Like Helen, Margaret is another old lady name that hasn’t quite transcended its old ladyishness. At once rich and strong, it’s got a long royal history and almost as long a list of nicknames, from the classic Meg and Margo to the stylish Mamie and Maisie. Margaret Bourke-White was one of the greatest American photographers.
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Very popular decades ago, this name is regaining favor with today’s parents. It is a Hebrew name and means “princess.”
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This is another form of the name Wilma which means “determined protector.”
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An Old German name, this means “noble, exalted.”
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This Greek name means “pure.” Can also be spelled “Katherine.”
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