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[Opinions] Marigold
Wdyt of the name Marigold? I would use it in honor of my grandmother "Mary." Marigold Violet
Marigold WillowThese would probably be used as middle names. First name, not quite sure.
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I like Marigold. It's on my list of favorite names.
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I love Marigold! But for some reason I can't imagine it in real life (while the Croatian version Neven works for me without a problem). I guess if she went by Mari or Goldy it would be more user-friendly.
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I adore Marigold! It could suit someone extroverted or introverted, pragmatic or whimsical, studious or adventurous, brassy or delicate, etc. etc.
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I love Marigold, but I wouldn't pair it with another flower/plant type name, it's too much.I've long liked the combination of Marigold Eliza.
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Marigold is a GP of mine and if I were having another DD, I'd probably use it as a mn if DH didn't hate it. So while I like it very much, I wouldn't pair it with Violet (too floral) or Willow (too much of a nature theme). I'd pair it with something more classic to balance the combo.

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Marigold has pleasant 1920s associations and would actually work rather well as a fn. But whether you use it as a fn or a mn, I think that using Violet, Willow etc with it makes for too much botany and sounds silly.
From your pnl, what about Victoria Marigold Maeve? I find it pleasant and distinguished!
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I quite like it, but it's a little twee for me. I wouldn't use Marigold Violet as a combo because they're both flowers - it's a bit much.Similarly, Marigold Willow is two nature names. It's better, but I would still choose a different second name. How about
Marigold Hannah
Marigold Rachael
Marigold Alice
Marigold Paige
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I like Marigold Alice.
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Marigolds are one of my favorite flowers, and the name itself is a huge break from the more common Rose, Violet, Lily, and Daisy.However, I don't like the middle names you picked. How about...Marigold Alice
Marigold June
Marigold Skye
Marigold Donna
Marigold Lynn
Marigold Helen
Marigold Lisbeth
Marigold Fleur
Marigold Jane
Marigold Ruth
Marigold Susan
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Marigold June and Marigold Helen are nice. Thanks!
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Marigold is a pretty and interesting name choice. I like Marigold Violet alright, not Marigold Willow. Either one would be a little too plant namey for me. I prefer a more classic name as a middle for Marigold
Marigold Vivienne
Marigold Selene
Marigold Elizabeth
Marigold Ruth
Marigold Katrina
Marigold Irene
Marigold Valentina
Marigold Danielle
Marigold Rosalyn
Marigold Fiona
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ditto
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I like Marigold and would consider it (probably for a middle name) but those two combos are a bit too much for me. I think a name like Marigold needs to be paired with something with some weight to it. Marigold Elizabeth
Marigold Catherine
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