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Madeline not shortened to Maddie?

33 replies

Violetandpurple · 21/03/2022 20:46

Does anybody know one
Any age
I adore the name - really dislike Maddie..

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Blimecory · 21/03/2022 21:13

How is Madeline pronounced? I’ve often wondered. As in Caroline or Christine?
I only know Madeleine, which is lovely.

FleeceNavidadfromtheSheep · 21/03/2022 21:12

The one I know (teenager) goes by Madeleine, tolerates Maddie, and also gets Mads.

Shinyandnew1 · 21/03/2022 21:10

I know several Madeleines-one is Maddy, one is Mads and one prefers the full Madeleine.

Smushles · 21/03/2022 21:07

I have a similar long name - think Anastasia and it’s never been shortened. I have siblings with similar long names who also haven’t been shortened.

HelloDulling · 21/03/2022 20:57

I know one known as Mimi.

Luredbyapomegranate · 21/03/2022 20:55

If you don’t like Maddy don’t use it

Marianne or Maryam maybe?

toastofthetown · 21/03/2022 20:51

It doesn't matter how many Madeleines choose not to use a nickname because none of them is your daughter. If she grows up and wants to be called Maddy, is that acceptable to you? Because if it's not I would steer clear of the name. Madeline would be your daughter's name, not yours, and trying to control that is an uphill battle and not fair to her.

gogohm · 21/03/2022 20:48

Mine was. I like it

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