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Madeleine or Alice? Help!

29 replies

crumpetsolo · 16/10/2010 08:02

Gah, DH has suddenly had a U-turn (2 weeks to go until due date) on Madeleine which I have always loved and he dismissed ages ago. I thought we were fixed on Alice, but now thinking maybe Madeleine is the one..

Which do you prefer? And what about middle names for Madeleine? Don't think we can have Madeleine Alice in case she marries a Mr Dennis and is MAD.

What about Madeleine Isobel..? AND, so many questions.. Can anyone think of nicknames for Madeleine that aren't Maddy?

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FullaDoll · 16/10/2010 08:52

I think Madeleine is a really lovely name. It was my favourite name as I was growing up. However, I think this name will forever be associated with Madeleine McCann, and for this reason I would be disinclined to use it.

I would go for Alice.

TheHappyCamper · 16/10/2010 08:51

We have a Madeleine (18m) and she gets Maddie about 50% of the time. I don't think you should choose it if you don't like Maddie as a nn as quite often people have just assumed and called her it! We do try to call her her full name lots to compensate! Her middle name is Grace btw.

I like Alice, not sure about where you live but seems quite popular here? What about Alice Madeleine?

cece · 16/10/2010 08:42

I prefer Alice to Madeleine. For the simple reason that I really dislike Maddie as a nn.

Madeleine Jane is nice though if you do go for it - just don't let anyone shorten it LOL

kiwijesta · 16/10/2010 08:39

I love Alice! Don't know of any Madeline nn's either (and can't help but picture a little French girl)

But if that's what you choose don't stress about her possible future last names, she might decide to keep her name, and Madeline Alice does sound nice.