DD is almost 6 weeks - no one likes our chosen name... Haven't registered her yet! I just don't know what to do :(

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DD is almost 6 weeks - no one likes our chosen name... Haven't registered her yet! I just don't know what to do :( there are lots of threads on the name, but they always get negative replies, so I doubt they end up using it. I love it... My mum isn't keen, but she keeps telling me to use it (in all fairness, she has always said that I should go with what I love) but DP's family hate it. Everyone on here hates it and say that they judge people with that name, so it puts me off. Grace would be the middle name and it's just unfortunate that it's now classed as a filler middle name (I've always loved Grace) but DP doesn't like it, so he agreed to have it for the middle. I suppose it just makes it even worse as it's a known middle name for the name.

I'm literally getting myself so upset over it.

I teach two Madisons at present, both lovely.

Perfect name! My god daughter is a Madison

Madison's cute. I wouldn't judge someone on their name. It's not like you're calling her Diamond Princess Tiara, is it? Stick with what you love. No name is universally liked and if you go with something you don't really love you'll regret it.

Madison is a lovely name

I'm a Maddie (Madeleine) and always wished I was a Madison instead as I love the Maddie part x

It is your and your DPs choice, no-one else's.

(It's not relevant but I love Madison too ...)

It is lovely,
use it ignore the ones who don't like it, as soon as it is dds name they will just associate it with your lovely dd and the name will become lovely by association

Beautiful names! Congratulations xxx

My daughter's name is Maddison. I love it, think it's a beautiful name. Screw what anyone else thinks

Not a HATE name. Not my choice but not so dreadful that I would spurn her and judge her. Not sure what such a name might be now I think about it.

Madison is a lovely name. I'm sure your baby is gorgeous and it suits her well. It may not be everyone's taste, but it's not one of those names to attract very strong opinions.

It's a lovely name. Use it. You will regret it if you don't! It's not like you've named her something that's a made up name which is what I was expecting you to say. Nothing wrong with madison!

If you like it and her dad likes it and you feel it suits her, use it. What does it matter what other people think of it?

Madison is lovely! One of my best friends is a Maddie (Madison at work though) so I may be slightly biased. It's a good name for all ages as well, not a "baby" name that won't suit an adult/teen, or an "adult" name that won't suit a baby/child. Plus, if you like it then who cares what others think!

Madison is fine. I thought you were going to say it was something like Lexee-Mai.

What the devil is wrong with Madison?

I honestly think some family members will always be negative about your chosen name if you give them the chance. I think they forget who gets to name the new family member. Tell them you don't want any more opinions as it isn't up for discussion. That's her name - job done!

So have you registered her yet? Do it this week!!!!!

I think it sounds lovely :)

Madison Grace is a lovely name OP.

Regarding the PIL's dislike they really will get over it. I'm Scottish and DH and family from SE England. They created a huge fuss about DS2's VERY Scottish name and now they love it because they love him. The name suits him and MIL even admitted to me she can't imagine him being called anything else.

Your Pil's will grow to love Madison as a name because they will love your DD.

I have a Madison and a Grace and love both names! If you like it use it who cares what other people think they have either (a) had their own children and named them as they pleased or (b) will have their own children and named them what they want.

Oh OP you sound really upset

Madison wouldn't be my choice. But hell we are not all the same and there is absolutely nothing wrong with it at all. I think it goes really well with Grace too. My DDs' names are always mocked on here as being boring but I still love them.

Congrats on your baby OP and call her what you and your OH want

OP I'm going to be harsh. You've been warned.

You are NEVER going to get unanimous agreement on a name. Putting names out there in public and asking what people think is going to get you a range of opinions. You have dithered and farted around for almost 6 weeks asking the entire family what they think of your name when in fact it has nothing to do with them - it's YOUR baby and YOUR choice.

Lesson learned for next time - keep your thoughts between you and your partner, decide on a name and annouce it. No debate, no consultation, no dithering.

Now get down to the register office and get that baby registered.

I think it will sound dated in a few years and Madeleine is nicer. It's your baby and if you want to call her Madison, then call her Madison. I prefer the Madison spelling not Maddison.

I think Madeleine Grace is a pretty combination.

Go and register her Op. madison is lovely. And if no one else likes it, tough. As long as you and dh chose it, it's fine.

AppleSmoothie I was fully expecting you to admit the name you liked was some horrible contrivance of mis-spelt names or 'meaningful' words spelt backwards or even a place.

Madison is a beautiful name and Grace really suits as a middle name.

It is not a name that will embarrass her when she's an adult and if she so desires can use Madi as a shortened version.

Make the appointment and go and register your daughter's name that you like. People that don't like it will have to get used to it.

My mother didn't like the name I gave my eldest...now she denies ever having criticised my choice