I've Read the FFO

Pippa-Stef · Post by **Pippa-Stef** » 08 Sep 2008, 20:12

Ok, so I read the first FFO book.

And it was definatly something special, but I was wondering, how does the name Margret, become Daisy?

Julie2owlsdene · Post by **Julie2owlsdene** » 08 Sep 2008, 20:18

Well Done Steph, only 14 more to go

You'll find as you progress through the series, Fatty becomes the main character, but I don't want to give to much away, as it will spoil all that excitement yet to come.

In the times when the books were first written, Margaret was always shortened to Daisy. I'm not sure why really, I suppose she could have been called Maggie, but it doesn't have quite as good a ring as Daisy.

Pippa-Stef · Post by **Pippa-Stef** » 08 Sep 2008, 20:39

Julie2owlsdene wrote:.

In the times when the books were first written, Margaret was always shortened to Daisy. I'm not sure why really, I suppose she could have been called Maggie, but it doesn't have quite as good a ring as Daisy.

Ah right! Thanks!

I might have to put that to one side though. School comes first unfortunatly!

Post by **Anita Bensoussane** » 08 Sep 2008, 21:21

Margaret comes from "marguerite," which is French for daisy.

Hope you find time to read the rest of the series, Pippa-Stef!

Anita

Pippa-Stef · Post by **Pippa-Stef** » 08 Sep 2008, 21:29

Anita Bensoussane wrote:Margaret comes from "marguerite," which is French for daisy.

Hope you find time to read the rest of the series, Pippa-Stef!

Anita

Thanks Anita.

I might find time, but I've got tonnes of things to read!

Julie2owlsdene · Post by **Julie2owlsdene** » 08 Sep 2008, 21:48

Anita Bensoussane wrote:Margaret comes from "marguerite," which is French for daisy.

Mystery cleared up, thanks Anita. I always wondered why Margaret was shortened to Daisy.

Rob Houghton · Post by **Rob Houghton** » 08 Sep 2008, 22:31

I never thought of that for one moment! Thanks for that Anita!

Belly · Post by **Belly** » 10 Sep 2008, 05:14

That's fascinating re: Daisy, thanks Anita. I'd never made the connection either (but then my french doesn't run to flower names)

Rob Houghton · Post by **Rob Houghton** » 10 Sep 2008, 15:08

we even have some giant daisies - marguerites - in our garden, and I still didnt think of the link!

charmstar · Post by **charmstar** » 27 Mar 2009, 00:34

Margaret to Daisy is very easy - as already stated its from the French "Marguerite"... BUT, can anyone please tell me how you get the name "Peggy" from Margaret which is another official diminutive. I have NEVER been able to work that one out.

Rob Houghton · Post by **Rob Houghton** » 27 Mar 2009, 01:52

I think its Margaret, to Meg to Peg to Peggy.

Eddie Muir · Post by **Eddie Muir** » 27 Mar 2009, 09:42

Robert Houghton wrote:I think its Margaret, to Meg to Peg to Peggy.

I think you're absolutely right, Robert. This has always been my explanation of how Margaret becomes Peggy!

Rob Houghton · Post by **Rob Houghton** » 27 Mar 2009, 14:34

Its strange how these 'derivatives' and nick-names were so popular in the past but less so now, with all the weird and wonderful names parents dream up these days!!

In my family I had a great aunt Irene who was called Rene, and often Flossie, a great uncle who was christened William but was only ever known as 'Son' and another great uncle christened Walter who was known as Harry throughout his life. My nan was called Doris but everyone knew her as Dolly or Doll

Julie2owlsdene · Post by **Julie2owlsdene** » 27 Mar 2009, 14:40

My Mum is called, Irene, and during the war she was also known as Rene, the same as Robert's great aunt.

I think these derivatives, are really nice and show much affection.

Lucky Star · Post by **Lucky Star** » 27 Mar 2009, 18:53

My maternal Grandmother was isobel but always known as Bella. These are terms of affection. I wonder if we here them less nowadays because so much of our sense of community seems to have disappeared.

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