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I think that if you like the more formal version, even if you plan on just using the nn, you should put it on the birth certificate to give your child more options. However, if you really don't like it, than don't. Personally, I love Maggie but hate Margaret (& other longer forms) and would use just Maggie if I were to use the name, however something just holds me back & I think that I fear the name is too nicknamey. However, I don't like extended versions of names just for the sake of it (ie Lily turned into Lilianna although I don't mind more legitimate ones like Lillian or Lilith).

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