[Opinions] One Favorite Nickname
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Meg and Beth
Greta is decent, too... but I don't even like the name Margaret, top be honest. I know it's a classic name that will always be taken seriously, but for some reason it sounds cold and harsh to me. Even with the nickname Meg, I'd more likely use it as a nickname for Meghan (Welsh form of Margaret).
I do like Marguerite, though. The switch in syllable emphasis does a lot. (Margot / Margaux is nice, too.)
Greta is decent, too... but I don't even like the name Margaret, top be honest. I know it's a classic name that will always be taken seriously, but for some reason it sounds cold and harsh to me. Even with the nickname Meg, I'd more likely use it as a nickname for Meghan (Welsh form of Margaret).
I do like Marguerite, though. The switch in syllable emphasis does a lot. (Margot / Margaux is nice, too.)
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Elle for Elizabeth and none for Margaaret
Daisy/Meg and Bess
Maggie and Liv.
Greta / Beth...
FOR MARGARET:
Greta, hands down. It's so lively.
I do like Maret and Maggie too, but I can't seem to find anything appealing in Marge or Margie.
FOR ELIZABETH:
This is harder. I have to say that the simple Beth is probably my favorite, but I have a soft spot for the unique choices like Etta, Bette, Tibby, Buffy, Zizi and Bee. In reality, I would be more likely to choose something like Zizi or Etta for my own child, even though I like the look and sound of Beth the best in general.
FOR MARGARET:
Greta, hands down. It's so lively.
I do like Maret and Maggie too, but I can't seem to find anything appealing in Marge or Margie.
FOR ELIZABETH:
This is harder. I have to say that the simple Beth is probably my favorite, but I have a soft spot for the unique choices like Etta, Bette, Tibby, Buffy, Zizi and Bee. In reality, I would be more likely to choose something like Zizi or Etta for my own child, even though I like the look and sound of Beth the best in general.
Greta and Libby
Maggie // Eliza (atm).
Greta / Eliza
Greta and Sisi
Meg and Betty
Greta and Ella
I also like Margot, Maisie, Meggie and Maggie, and Lili, Elsie, Eliza, Beth and Betty.
I also like Margot, Maisie, Meggie and Maggie, and Lili, Elsie, Eliza, Beth and Betty.
Meg & Liza
The runner ups are: Ellie, Maggie, Maisie, & Greta
The runner ups are: Ellie, Maggie, Maisie, & Greta
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Margaret - Greta
I also like Meg and Maggie. If Llewella reads this- her Meg has made me like the nickname Meg. I was neutral on it until I saw it associated with such a gorgeous kid!
Elizabeth - Bess
I also like Betsy a whole lot. I would probably pick between Bess and Betsy if I had my own Elizabeth but would be hoping Bess suited her! I like Lizzie too.
I also like Meg and Maggie. If Llewella reads this- her Meg has made me like the nickname Meg. I was neutral on it until I saw it associated with such a gorgeous kid!
Elizabeth - Bess
I also like Betsy a whole lot. I would probably pick between Bess and Betsy if I had my own Elizabeth but would be hoping Bess suited her! I like Lizzie too.
Maggie and Libby.
Also likes: Meg, Maisie, Liz, Lizzy, Beth, Betsy, Bess, Elle.
I also like Greta, Gretchen, Margot, Megan, Eliza, Ella, and Elise, but I'd go ahead and use them as proper names, not nicknames.
Also likes: Meg, Maisie, Liz, Lizzy, Beth, Betsy, Bess, Elle.
I also like Greta, Gretchen, Margot, Megan, Eliza, Ella, and Elise, but I'd go ahead and use them as proper names, not nicknames.
I guess Margot, but if I was going to use that at all I'd just name her Margot; it stands on its own and using it as a nn seems very pretentious and show-off.
Liz for Elizabeth.
Liz for Elizabeth.