the nickname options are ADORABLE, especially Maisie and Maggie! In conclusion, I love it!

I know this name has mixed opinions but I actually like it very much. I think it is very elegant and classic as well.

Frumpy, with an awkward pronunciation. I really hate it.

Kind of frilly in a way.

I like this name! I understand anyone who says it is a bit harsh sounding, but I find the tough G to be strong, but also cute. It seems like an overall flexible name that seems to work in any situation at any age (child, teen, young adult, etc.). The idea of calling a little Margaret Molly especially tickles me. It has so many other nickname possibilities that are great, like Maggie, Greta, Daisy, Meg, Meggie, etc.

Well, my name is Margaret, I’m a Christian Lebanese young woman. My mom chose my name, she thought of Saint Rita, whose birth name was Margarita. Back then Marguerite was very common in Lebanon, but my mother wanted something different, an English name. I love my name so much.

This name actually makes me think of the word market.

My name is Margaret and I love it. When I was young I was called Maggie but I don't like it so I decided to go by my birth name, Margaret. People often spell my name wrong and sometimes pronounce it wrong but I am still proud to have my name that has been in my family for many many years. I personally would have preferred to be called Peggy, Margarita, or Meg when I was younger. I just don't like the sound of Maggie, it's very bland... a few of my close friends do call Maggie to pick on me but I don't really mind since they do it not that often.

A nice vintage name that should have a comeback. Margaret would sound adorable on a young girl! I really hate the nickname Maggie, though.

My favorite name. It sounds so pleasant to the ears. "Mar-ga-ret" not "Mar-grit" or "Mar-great". My top choice for a little girl.

When I first became a so-called "namenerd," I was vehemently against the "classics" that had endured since the Middle Ages and Renaissance - particularly the feminine names. I thought, "All these myriad names to choose from, and most people still name their daughters the same darn things?" But trends do come and go, and eventually I appreciated classics like Jane, Anna, Mary... heck, for a little while there I was practically in love with the name Elizabeth, nickname "Elle." The classics weren't so bad anymore.

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But Margaret... that's the one I can't seem to warm up to. No matter how hard I try. It must be that middle hard G - that, and even if you enunciate all three syllables the "garet" part still sounds too much like "grit." I think that's why the French variant Marguerite doesn't bother me nearly so much (or Margot, for that matter). And the most common nickname for Margaret, Maggie, makes me think of... well, shaggy dogs. Like a Bearded Collie. If I had no choice but to use the name Margaret then I'd try to push for the Greta nickname over Maggie (which is still better than Midge, which is still better than Peggy).

My great grandmother's name is Margaret and I think the name is very pretty and feminine. I was thinking about using it as a middle name for my little girl. I understand a child or teenager may not like it as a first name, but that's why I figured it could work as a middle name.

This is my given name and I hate it. Other people I know also hate it. When I met my friend, she said my name was weird. After a month, we discussed my name and she said "I thought your name was weird but now I've gotten used to it, I guess." I go by Maggie, but sometimes people call me Margaret as a joke. I can't wait to legally change my name when I grow up to something less ugly. Nobody likes my name and I am angry at my parents for choosing it. They gave my little sister a nice name - 'Lillian', and she gets to go by 'Lily'. :(

It’s nice, but I definitely prefer the various forms of this name like Megan or Peggy, Rita etc.

No idea why some people like this name, I find it harsh and snooty sounding.

I like this name even though it is old. It sounds very feminine to me.

My name is Margaret thoo... but people call me Margareta, Margreat... there are always mistakes but kinda proud to know my name is Margaret. Thanks to my mom.

Very beautiful, makes me think of a field of small flowers blooming on a mountainside on a sunny day. It would be good for a little girl, or a kind, honorable queen, or a happy young woman. It is a name that is deeply peaceful and joyful, and outwardly exuberant, and very rare: I never met a Margaret.

Margaret backwards is teragram, which is some sort of mathematical term!

