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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.

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Magdalena Ruth is the combination that's coming to mind for me.

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(Edited to correct a typo.)

This message was edited 10/30/2010, 10:13 AM

I agree that it is very pretty & also has an exotic European feel to it.
I wouldn't use it myself though because it is so long and just too much name, I guess. There are lots of nickname possibilities though. It also makes me think of Mary Magdalene.

I like it.

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Magdalena Charlotte
Magdalena Violet
Magdalena Elizabeth
Magdalena Penelope
Magdalena Sigrid