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Connie or Madeline?

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ilovecheese1 · 19/03/2019 12:51

I think we’re down to final 2. (For now)
One is my favourite the other is DH’s. But we do like them both, we may end up putting them into a hat.
Which would you choose?

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beanhunter · 19/03/2019 13:38

Madeleine is a beautiful name (and my daughters!). But I prefer our spelling to yours. She is now nearly 7 and loves her name.

SirVixofVixHall · 19/03/2019 13:33

Madeleine ( or Madeline) makes me think of either McCann (tragic) or M Bassett ( “the stars are God’s daisy chain,,” ) so that is a no.
I love Constance, but giving a child a pet name as their full name seems odd to me.

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ilovecheese1 · 19/03/2019 13:31

5 votes each! ConfusedGrin

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NewAndImprovedNorks · 19/03/2019 13:28

I love Connie...but then I know a completely wonderful 10 year old Connie, so I might be a bit biased.

SMurphy91 · 19/03/2019 13:26

I love Madeline. I picture the Madeline from the film, a tiny but strong willed little girl who can do anything Grin

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ilovecheese1 · 19/03/2019 13:16

I agree @mrsdavys I can only imagine some people might feel superstitious about it? If we chose it we would like to pronounce it ‘Mada-line’ as opposed to ‘mada-lynn’ but whether or not people will follow suit is another story 🤣

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mrsdavys · 19/03/2019 13:11

I don’t get why the Madeleine McCann connection would ever be an issue. She’s a missing girl, not a murderer. If you were wanting to name your girl Myra then I’d definitely say reconsider!

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ilovecheese1 · 19/03/2019 13:09

Yes ‘line’ @daisypond! Appreciate the madeleine McCann connection (poor girl) Sad but we feel it’s such a beautiful name that we can’t rule it out for that reason.

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daisypond · 19/03/2019 13:02

Not keen on Connie, but Constance is nice. I prefer Madeleine to Madeline. Madeleine is great.. How would your pronounce Madeline? A "line" sound at the end or an "een" or "in" sound? I'd assume "line".

Chocmallows · 19/03/2019 13:01

Madeleine, with 3 'e's. Maddie for short.

Igottastartthinkingbee · 19/03/2019 13:00

Connie every time. Madeleine just makes me think of Madeleine McCann sorry Sad.

mrsdavys · 19/03/2019 13:00

Madeline 100%

chewbacca83 · 19/03/2019 13:00

I used to love Madeline but all I think of is Madeline Mcann now sorry. I love Connie though and it was on my list.

ApplestheHare · 19/03/2019 12:58

Madeline is much nicer, gorgeous.

GeorgieTheGorgeousGoat · 19/03/2019 12:56

I prefer Madeleine.

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ilovecheese1 · 19/03/2019 12:55

Bad start for me Grin

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GoldPaperStars · 19/03/2019 12:53

Connie! Gorgeous!