I wouldn't say I *hate* the name
Max for a girl, but I can't see myself incorporating it into my own list as it does not balance my other names. I find
Maxine a bit nasal and garish,
Maxima a bit awkward due to the gluteus maximus association.
Maximiliana is slightly comical to me, but I suppose I could grow to appreciate it in the middle name spot only as long as it is honoring, such as
Sophia Maximiliana to honor a
Maximilian.
I readily approve of
Maximilian for a boy.