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Maxine - too old fashioned or ready for a comeback?

67 replies

Moonbaby92 · 16/05/2020 20:46

Dp is trying to get me to come around to this name but I'm just not sure. What do you think?

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GivenchyDahhling · 17/05/2020 23:57

My mother in law was obsessed with the name Maxine (no idea why, no family connection); from the minute I announced I was pregnant she kept calling the baby Maxine (actually, even before that as I distinctly remember her mentioning it on our wedding day).

I think of Maxine (as in Maxine and Ashley) from Coronation Street - better than Maxine Carr I suppose.

(Thankfully the baby was a boy so we didn’t have to tell her no. There’s always next time though...)

Cindie943811A · 17/05/2020 23:48

Myra Hindley and Maxine Carr are not in the same class. Hindley was evil and perverted and actively took part in the murders. Carr was not aware of her boyfriend’s crime until after the event. I am not excusing her actions but she is not a murderer.
Given that currently, Max is a very popular name for a boy then I think Maxine is due a come back. The only Maxine I’ve known personally was a wonderful doctor who was a great support when I was wanting to get pregnant. Maxine Peake is a great actor and supports theatre in the north.

MrsOrMiss · 17/05/2020 08:52

Maxine Carr's face popped into my head as soon as I saw the name.

Some names are synonymous with evil, that's one, another is Myra.

Bubbletrouble43 · 17/05/2020 08:48

Sorry, same reason as Myra it has negative connotations for me.

Eminybob · 17/05/2020 08:39

I know 2 Maxines, one in her forties, the other in her twenties. They both use Max.

I think it’s quite cool. I like androgynous names on women. Feels “edgy”. Quite jealous as I have a very girly name.

Angel2702 · 17/05/2020 08:29

I like it, first thought was Stranger things not Maxine Carr.

Maybelatte · 17/05/2020 08:26

I think it’s a harsh sounding name and very 1960s, not cool. I don’t think many 1960s names are due a comeback really, Linda anyone? Barry?

123Dancewithme · 16/05/2020 23:41

I prefer Maxina or Maxima.

MaggieFS · 16/05/2020 22:25

Carr. Sorry. I have never heard anyone else with the name.

MrsCalypsoGrant · 16/05/2020 22:10

People will have different cultural references. Maxine Carr wouldn't have entered my head. I immediately thought of Maxine Peake, a fine actress.

I like the name. I also like Justine, & think that's due a comeback.

Victoria6386 · 16/05/2020 22:08

No

VisionQuest · 16/05/2020 22:07

Awful.

Tootletum · 16/05/2020 22:03

Maxine Carr is instantly in my head, sorry.

SweetRuby · 16/05/2020 22:02

I think it's a nice name for someone in their forties, a baby no, sorry..

user1493494961 · 16/05/2020 21:58

Yes, Maxine Carr and I also think it's quite an ugly name, nothing classy about it.

megladon2020 · 16/05/2020 21:29

Yep so ham connection for me too so no. I had a manager in work 10 years ago with the same name who was about 60.

Bertucci · 16/05/2020 21:29

A very ugly name.

Ninkanink · 16/05/2020 21:28

I still think of Maxine Carr as soon as I hear that name.

Too soon for me.

And also I think it’s quite an ugly name.

MarkRuffaloCrumble · 16/05/2020 21:24

Carr didn’t even occur to me. It’s so long ago now and while those of us who were around at the time will always remember, younger mums and their DCs won’t associate it with anyone.

ofwarren · 16/05/2020 21:09

I think of Carr too. I think it's a harsh sounding name even without the Soham association.

notangelinajolie · 16/05/2020 21:07

No because of Maxine Carr.

BishopBrennansArse · 16/05/2020 21:06

My first reaction is Maxine Carr too

Viviennemary · 16/05/2020 21:06

It's a dated unattractive name.

TeaAddict235 · 16/05/2020 21:02

There is one at my DS's pre school.

Cute

LemonScentedStickyBat · 16/05/2020 21:00

Peake. It’s a good association .

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