My name is Maggie. No Margaret. Maggie is actually a good name, and I hate it whenever people mistake it as Margaret. I tell you that it's Maggie, so it's Maggie...

I absolutely hate this name. My name is Margaret and I hate it. I go by Maggie since it's a way better name. Please name your child Maggie if you're considering Margaret.

The nicknames Daisy and Pearl are sort of irrelevant, even though they make sense with the meaning in Greek (pearl) and Russian (daisy), and are both prettier than the actual name, since Margaret is generally harsh sounding, although not a terrible name in itself. Just not that pretty.

Margaret is kind of an old lady name if you ask me, but the nicknames are cute. I think you should stop naming your poor kids Margaret though.

Super boring and overused. So is the nickname Maggie. Come on people, with all the thousands (if not millions) of possible names out there, THIS tired old name is the best you can come up with?!? It's right up there with Mary and Karen at the top of the "dull names" list.

Dear Margaret... I think of the book Lol.

I don't really like this name. It sounds too boring and uninteresting. I prefer Maggie.

This is a nice name, if not my favourite, but what I really love is all the nicknames: Maggie, Meg, Molly, Maisie, Greta, Peggy, Daisy, Pearl… it goes on and on. I don't think I'd name a daughter Margaret (if I have a daughter one day) but I might use it as a middle name and maybe take a nickname from there.

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P.S. It doesn't sound like 'marmite' and anyway, I love marmite. :)

This is my grandma’s name. She goes by Maggie and is a bit of a nerdy cat lady but don’t let that fool you, my grandma can be a total badass at times. In the 70s she stole an ashtray from the Eiffel Tower and at the age of 69 had to go to traffic school for speeding... lol, okay but seriously she’s super smart and isn’t shy to speak her mind or correct people when they're wrong or tell them off when they’re being rude. She’s a pretty awesome lady. If I ever have a daughter one day, I’d probably name her Margaret after my grandma, but I’d use the nickname Maisie (because it’s adorable).

Love Margaret Thatcher, one of the best leaders of all time in my opinion and doesn't ruin my associations with this name. I love it and it comes with great nicknames such as Meg, Maggie, Greta, Daisy and maybe even pulling Rita off for something more exotic.

Margaret Thatcher ruined this name, but I did know a little Margaret and it wasn't too bad. However, this name reminds me of MAGA... which ruins it for good.

I really like this name. If I were to have a child, if it was a girl most likely she would be named Margaret. Maybe with a middle name like Patricia or June.

Interesting that the comments from 12 years ago are more heavily critical; responses seem to be more positive on average as you get to more recent comments. Sound bias in names goes through trends and we've been in a very "vowel happy" period for a while (lots of "Evie's," "Ella's," "Abby's," "Ava's," sort of names). Perhaps stronger consonant sounds are starting to be a little refreshing. I've heard a lot more baby names that seem to hint at that--parents around me have chosen: Gus, Gretchen (x2), Gwendolyn, Agnes, Dolores (although goes by Lola), Magnolia, Dorothy, Arthur and Ruth.

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My daughter is a six year old (well, almost six) and named Margaret. And called Margaret in full. No one seems bothered by this; if anything, they're usually pleasantly surprised and appreciative because so many people have a beloved grandmother that was Margaret! It seems to "fit" her and her youth just fine, and frankly, these days in a classroom filled with "Axel" and "Pantera" (yes, these are actual names in her class!) 'unusual' is the new norm as far as her contemporaries go. We chose it to honor our own grandmothers that we loved dearly, but we also liked it because:
- it's classic, but not overused these days
- it ages well and won't be an issue professionally
- there's a ton of nicknames that she could choose from if she decides she wants to express her identity differently
- it has a fascinating, cool history

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So, yeah--I'm obviously Team Margaret! Not a name for everyone (no name is), but I still think it's a solid choice. If you're thinking about it but can't picture it on a little kid, I'm here to tell you that my little one has it and it complements her well.

