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Madeleine - too negatively associated with MMcann?

58 replies

Summerloving17 · 12/07/2019 10:06

So I’m still here changing my mind about my little girls name 🤦‍♀️ and since watching Big little lies I’ve started to like Madeleine nn Maddie. My dh still feels it’s strongly associated with negativity due to the Mc Cann incident.

Would love to get all your views! Thankyou xx

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allthingsred · 12/07/2019 10:18

Its a beautiful name. But when I hear it mccann is what I link it with. Just for that I couldn't use it. But that's a personal thing.

Starrynights86 · 12/07/2019 10:15

It’s a very lovely popular name, Madeleine Albright comes to mind before McCann.

happyhillock · 12/07/2019 10:11

If you like it use it.

LittleLongDog · 12/07/2019 10:09

I taught the loveliest Maddy once. It’s a nice name.

Stormwhale · 12/07/2019 10:09

I wouldn't use it.

Ellie9576 · 12/07/2019 10:08

That's what we've called our little girl and other than my OH mentioning it when we first discussed it, no-one has mentioned any connotations of the name. We've had lots of comments that you never really hear the name anymore but that's it!

nothanksbyenow · 12/07/2019 10:08

I know a couple of Madeleines, it’s never crossed my mind.

HorseGallopingOnATomato · 12/07/2019 10:07

I have a relative called Madeleine who was born long after the Madeleine McCann incident and I’ve taught quite a few too. I don’t think it’ll be an issue. It’s a beautiful name.