2007-09-17 15:07:38 · 18 answers · asked by James S 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
Technically, almost any floral name is fair game for use as a feminine name. And Magnolia is no exception. ;)
In fact, it was actually on the SSA's list of most commonly-given names nearly EVERY YEAR from 1880 to 1940! The only year it didn't make the list in that entire 60-year span was 1939. ;) So don't let anyone tell you it's not used as a name ... or that it shouldn't be. Check it out for yourself. http://www.socialsecurity.gov/cgi-bin/babyname.cgi
I'm sure the similarity to other feminine names, such as Margaret, Magdala and Magdalene, helps, as do the more familiar nickname possibilities -- Maggie, Molly, Nola, Mia, Lia, etc. Hope that helps! ;)
2007-09-17 16:24:12 · answer #1 · answered by Irish Mommy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Magnolia is so pretty. You could call her Maggie.
the Magnolia blossom is one of the prettiest flowers that grows on trees.
It is a real name. Many flower names were popular in the Victorian era, and are coming back now. This is a rarer one!
2007-09-17 22:27:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
The meaning of the name Magnolia is Flower Name
The origin of the name Magnolia is French
Magnolia is on 241 favorite name lists
1792 have rated the name Magnolia
But it's not on my favorites list.
2007-09-17 22:26:43 · answer #3 · answered by Green Is Sexxxy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Magnolia could certainly be a girl's name and Maggie would be the nickname! Same as Lily, or Rose or Violet. I like it a lot! Good luck!
2007-09-17 23:23:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Erm. Personally I don't like it. But anything can be a name you could name your child ermm yahoo if you wanted to :) Its the same name as the colour walls i have. Magnolia white?
2007-09-18 17:51:01 · answer #5 · answered by :] 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. My sister-in-law's best friend named her daughter Magnolia Kate. Not my favorite, but she isn't my daughter and to each his own.
2007-09-17 22:12:33 · answer #6 · answered by misspinkdiamond 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, & I think it's very pretty.
Kind of "classic"
Like Maybelle, or Genevieve
She could go by Maggie=)
It's alot better than some that name their child "Starlight" or "Spring"
But everyone is entitled to their opinion, and can name their child whatever they like=)
2007-09-17 22:19:38 · answer #7 · answered by Ashley 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. i have a baby book and it is in there. the heroine of Show Boat. the book says it is an over the top flower name .showy. for the adventurous name giver.
2007-09-18 01:30:33 · answer #8 · answered by shareecee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. And if you really wanted to name somebody that, what would it matter anyways?
2007-09-17 22:11:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it a real name? Well, of course - it could be.
She could go by Maggie. Cute! :)
2007-09-17 22:12:17 · answer #10 · answered by Lyndsey G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