Kind of rough sounding.

I think that this is a fine, strong name, even today. It reminds me of someone who's down to earth, yet classy at the same time. I think the diminutive Maggie has a sort of timeless sound to it as well.

This name gives me the impression of someone who is smart, serious and no-nonsense, but I still kind of like it. It's classic, feminine, not too fluffy, and the nicknames are all cute.

My ten year old sister is named Margarette (pronounced like Margaret), and she, like what people in the comments are suggesting, is cold and a bit of a brat.

My name is Margaret Ann, and I love it. I never considered it unusual or cold. In fact, there were 2 other Margaret's in one of my high school classes; although they also went by Peggy. I never had any nicknames as I was named after my grandmothers. I consider it a classic name.

Margret like the name Sylvia is nice and special (Considering how underused it is today!) who couldn't love it? An absolute lovely person would bear this name.

I love this name. I also like Maggie. I named the mother of one of the main characters in my comic Margaret. Oh, and Mrs. Thatcher hasn't tainted this name for me.

This name sounds way too harsh to me; it's not very pleasing to the ears at all. I don't like any of the nicknames either, and I find it to be rather boring.

My lovely Mum has this name. She hates it but I really like it. I think it is a beautiful sounding name. Unusual on young girls today, which is a shame.

I'm a teenager and my name is Margaret Mary but I go by Meg. I prefer going by Meg because you could not believe how many people do not know how to spell Margaret! I always get "Margret"! I like my name because it is so classic and strong. I love having a unique name compared to all of the Hannah's, Morgan's, and Abby's that go to my school. Only downside of going by Meg is that people think my real name is "Megan" and I cannot stand that name because Margaret is just so much more beautiful.

I love having this name! I had no idea people hated it so much. When I was little, it annoyed me that people got my mother's and my name confused, but I thought it was because my name was long and hers was short. So people thought the little person should have the short name, I thought. As a teenager my father gave me a pearl necklace and matching bracelet, and I fell in love with pearls. Later I learned my name means pearl! And it so happened that people used to call my father "Earl the Pearl". As a business woman in my early 20's, I found that my phone presence worked well for me and people thought I was much older. As a middle aged person, I feel I've finally "grown into" my name. Never in my life have I accepted any nickname because nothing else ever fit. Bottom line, it's what you make of it. I feel lucky.

My mother named me Margaret Pearl. She had no idea Margaret meant "pearl". I love it- I'm a pearl pearl! Highly valuable. :-)

Margaret is a stunning, vintage name. It's very feminine and cute, plus the meaning is great! It's a real classic! ^_^

I find this name really ugly. For some reason, it reminds me of toxic black paint.

Really classy and beautiful name. I can understand people who say that it doesn't suit little girls, but 'Meg' is a cute nickname to use while she's little, and it's much better than giving her one of those silly, childish names people stick their kids with today!

Of course it doesn't sound right on a six year old, but at least it will suit her when she's older rather than the other way around. There are so many children with names that will not suit then when they're older; Margaret would be quite refreshing to hear. When she's little, you can just call her Maggie, Madge, Mae, etc. :)

This is a nice name, however it sounds too elderly. I can only picture a 50 year old lady. I just can't picture a 6 year old with it.

I think this is a pretty name! I would honestly name one of my kids this, since I like classic names and can't stand trendy names. I pronounce it mar-gret, not mar-grit. I also like the nickname Maggie :)

My name is Margaret. I used to despise my name because it is uncommon. Now, I've learned to love the unique name Margaret for a three reasons. First, it derives from royal families. Second, just saying: "Mar-ga-ret" sounds strong and powerful. Last but not least, you can't spell Margaret without great!

I used to hate my name growing up. I never thought it was very feminine compared to the countless Sarahs Brittanys and Jessicas in my classes. Now I absolutely LOVE it. It's rare, classy and memorable. I once had someone tell me they felt that my name was nostalgic and pretty; they were reminded of a young girl in the 60s reading a book on a park bench. Also, for practical reasons, it ages well and looks good on a resume.

