My Mom died 8 years ago, and my Dad has remarried a woman whose name is Maggie. We love the name, but do you think it would be weird to name a daughter after a stepmother?
2007-10-08 01:37:49 · 30 answers · asked by Learning is fun! 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
Not weird at all...but to me, the name "Maggie" always conjures up images of tired, fat waitresses with three teeth missing.
Good luck!
2007-10-08 01:54:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It would really depend on your relationship with her, though I'd likely look for something similar to avoid the obvious association, personally. No matter how well you get along, it could be seen as a slight to your deceased mother (even though I realize it isn't and you wouldn't actually be using Maggie "after" her).
For example, you might like Aggie as a nickname for Agatha, Agnes or Abigail. Or Molly (for Mary or Mairenn) or Maisie or Meg (for Margaret, Megan, Morrigan, Morgana, Magdala or Magdalene).
Or, if Maggie is simply THE name for you, regardless of the personal association, I would at least give her a formal option different from your stepmother's. For example, if she is Margaret, you might use Magdala for your daughter. That way only the nickname is shared, but it's obviously just a coincidence. ;)
Hope that helps!
2007-10-08 05:12:23 · answer #2 · answered by Irish Mommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you aren't turned off by the name because it is your stepmother's name, then no it's not weird. That must mean you have a good relationship with her. Just know that she is going to think the baby is named after her.
2007-10-08 05:29:12 · answer #3 · answered by Psalm91 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I hear you right, you aren't naming your daughter after this Maggie. She just happens to have a name that you like, right?
If that's the case, I think it might be odd. One solution might be to give her a different formal name. If your stepmom is Margaret, name your little girl Magnolia or Magdalena. That way you get the same nickname, but can politely sidestep the question of namesakes.
2007-10-08 01:53:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not at all, I think she would be honored. My friend has a daughter named Maggie that is in her 20's now and she is one of the most beautiful girls that I know.
2007-10-08 02:50:20 · answer #5 · answered by replexgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it would depend on how well you and your step mother get along. It might be an awkward conversation saying "no, we aren't naming her after you". :) Otherwise, I think Maggie is a sweet name. Something that everyone will be able to say/spell.
2007-10-08 01:49:59 · answer #6 · answered by Soon2BMrsB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its cute but I'm not a big fan of giving a child the first name of someone else in the family. Believe me I know. There are three John's in my family. Do you know how confusing it is when you are trying to call one of them and ALL three turn?! Did you ever think of giving your child your biological mothers first name as her middle name? That would be a nice tribute to your mother. I am named after my great great grandmother...
2007-10-08 01:41:17 · answer #7 · answered by savannah710c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, why is that weird?
I think it is a nice tribute to your stepmother.
Maggie is short for Margaret
2007-10-08 03:03:15 · answer #8 · answered by That_ blue_ eyed_ Irish_ lass 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Unless you are really close to your stepmother, I think it is weird and a little disrespectful to your mother.
2007-10-08 03:51:41 · answer #9 · answered by mjh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If you like the name, then use it. If your stepmother, is a person that you get along with, she'll probably be flattered about it.
2007-10-08 01:46:45 · answer #10 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could use Margaret Eliana, and use Maggie as a nickname
2007-10-08 01:59:53 · answer #11 · answered by Hermione Jean Granger-Weasley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