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Maude

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applemelons · 23/01/2025 19:13

Expecting first baby, a daughter.
Husband is very keen on Maude (also open to Maud). My name is Morgane and I am often called Morg, worried it might sound too similar. Other than that I like it. Thoughts?

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Jewelanemone · 24/01/2025 10:14

Lovely. My mum has always called me Mabel Maud (not my real name!) so I have fond feelings about it 😊

Notgivenuphope · 24/01/2025 10:09

Mirabai · 24/01/2025 09:28

I find Maeve and Mabel are rather ugly and dowdy sounding. Maudlin and morgue never occurred to me any more than Ella conjures Salmonella.

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I always think Mabel reminds me of a golden retriever

sel2223 · 24/01/2025 09:40

It seems is definitely a marmite type of name if that bothered you OP.
You won't get the indifference which happens with most names, it'll be strong opinions and people will either love it or loathe it.

I'm in the latter camp I'm afraid. I want to like it but I just can't, it's just not a nice sound to my ears

Mirabai · 24/01/2025 09:28

RitaFromTheRanch · 24/01/2025 09:21

I prefer Maeve or Mabel as they've not so close to maudlin or morgue.

I find Maeve and Mabel are rather ugly and dowdy sounding. Maudlin and morgue never occurred to me any more than Ella conjures Salmonella.

RitaFromTheRanch · 24/01/2025 09:21

I prefer Maeve or Mabel as they've not so close to maudlin or morgue.

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applemelons · 24/01/2025 09:07

Mixed bag it seems! A lot of responses echo my original thought too, I can see the dowdy references but I think it could be pulled of well by the right person. Funnily enough it came up because of Maud Adams in James Bond, and it’s definitely chic on her! It’s either incredibly chic or rather dowdy. Thank you!

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KevinAndTracy · 24/01/2025 08:42

It's one of those names which automatically makes me think of an old lady (similar vibe to Doris, Beryl, Bertha etc) but I think it would grow on me if I knew a young person with the name.

I prefer it without the e

I've never come across one born later than the 1930s!

MellowAfternoon · 24/01/2025 08:38

I adore Maude.

My lovely Nan was called Maude and I now really wish I had given my dd16 this name. The name I chose for her is lovely but is so common now, every other girl seems to have her name.

I like the fact Maude is still quite unusual.

Viviennemary · 24/01/2025 08:32

I'm not keen at all. Sounds harsh and ugly IMHO. But it's a perfectly respectable name. Though not attractive.

boulevardofbrokendreamss · 24/01/2025 08:30

Maud Spellbody.

MistyF · 24/01/2025 08:11

I love Maud, but not keen on Maude spelling

coolkatt · 23/01/2025 23:22

Sorry just no.

Mmmkaay · 23/01/2025 23:21

Mirabai · 23/01/2025 23:19

Maëlys is one of my favourite names. It’s not pronounced Mayleece though it’s My eleece.

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Ooh I like that!

Mmmkaay · 23/01/2025 23:20

What about Audrey as an alternative? I think they have a similar cool elegant vibe.

Mirabai · 23/01/2025 23:19

GustyGertie · 23/01/2025 23:08

Maude is nice. If you're looking for French names you may like Maelys (pronounced may-leece)

Maëlys is one of my favourite names. It’s not pronounced Mayleece though it’s My eleece.

Berlinlover · 23/01/2025 23:18

Absolutely awful name to give a baby. It’s just so bleak and dreary.

HellonHeels · 23/01/2025 23:18

I love Maude ❤️

Moonlightstars · 23/01/2025 23:17

It's very dreary. Reminds me of women who wear elastic skirts.

Mirabai · 23/01/2025 23:15

DancingHippos · 23/01/2025 23:11

If you are called Morg, then there will definitely be confusion as to who is being called - it's too similar to Maude.
Surely you can see it's too close to maudlin too.

Maud can just be Maudie round the house to differentiate. Or OP can be Morgane.

DancingHippos · 23/01/2025 23:11

If you are called Morg, then there will definitely be confusion as to who is being called - it's too similar to Maude.
Surely you can see it's too close to maudlin too.

sometimesmovingforwards · 23/01/2025 23:08

It’s not for me.
I only associate Maude as Ned Flanders wife in the Simpsons, and she’s a bit of an annoying pearl clutcher 🤣

GustyGertie · 23/01/2025 23:08

Maude is nice. If you're looking for French names you may like Maelys (pronounced may-leece)

SunnieShine · 23/01/2025 23:02

I love it, very chic.

andIsaid · 23/01/2025 22:59

applemelons · 23/01/2025 19:13

I LOVE it.

I wanted it but lost the battle.

Great storied name.

bridgetreilly · 23/01/2025 22:58

I really like Maud (without the e for preference) but I do think it sounds quite similar to Morg, sorry.

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