Margaret is my middle name. I personally dislike the name. I asked my mom why I had this as a middle name. She told me it was a name of a relative of hers. As much as she wants me to keep it, when I turn 18, I want to get rid of Margaret altogether.

This is disgusting. I think it is torture when you call a little girl this! Mamaaaarararrargarreet. It reminds me of a 70 year old who is stuck in marmalade...

I've never liked this name. It sounds so cold and harsh, and I don't like any of the nicknames that come with it. Maggie, Meg, Gretta, Gretchen (EW!). They're just so unattractive.

Margaret is a classic name. I prefer it as a middle name though - something like Lila Margaret is cute. Maggie is a great nickname though!

This name has quite a regal and dignified feel, but is spoilt by the harsh sound of it.

I love this name! It's not very common and I find it classic and beautiful. It's my sweet, sweet mommy's name too. : )

I didn't use to like this name, and I think it was because of the annoying little girl in the Dennis the Menace cartoon. (Now I am really showing my age.) But recently the name has really grown on me. I am surprised that its peak of popularity was in the 20's, but I can well imagine it making a big comeback like some other, old fashioned names have. I like the nickname Maggie, and am also fond of some other countries' versions: Margret, Margit, Margriet.

A wonderful name. Margaret is up there with Elizabeth in terms of flexibility.

I prefer Margo.

Margaret is such a strong and classy name. I adore the nickname Maisie.

My name is Margaret Mary (double first name), so I get called Margaret or Mary Margaret a lot by new teachers. I think that by itself Margaret can seem a little cold or even snobbish (although my opinion might be biased thanks to the "Dennis the Menace" character), but when you add a shorter name to it - like Mary, Alice, or Rose - it becomes a warm and beautiful name.
I also love several of the nicknames for Margaret. The one I use is Maggie (or any derivative of Maggie), but I love Maisie, Molly, Greta, and Gretel as well. I also know that Kittie makes a cute nickname for a young Margaret (I tried that name out once).
I'm not too sure about Peggy or Margie, though. My grandmother (another Margaret) goes by Peggy, and the name just never grew on me.

I find Margaret to be a "classic", yet so much more interesting than Elizabeth or Katherine. I think it sounds better with three syllables, with the last two somewhat slurred together.

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And I think it's funny that someone above called Margaret "boring" and "overused", then proceeded to recommend Megan, which is one of the most boring and overused names nowadays. Funny how people's opinions on names differ so much.

It's a great name, and it shouldn't be put down so much just because its old fashioned. Sure, it doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, but its still a pretty name with tons of history. That's pretty hard to say about most of the names popular nowadays. I agree with the comment that said its like Katherine and Elizabeth; it's a classic name that should never go out of style. I'm considering Margaret Olive, with the nickname Molly :)

My name is Amber Margaret. I love the combination. It's quite interesting and I've never met anyone with this pairing.
Bertha Margaret was my grandmother's name. And she hated the name Bertha, so as a little girl she began going by Margaret. I have to agree with my grandmother, Margaret is much more beautiful sounding than Bertha!
I agree with others that it's an old-fashioned name but definitely has potential as a first name.

I had never liked this name until I learned about the St. Margaret who escaped from the dragon (which I know wasn't a true story in the first place, but still, I find that really inspiring!), and I've loved the name ever since.
Maggie is a cute nickname, though I don't like Peggy all that much (no offense to anyone with the name).

This is my middle name and I like it, it's old fashioned like my first name. Didn't like it at first but it grew on me.

I hate to be mean or anything, and no offense to anyone with this name, but this name, in my opinion, is just bad. It reminds me of some old grandmother/great aunt that smokes and is just plain crabby sounding. "MAHGRIT! You in for bingo tahnight?"

