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What do you think of the name Maxine, possibly nickname Max, which i think is adorable for a girl. Do you think Maxine is too dated, or would it be refreshing?
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I know a 20-year-old one: is that young enough? I think it's rather pretty, as fem versions of male names go.
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I don't think it's a bad name, but I'm not personally attracted to the "Max" sound.
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I love Maxine. I find it refreshing. I dislike the nickname Max for a girl, though.
(My paternal grandmother's name is Maxine. :) )
(My paternal grandmother's name is Maxine. :) )
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I'm psychic. I was just thinking yesterday that I should suggest Maxine more. A very underrated gem.
Unless we were watching the same movie on HBO. Annabelle Sciorra's (sp?) character.
ETA -- The first image to come to mind for me is Patty, Maxine and Laverne, the Andrews Sisters. "Boogie, woogie, bugle boy of Company B," anyone?
The only reason I stopped liking Maxine growing up was maxi-pad commercials. I would have loved the nn Maxi for a Maxine. But it's just unuseable. Nn Max is OK. I just prefer it for a boy so much more. Hmmm. I can't think of any other nns.
Unless we were watching the same movie on HBO. Annabelle Sciorra's (sp?) character.
ETA -- The first image to come to mind for me is Patty, Maxine and Laverne, the Andrews Sisters. "Boogie, woogie, bugle boy of Company B," anyone?
The only reason I stopped liking Maxine growing up was maxi-pad commercials. I would have loved the nn Maxi for a Maxine. But it's just unuseable. Nn Max is OK. I just prefer it for a boy so much more. Hmmm. I can't think of any other nns.
This message was edited 4/5/2010, 1:05 PM
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I think refreshing for sure. I've been seeing it pop up here and there - on an episode of House, on a newborn, and on an adorable little girl in that move Orphan - she was called Max too.
I like Maxine, its got a strong, pushy, frazzled 1970's vibe which I think is pretty great.
I'm not sure how I'd combo it though - Maxine Iris? Maxine Betsy? It's gotta have something just as unexpected in the middle I think.
I like Maxine, its got a strong, pushy, frazzled 1970's vibe which I think is pretty great.
I'm not sure how I'd combo it though - Maxine Iris? Maxine Betsy? It's gotta have something just as unexpected in the middle I think.
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I was just thinking about posting about Maxine!
I really love it. It's got a great flapper-esque vibe to me.
I really love it. It's got a great flapper-esque vibe to me.
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I think it is kind of Pretty.
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Dated and not a really great association because of this http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=maxine+cartoons&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi for a little girl.
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Aw. The cartoon of the old lady adds to the charm of Maxine for me. I love seeing "old lady" names on little girls. It warms my heart. And the cartoon one is a hoot. She takes no guff from anyone.
Then again, I'm biased, being an old lady myself.
Then again, I'm biased, being an old lady myself.
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"Old lady" names ARE quite fantabulous on little girls these days but Maxine, the name, is just ... well ... unappealing.
And I highly doubt you're an "old" lady ;o)
And I highly doubt you're an "old" lady ;o)
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