Gabrielle is beautiful! I love Gabrielle Rose. Classic and sweet. I also love Gabrielle Victoria, Gabrielle Christina, Gabrielle Mae, Gabrielle Jane, Gabrielle Katherine, Gabrielle Francesca, Gabrielle Elizabeth, Gabrielle Cecilia, Gabrielle Bridget, Gabrielle Margaret, Gabrielle Claire/Clara, Gabrielle Maeve, and Gabrielle Fiona.
Margaret is the only name I've ever heard that uses the NN Maggie. I'm a Megan and I've never had anyone call me Maggie before but I have heard stories.
I'm Margaret (nn Maggie), but next time I move or start a new job, I would consider going by either my legal name or a different nickname (Meg, Margot). Has anyone else decided to go by a different name?
Anna is the most beautiful, IMO. Claire is my second choice. I dislike Molly. Unless you name her Margaret or something so she can have a more formal name for her resume.
Here are some that I do love. Elizabeth Catherine Caitlin Juliet Julie Marie Caroline Audrey Rachel Jillian Julianne Felicity Valerie Paige Violet Charlotte Lucy Melanie Mallory Leanne Anne Naomi Abigail Helen Bethany Natalie Heidi Lillian Emily Louise Grace Claire Hope Brooke Faith Holly Noelle Camille Molly Hailey Christine Alice Margaret ...
Both are family names for us. Other Mary names I've known and liked include: Mary Elizabeth (called Mary Beth, Mary Lib, or Mary Liza) Mary Winstead (Mary Win) Mary Stuart Mary Katherine (Mary Kate) Mary Brent Mary Ellis Mary Margaret Mary Hayden Mary Mitchell I personally really like the combo of Mary with a family surname. Very Southern.
Other suggestions: Margaret (plenty of cute nicknames here: Meg, Margot, Maggie, Greta, etc.) Aurelia Jane Matilda (nn could be Tillie) As for boys, I love the name Theodore - and love the nn Theo! Other classic but uncommon boy names: Francis Eli Leland Oliver (pretty common now, though) August (nn Gus?)