Margaret is my name. I used to go by the name Maggie but as I've gotten older I just go by the name Margaret. I like it because it's feminine without being prissy or girly. Also, it's a well-known name without being overly popular or anything. But, I've been called many nicknames in my elementary school years, from Marge to Margarita. But to me, Margaret is fine without nicknames!

Gretchen, Magali (mah-gə-LEE), Margaux/Margo/Margot, Marguerite, Megan/Meghan. So many wonderful alternatives to this overused (and often boring-sounding) name.

I really do like the name Margaret, which is good seeing as it is my name. But I do believe that, in this day and age, it is becoming a bit less used. I guess I just want to warn people who think that some of the nicknames are rather neat that, while you will understand nicknames such as Meg and Maggie, other people just don't get it. Why so? Because of the emergence of the name Megan and Meghan into popular name culture. I must say that, as a child in second grade, being called Megan for the first half of the year was not a plesant experiance. >: So if you want to name your child Margaret and then encourage them / call them by a nickname someone could make to fit Meghan, you should be prepared for people believing that your child's real name is Meghan. Not really a bit issue, but I just thought I would warn people about how annoying it is to correct every adult you meet. But I guess this is more to do with the nicknames. ^^' Well, I've said my piece.

It's either
MARR-GRET
or
MARR-GRIT
Neither are all that flattering or pretty.

I personally think I like Meg better.

It's a regal and historic name with numerous famous bearers - Margaret of Anjou, English actress Dame Margaret Tyzack, Margaret Thatcher.

My name is Margaret, and I am a teen so I kinda think it's old-fashioned, but my friends think it's a really nice name. And some of my older relatives have that name; so I am proud to have it!

I don't really like this name. When my dad found out that my name (Megan) is a short form of Margaret, he'd always sing at me that old Ray Stevens song, "It's me again, Margaret. Are you naked?" Ugh.

This is a gentle old name, like Eleanor, but I was surprised that Laura Wattenberg, author of "The Baby Name Wizard", described it as "timeless".

I like how versatile Margaret is when it comes to nicknames. Basically, anything can be a nickname. The vast variety means that you will always be able to find a nickname that fits regardless of personality or stage in life. My two favorites are Margot and Rita.

I have recently fallen in love with this name but as a previous user said it is hard to imagine a young person with this name.

I don't like this name. I simply don't like the sound of it, and it sounds quite old-fashioned. I can't really imagine anyone under the age of 35 going by Margaret. I also associate this name with Margaret Thatcher, and I'm not much of a fan.

I adore this name and all of the nicknames, too.

I love Margaret! It's classic, strong, feminine - everything I could ask for in a girl's name. We're considering it for our next girl. I almost wish it were my name. :)

Adding to the other Margarets in the comments, it is my name too. My sister tried to use Meg as a nickname for me growing up, but it never stuck. In high school, I adopted the nickname Margie (pronounced Mar-Gee, NOT Mar-Jee). I always quickly corrected people who said Mar-Jee. It reminded me too much of Margarine.

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In elementary school, I really didn't like it. But now I am grown, I really love my name. I only go by Margaret.

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My only pet peeve is that people ALWAYS seem to misspell my name. I learned how to spell my name by spelling it out in the 3 syllables. Mar-gar-et.

This name is growing on me. Of the three classic English standards with multiple nicknames (the other two being Elizabeth and Catherine/Katherine), it's the least used. I think that's part of why I'm warming up to it. And though I can't stand the more common nicknames for it, I love Greta and Maisie. It definitely has potential as a name for a future daughter of mine.

Another one of my favorite old names. Very soft and feminine.

A nice, classic sort of name. It has a lot of good nickname possibilities, although I hate Peggy.

I like the name Peigi as a shortened version of Margaret. I know six lovely people called Margaret and I don't think it is a cold name at all. I wouldn't call my daughter Margaret though. I prefer Peigi.

I think this name is rather interesting, if not the most prettiest name in the world. I really think the nicknames for it (Maggie, Meg, Peggy, etc.) are interesting as well. I like the meaning "Pearl". I wouldn't name my daughter this, though.

