Adeline/Adalyn with this surname?

[Tuesday12]

We are double barrelling mine and DPs surnames so baby's last name will be Smith-McCann.

We like Adeline or Adalyn for a girl but I'm not sure whether these names (or Adalyn in particular) would remind people of Madeleine McCann particular with the "McCann" element of the surname? So Adeline Smith-McCann or Adalyn Smith-McCann. Or am I totally overthinking this?

Any thoughts much appreciated. Thanks :)

I had the same problem when I wanted Madeline for my child a few years ago. My surname begins with “Mc” so would have the Madeline Mc.... the same. I didn’t use it as I felt it too similar, x

Possible suggestion is to double barrel her first name too. So her name would be Adaline-Grace (whatever your choice is) Smith-McCann meaning whenever her whole name is read out it doesn’t sound so similar. X

MM was the first thing I thought of, sorry. I wouldn't.

Ooh I just love the name Adeline! It’s so classy and gorgeous. deffo spelt Adeline tho, it is the original spelling and would save her a lot of trouble correcting people. Both are lovely tho. good choice OP! x

I don't think it's so similar that it should be a problem. Maybe I'm pronouncing it wrongly but I would say Adeline (agree with pp this is the nicer and proper spelling) as Ad-er-line Vs Madeleine as Mad-er-Lin and with the double barrell also takes away from it as well. You can also use nn to take away from it as well e.g Addy and as other poster said you could also double barrel first name if you were really worried though double barreled forenames and surnames is maybe a bit much of a mouthful!
Adeline is a lovely name though. Was on my list.

I'm sorry but I think it's far too close.

Adeline/Adelaide would be on my name list if pregnant so I totally get that you love the name.

Is there no way the McCann parent would accept a Smith only surname does it HAVE to be double barrelled ?

It's a no go really, it will be commented on to both you and her, constantly.

You aren't alone with this - a remember a stepmum posting her frustration as she had always loved the name Jessica but her DSD was Holly.

It's very unfortunate for you, but might appear tasteless if you went ahead

Even just McCann reminds me of MM so yes it does.

I wouldn't sorry OP

Could you not drop McCann?

Do you also use a double barrelled name OP? I tried it for a few months and it was a total pain in the bum for writing on forms and spelling over the phone etc. I reverted to a single surname because it was such a pain.

And I would definitely not call a child Adeline Smith McCann! Bad associations, sorry. Especially if the school does what they often do and simplifies by only writing one surname on books and paintings etc.

It's very unfortunate for you, but might appear tasteless if you went ahead

That's ridiculous. McCann is a very common name, and even if the OP were proposing calling her daughter Madeleine, there are probably lots of others already out there, named in all innocence before a three year old went missing -- and she isn't.

Thanks for all replies. I did think it might be a bit close so I'm glad I posted this to hear what others think. Back to the drawing board I think!

@SosigDog I don't currently have a double barrelled name but am planning to once DP and I get married next year. My first name is a common lady's name beginning with K so I think you can guess why I'm reluctant to just take my DP's last name McCann!

I agree, too similar.

Evelyn
Ainsley
Emmaline

It's not "ridiculous" the consensus on this thread is that it's the first thing you think of on surname ALONE never mind a similar first name

I don't currently have a double barrelled name but am planning to once DP and I get married next year. My first name is a common lady's name beginning with K so I think you can guess why I'm reluctant to just take my DP's last name McCann!

In this situation I would be considering making you all Smith's and losing your DH's name altogether. I certainly wouldn't be in a hurry to adopt a name which when paired with my first name made others instantly think of another person. It's a whole different kettle of fish to knowingly choosing the name against already having the name.

Definitely just all take your name OP! Adaline Smith is perfection!

But McCann is a very common name. Saying it reminds you of one missing child is like saying ‘ew’ because the surname Johnson reminds you of a blonde Tory fuckwit.