Sophie or Madeleine?

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leobear · 24/09/2012 12:32

That's my shortlist for DD2. Or Sophie, with Madeleine as a middle name?
Considerations: she'll probably have to spell her (short) surname, so is Sophie more helpful in that case?

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LillianGish · 24/09/2012 18:56

Both gorgeous, but Madeleine might get shortened to Maddie. The reason there are lots of them is because they are gorgeous, proper, timeless names.

mamalovesmojitos · 24/09/2012 18:53

Sophie

HaveALittleFaith · 24/09/2012 18:44

Size/susie is another one of those needs spelling out names isn't it? I think both are lovely actually but I would be conscious that not everyone could spell Madeline!

We are in the same position with a surname that needs spelling, makes it harder to chose a name doesn't it?!

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leobear · 24/09/2012 16:45

Thanks everyone - Sophie is the frontrunner so far, then! LizLemon - not keen on Suzie. I know Sophie is very common (as in often used), but I don't mind that. I'm very keen on classic names, and there will always be a lot of people called by them. We have quite an unusual surname as well, so that "spices up" a safe first name.

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LizLemon007 · 24/09/2012 15:51

Never met a madeleine. But I still wouldn't use it. It's a mouthful, and Maddie is horrible. I prefer sophie, but there are millions of them. What about Susie instead of Sophie?

LonelyCloud · 24/09/2012 15:24

I love both names. I don't know any little Sophies or Madeleines.

MrsJohnDeere · 24/09/2012 13:10

I prefer Madeleine. You can't move for Sophies and Sofias here but I don't think I've met any child Madeleines.

Notnowcato · 24/09/2012 13:05

Sophie lovelier than lovely (nice meaning too), and nicer than Sophia IMO. Agree, many, many Madeleines/Maddys.

NoToastWithoutKnickers · 24/09/2012 12:48

Sophie!

YouMayLogOut · 24/09/2012 12:46

I prefer Sophie, although they're both nice.

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