I don't think Margaret is a "hard" sounding name! I'll admit that I'm biased (it's my mom's name), but I personally like the sound of it. I don't find it standoffish at all. Names like "Marissa" and "Melissa" sound prissy to me (it's the "iss" sound; I hate it!), but Margaret has always been to me an old-fashioned, down-to-earth sounding name. I also think the nickname Maggie is adorable, but I may be in the minority there.

I've thought of this name always as a energetic name.

I agree there are so many nicknames you can get from Margaret. But some people do pronounce it mar-grit, as someone said they do not. People can pronounce names any way they want. Mar, Grit, Grett, Marg, Marge, Margot, Mags, Maggie, Meg. I think Sara Margaret is a pretty name. Margaret makes a nice middle name. Reminds me of Margot and Marjorie. Or marjoram the spice. Margaret reminds me of Maggie from Growing Pains! And Marg aka Catherine on CSI. Love her!

I love this name. My mom is named this and she's great. I have a friend named Margaret as well. She hated her given name and decided to change it to Margaret. I also love how many nicknames you can get from Margaret. Maggie, Meg, Meggie, Margo, Marlo, Greta, Gretchen, Margot, et cetera, et cetera.

Pretty as is, don't like most nicknames. Maggie is okay, but Marge? Ew.

Lovely, classic name that reminds me of Meredith.

Being a Margaret myself, I'd just like to point out that funnily enough nobody has every run in fear of my 'grit' sounding name. Furthermore I'm not exactly fond of the name myself, being a teenager I feel it's fairly old fashioned. Having said this everybody more or less knows me as Mags and this is one of the best things about the name, you may not like it but at least there are a considerable number of nicknames! :)

I think Margaret is a very pretty and elegant name. I do think it's old-fashioned however, the reason why people tend to think of it as cold I guess (I don't agree with them). I also like the name better when the 'ga-ret'-part is pronounced clearer, so the 'Mar'-part doesn't get all the attention.

I adore this name! It's my second name (Norah Margaret is my full name) and I wish it were my only name! What do you mean it sounds like 'Marmite?'

No offense to anyone but I just don't like this name. It just seems so cold and not a nice sounding name.

My name is Mary Margaret. I don't like them together but just Margaret is good. I think Margaret is a very nice classic name. (as in classic I mean like old timey)

I find Margaret a cold, standoffish name. I don't even like the nickname Maggie.

Though the longer version of this name mightn't be the most beautiful, the pet names attached to it are SO wonderful: Greta (as in Garbo), Gretchen (bombshell name if ever there were one), and Meta (the German pet form). Plus, the meaning is so entirely gorgeous: a pearl. How anyone could dislike the name is really beyond me. :)

I think Margaret sounds like marmite. You either love it or hate it, in which case I hate marmite and the name Margaret.

I can't stand the 'grit' sound at the end of this name.

In response to the person who "can't stand the 'grit' at the end of this name," this name is not pronounced "mar-grit." It is pronounced, as this website says, "mar-gret" or "mar-ga-ret."

In response to the person (waaay up there) (and to everyone else) who posted anonymously on 6-26-06 saying that Margaret isn't pronounced with a 'grit' sound I would like to point out- Different parts of the English-speaking world pronounce things differently. I know in our local dialect here in NS, Canada Margaret is pronounced more slurred and turns out Mar-grit.

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Also, my aunt's name, and I think its a good, strong name. Prefer the spelling Margarate, though. Can't stand the nickname "Peggy", but "Maggie" or "Meg" is really nice.

This is not a hard name. It's my mum's name and you couldn't meet a nicer person than my mum, not one! The name Margaret is also commonly used for many members of the royal family.

In Russian small daisies are known by a name related to the name Margaret.
Margaret is my name and personally I don't like it because it is so rare and has a hard sound to it. It doesn't very femenine to me.