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I actually love Marguerite and would strongly consider using it. My biggest concern is that is kind of long and may be difficult for the average person to spell. I also think most non-namenerds think it is old.
I had a customer named Marguerite at my old job and I regret not asking her if she liked her name. She would be in her late 40's/50's.

Margot is more energetic; she makes things happen. Marguerite firmly believes in her own unique individuality, but the only evidence for it is her untidy hair.

I love Marguerite! I'm not really a fan of Margot... I'm sorry, it just reminds me of maggot. I know it's not pronounced that way but it looks like it.

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Marguerite is beautiful, It's exotic but not off the wall, it's simple and elegant. Plus, you can say it in a cool accent.

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I adore Marguerite -- it's so glittery and elegant. I prefer it to Margot, which I also love.

Both Marguerite and Margot are gorgeous classics and therefore will age beautifully. You can't go wrong with either one. Why not be greedy and use Margot as a nn for Marguerite? You would be keeping your dd's options open. :-D

This message was edited 10/13/2011, 12:45 PM

I like both Marguerite and Margot.

Of course its not 'too old!' use it- its pretty! you could call her Margo, Maggie, Meg.... & the spelling is romantic! Keep it definitely:)

I like Marguerite! I think it's a little old-fashioned but it still sounds 'fresh' enough to use. Plut, a Marguerite nn Margot would be awesome! (actually I'd prefer Margo as a nickname for Marguerite, because then it's just the Marg part with an o onn the end, but Margot would work too.)
This name primarily makes me think of Marguerite Henry.

I know a Marguerite who is about 30. I think it's totally usable. I like it a lot better than Margot. Margot sounds so harsh to me. Marguerite is softer and like sunflowers! And, like someone else mentioned, you could really use Margot as a nickname for Marguerite if you wanted. Though personally I think Rita would make a good nickname for MArguerite.

I'll never forget the way her legs flew back over her head like that. :) (I always think of Ever After when I hear Marguerite.)

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I think it's a pretty name, not old-fashioned at all. I've never heard of anyone named Marguerite before, but it's certainly recognizable. I think it's perfectly usable.

I really like it. I've never been a fan of Margaret because it sounds dry to me, but Marguerite sounds spunky. It's definitely usable.

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I prefer Margot to Marguerite, but I'd be delighted to meet either a Marguerite or Margot, and if you went with Marguerite, you could always use Margot as a nickname.

I don't think Marguerite is at all old-fashioned. I think it's quite lovely, but I wouldn't use it myself. (My former supervisor at work is named Marguerite.) The only thing that bothers me is the -gue- sound for some reason. But it's just a matter of pronunciation taste.

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I think Margot is pretty "now" at the moment. It's cute; I like it. I don't know that I'd personally use it, but I do like it more than Marguerite.

I do find it a little old fashioned. Also it makes me think of margherita pizzas! Margot is definitely better

I think Marguerite is quite usable, not too old-fashioned at all. I just don't care for it much.

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Margot is lovely, so I say stick with that.

This message was edited 10/13/2011, 6:40 AM

Marguerite is a bit old fashioned in my opinion, but that doesn't necesarily mean it's a bad name. I've always thought of it as a little exotic, but opinions do differ.
I would have said that Margot was more old fashioned than Marguerite, but if you like it, use it.
Hope I helped.

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