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Wondering why this name isn't more popular?!

63 replies

Atonement1 · 19/08/2019 21:18

Maxine.

Given the popularity of Max names for boys, and boys names for girls. Maxine nn Max seems unbearably cool; does nobody else agree?!

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cacklingmags · 20/08/2019 20:57

The eeen sound at the end seems dated to me, like Maureen.

NeverSayFreelance · 20/08/2019 20:52

I have no idea who Maxine Carr is, but I quite like Maxine. It is a bit dated though, but I like Max for a girl/

TemporaryPermanent · 20/08/2019 20:44

I absolutely love it, i put it with Roxanne which i also love. Cool, rock chick names. I was at school with a gorgeous Maxine and i dont think of the Carr woman, though clearly I'm in a minority there.

MrsBungle · 20/08/2019 20:42

I think Maxine is very dated - like Sharon and Tracey, that ilk.

joystir59 · 20/08/2019 20:41

But I know a lovely woman called Maxine, NN Max

joystir59 · 20/08/2019 20:40

Very harsh sounding

MollyButton · 20/08/2019 20:15

Max was last popular about the 50s? Maxine was pretty common in the 70s.

Poetryinaction · 20/08/2019 20:08

To me max means most.
Ine is a diminutive, so it just doesn't make sense. Like 'little big girl'.

WantLifeToBeBetter · 20/08/2019 18:48

*guts

hereforasillygoosetime · 20/08/2019 18:48

It sounds 80s

WantLifeToBeBetter · 20/08/2019 18:48

I liked it when I heard it used in Stranger Things. Don't think I'd have the guys to use it myself though tbh.

FrancisCrawford · 20/08/2019 18:45

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MiniEdwards · 20/08/2019 15:14

I like it!! It is feminine and sounds professional too Smile

IamWaggingBrenda · 20/08/2019 15:13

It sounds harsh and old ladyish to me. Apologies to all the Maxines out there!

Ohyesiam · 20/08/2019 15:10

Nasty

ThatCurlyGirl · 20/08/2019 14:57

Agree I immediately think Maxine Carr when I hear the name

Excitedforxmas · 20/08/2019 14:42

It’s hideous

Goingbacktokansascity · 20/08/2019 14:40

Agree with Maxine Carr

PinkCrayon · 20/08/2019 14:07

Its dated. I dont like it.

Smilebehappy123 · 20/08/2019 14:06

It’s a bit slapperish to be the name Maxine sorry

IsobelRae23 · 20/08/2019 14:05

Maxine Carr

Omega369 · 20/08/2019 10:34

Stranger Things may improve its popularity

whattodowith · 20/08/2019 10:21

Yep, as others have said- Maxine Carr. Also just a really outdated ugly name.

Greensleeves · 19/08/2019 23:27

because it's god awful

MrsApplepants · 19/08/2019 23:26

Maxine Carr

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