If I met a baby
Marigold, I'd be ecstatic. It's a beautiful and underused name. I love the connection to the flower, and the nn
Goldie is too cute. I'm sorry your family wasn't more supportive.
Stella is pretty too, and
Stella Marigold is a gorgeous combo. But
Stella leaves less of an impression in my opinion. It blends in with all the Ellas and names that end in -ella such as
Isabella,
Gabriella,
Annabella, etc. That's not necessarily a bad thing. It just depends what's important to you and what you want in a name.
I find it's helpful to make a poll because, generally, I know in my heart which name or combo I want to see win the poll. And if one wins, and I feel disappointed, then I know which name I truly prefer.
You could always combine the two and use
Maristella or
Maristela.
♥ Samantha ♥