Is Maisie too "cute"?

[IndiaInk]

We are strongly considering the name Maisie as a nn for Margaret if this baby is a girl.  Maisie was my great-grandmother's name and by all accounts she was quite the live wire and very fun to be around.  I'm just a little concerned that Maisie seems to "cute" because I want it to be a name she can grow with.  Our hope is that by giving her the full name Margaret, she would have some options, but I still waffle.  We do like older names and DD is Clara, for context.    

Thoughts?

[icedcoffee]

I think by giving her a longer full name you avoid the "too cute" stigma. I love it! I say do it.

[clseale]

I think as long as you love both names equally (because people might call her either one), do it. It's adorable, and having the fuller/more traditional name will give her options.

[knx9211]

I don't see it as a nn for Margaret, but it's a cute name. Not "too cute" by any means.

[bk1]

I love it

[jr009j]

Popping in as Margaret parent-I tried really hard to convince DH to use Maisie but he hates all nicknames, so she's Margaret. But I love Maisie and the best part of Margaret is there is so many nicknames, she has a lot of options. (DH actually regrets not letting me use a nickname because she has become either Margs or Blargs)

[Velar Fricative]

Both names are fine but I also don't think it's too cute to not use as a full name.

[preppy]

I love it!! Take my advice with a grain of salt though since we are naming DD2 Poppy and people think that about that name, lol.

[redpenmama]

Aww, I love Maisie! It's totally on my list, but my H will not go for it. I had similar concerns about it -- but I think once the name is the name, it naturally grows with the person because that's who they are. So, if you love it, use it (and I'll be jealous).

[lucky428]

I love it!!

[melsbels]

I love it!

[Deleted]

Margaret nn Maisie won't be too cute. I think it's rather pretty. She could always go by Margaret or another nickname when she's older if she wants.

[ashap]

I love it!! It sounds great and she can go formally later on as Margaret if she chooses.

[scm1011]

I love it

[kate1482]

Love it!!

[leeluu]

Maisie as a name on its own might be in too cute territory, but as a nickname is fine. She can always reinvent herself in high school/college m/whenever as Margaret or some other spin off.