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Alice or Adeline?

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bobbypinseverywhere · 07/02/2020 17:17

Looking for some opinions on these 2.... I love them both but really want to pick something not too 'popular'. I like that Alice is more 'classic' as that's definitely my style, but it's i think it's number 23 in popularity and this bothers me.

I want something uncommon (as in not loads in the class) but that people won't do a double take when they hear. I would pronounce Adeline like Madeline without the M.

Thoughts? And do you think they will get more or less popular? Name berry thinks there's about to be a surge in Adelines due to the already popular Ada/Ava etc

Thanks

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Peachbubble · 07/02/2020 19:15

Alice

emmathedilemma · 07/02/2020 19:05

I love Alice but I'll warn you that all the ones I've known have been absolutely barking mad......in a nice way, but crazy!
I'm not even sure how you pronouce Adeline.

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bobbypinseverywhere · 07/02/2020 19:02

@DramaAlpaca haha I pronounce Madeline and Caroline with the same sound! You're right tho as people could use a 'leen' 'line' or 'lyn' sound

I haven't seen the movie...
does anyone actually know a few baby alices or is it usually only one or two?

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Spied · 07/02/2020 19:02

Much prefer Alice. It's a timeless classic.
Adeline a classic too but u do think there may be a surge and it could cause it to 'date'.

ElfishBiatch · 07/02/2020 19:01

Alice is simple and classic. Adeline is trendy (currently) and will get mispronounced and misspelt.

Lilyrabbit · 07/02/2020 18:57

Alice for me. Beautiful classic.
Adeline reminds me of the movie “age of adeline” which gives it a trendy feel.

CakeandCoffeeQueen · 07/02/2020 18:46

I really love Adeline

EssentialHummus · 07/02/2020 18:45

Both totally lovely.

DramaAlpaca · 07/02/2020 18:44

I prefer Alice.

Adeline is nice, but you will get people pronouncing it differently, which might annoy you. I'd pronounce it so the -line bit is like in Caroline, so quite differently to you.

diddlediddle · 07/02/2020 18:39

I think Adeline will definitely get more popular and may sound of the time soon. It's nice, but Alice is classic and as pp said getting less popular. I'd pick Alice. In reality once you get into the twenties on the list you may not meet another one very often.

Whatsyourflava · 07/02/2020 18:01

I really love Alice it’s just so gorgeous and classic and on a downward trajectory so it’s not like it’s going to suddenly be top 10

Mamabear88 · 07/02/2020 17:36

I definitely prefer Alice but I know what you mean about the popularity thing, that would bother me too. I like Adeline too though so can't go wrong with either imo.

cowboy · 07/02/2020 17:29

I love Adeline - my Nan's sister was Adeline and I've always thought it to be a very pretty name.

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