Would like everyone's opinion on this...

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Registered: 11-11-2004
Would like everyone's opinion on this...
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Thu, 10-04-2007 - 12:51pm

Okay...it has been quite a while since I have been on these boards, but I have been reading all of the suggested baby names just to get some idea of what to name a little girl......I have 4 boys so this has been quit a chore...... I love the name Emily but since that is the #1 name, I do not want to go that route and have her be 1 of 4 Emilys in her class when that time comes. So I go my hubby to go through the baby name book last night and mark names that he liked.....


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Registered: 03-27-2003

It's a pretty name - but if the popularity of Emily bothers you - this name probably will too. There are tons of Maddies, Madelines, Madeleines and Madisons out there right now. Grace is also one of the most popular middle names right now.

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Registered: 11-11-2004
I know that Grace is a popular name but the middle name does not matter as much.....I have not really seen the name Madalyn around here as much, so I guess I am going to take a chance....I liked Madison too but that is a very common name around here.....Thanks for the input.
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Registered: 01-15-2007

I adore the name Grace, so much so that the popularity would not deter me from using it.

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Registered: 11-01-2005
I know several little Madelines - with various spellings, so I agree about the popularity concern.

AJ, enjoying life with C.

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Registered: 06-02-2003

As popular as both Madeline and Grace are, I would guess that she will encounter several others with the exact same name as she ages (even if the spelling is different--still the same name when you're calling her on the playground or the teacher calls on her in class).

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Registered: 01-20-2006
I agree that Madeline is pretty popular, so if that is an issue you want to avoid, then you may want to at least consider other names. If you still love the name in spite of the popularity, then use it!! I have a friend here with a 5 year old Maddelyn who is very disappointed in how popular the name has gotten, as she didn't know of ANY when she chose the name. I have had the same issue with my 5 year old Mason... the name crept up on me, and now there are more and more every day! Oh well! Good Luck!
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Registered: 08-26-2006

Hmm...I agree with everyone that the numbers work out so that the Maddy names are more popular than Emily. But my real issue is the spelling.

What do you like about the spelling? I know that Madalyn is a valid spelling, but personally I think that Madelyn, Madeline, and Madeleine are more visually appealing. I also think that Maisie is sweet nn for Madelyn/Madeline.

What about a name that is similar to Emily? Something like: Emeline, Emilia.

But you might even like some a little different like:
Fiora
Gemma
Calla
Marina
Talia

Good luck,
Brooke

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Registered: 12-09-2005

No!!! Definitely avoid it. Madalyn (not sure why you spelt it like this- I would go with Madeleine, or at least Madelyn) is SO overdone and I have met at least a million (okay, slight exaggeration) Maddy's. Grace is also way overdone and every other little girl seems to have the mn Grace. I'd scratch both and start fresh...

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Registered: 11-11-2004

Okay, I really appreciate everyone's input in this name....I have been reevaluating this name thing and I have actually come up with another name..... What do you guys think about this name.... My name is Kristy and my hubby is Cale....


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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 10-05-2007 - 10:07am

Madeline Grace, with any spelling, is a very popular combo, no getting around it.

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