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Re: Madeleine and Madeline

by guasguendi

9/25/2021, 1:09 PM

For MAD-eh-linn I prefer Madeline (although I pronounce it MAD-eh-line). For Madeleine, I use the Swedish pronunciation.

Hmm, not really. I don't get different images. However I think Madeleine is a little dated, yet Madeline is steady, being ranked #97.

The nickname Maddie puts me off - it's too simple and destroys the glamour of both names.

Lena is a much better nickname.

BTW, am I the only one who, besides these two names, also likes Magdalena and Madelyn? :P

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- Dianatiger

9/25/2021, 4:45 PM

I like Magdalena but it is a little clunky I'll admit. I like it in theory though. I'm in college with a Magdalena that goes by Magda instead of Maggie and I find that interesting.

- ari.

9/25/2021, 1:20 PM

I like Magdalena, but not Madelyn.

- Anneza +1

9/25/2021, 1:13 PM

I don't like -lyn names in general, including Madelyn. And I find Magdalena too long and clumsy, though I like Magdalen very much, nn Magda. I'm with you about Maddie! Who wants a mad daughter?

- Perrine (Destry)

9/25/2021, 1:16 PM

I also dislike Magdalena and I despise Madelyn. I also dislike Madelynn, Madylin, Maddylin, Madelinn and all of the other creative spellings.

I do like Magdalene.

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