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Devon2000 · 08/09/2016 22:01

We're really struggling to find a girls name that's right for us. DP found a name he really likes & I thought it was nice too but literally no one we've casually mentioned it to likes it. We don't feel we can ask people who know us to tell us what they think in case we did end up picking it & it'd be awkward. But really I'm not too keen to pick something that seems so unpopular. So can I ask what you think of this name? What does it evoke?
It's Adaline (pronounced Add-a-line)

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Hayls17 · 08/09/2016 22:41

I like it, it is on my list of possible names too

Puddingandcustard · 08/09/2016 22:37

Cross post!

Adeline is beautiful. But family will often criticise choices if you tell them in advance. They won't when she's born.

I made the mistake of saying a name before DC was born and they put me off my first choice! I still wish I hadn't told anyone until DC was born and just announced the name.

Go with what you love! Smile

plimsolls · 08/09/2016 22:36

I like it a lot (especially taking into account your first spelling of it was a typo).

I think it's classy, unusual but not bizarre, will suit a baby, a teen, and an adult.

Great choice!

Puddingandcustard · 08/09/2016 22:34

I feel the same as the previous posters: really love the name, but the spelling Adeline just flows a bit better somehow?

MackerelOfFact · 08/09/2016 22:33

Spelt Adeline it is quite pretty, but I can't get past it basically being "add a line".

If you don't work in publishing like I do though, it may be a little less evocative!

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Devon2000 · 08/09/2016 22:28

Sorry that was a typo it is Adeline!

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seven201 · 08/09/2016 22:27

When I read how you pronounce it it made me think of pregnancy tests as the extra line came up for pregnant. Adeline is nicer in my opinion. Is it an actual name or did you make it up? Do you mind that she'll have to tell people how to pronounce it etc. If you and your partner love it then just use it and sod anyone else.

memyselfandaye · 08/09/2016 22:18

It reminds me of Aveline from Bread. I imagine it shouted by the fishwife Mother in a scouse accent.

If you're under 30 you probably wont have a clue what I'm going on about Grin

MadisonAvenue · 08/09/2016 22:18

I love it, although I prefer to see it spelt Adeline.

Potatofish · 08/09/2016 22:17

I like it. Plus it was Virginia Woolf's name - she was born Adeline Virginia Stephen.

TyrionLannistersShadow · 08/09/2016 22:13

Gorgeous name but like other posters I would spell it Adeline . Adaline just doesn't look right somehow.

sixinabed · 08/09/2016 22:12

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Soubriquet · 08/09/2016 22:12

Love it

BellMcEnd · 08/09/2016 22:11

Lovely name. I know an Adelina (add-a-leena) which I also like a lot

dontwannapullahammie · 08/09/2016 22:11

I love it spelt Adeline but I also love Aveline if that might be more popular with your casual acquaintances and family

Theimpossiblegirl · 08/09/2016 22:10

sixinabed, I think that's Madeline. :)

whatstheplanphil · 08/09/2016 22:09

I really like it .

Theimpossiblegirl · 08/09/2016 22:09

Except I just googled it and they used your spelling so I stand corrected. Either way, it's a pretty name that will also suit an adult. :)

MakeItStopNeville · 08/09/2016 22:08

I like the name Adeline. That's DD's BFF's name, although she's known as Addie.

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SisterViktorine · 08/09/2016 22:07

Or add-eh-len.

Theimpossiblegirl · 08/09/2016 22:07

I love it (also with the Adeline spelling). There's a lovely film starring Blake Lively, The Age of Adeline.

mrssmith79 · 08/09/2016 22:06

I like it. You've chosen the ada spelling (like the movie) but it can also be spelled Adeline (like Adeline Adams) which is how I'd spell it.

SisterViktorine · 08/09/2016 22:06

Lovely but spell it Adeline.

I would say it add-a-len.

emmeline7725 · 08/09/2016 22:06

I think I prefer it with an e. But it's pretty and unusual enough that there won't be a class full of them in a few years (if that matters to you!)