One more time, mn for Maxine

amyfelice

Ok, so I keep bothering you guys because I really respect your opinions. One idea for a middle name that came up is DH's GGM's name Lettie. At first I was not at all interested, but it's growing on me.

Maxine Lettie? Too Ancient? We have a three syllable last name that rhymes with Burlington so think of that. 

Other options I was thinking of along those lines were Maxine Lila or Maxine Lily. What does everyone think?

Aligator28

I'm not so much a fan of Lettie, but I really like Maxine Lila.

BelleBaby

Not a big fan of Lettie.  I think with your last name, a shorter mn would be nice.  Maybe Grace, Paige, Rose, Claire, or Beth.

EmmieB

I always think Lettie is short for Letitia, in which case:

Maxine Letitia Burlington* (I recognize not your name, using it for flow)

is pretty.

Maxine Lettie Burlington is pretty, but feels like it's missing something.

I don't think it's ancient at all. I think it needs a revival, actually. 

Of your two other options, I prefer Maxine Lily.

amyfelice

I agree it sounds like it is short for Letitia or Leticia but I don't want to saddle her with too long of a name.... I do love Letitia actually :P

EmmieB

I wouldn't worry about her name being too long, for official purposes. Especially since most forms that I've run across lately ask for only the middle initial.

Ultimately, go with what you like. :-)

Julia-Henry

I love Letitia and Lily - both work. Use whatever name you love.

nolabride0605

I love Maxine Lily! Very cute!

etoussa

Maxine Lily is very nice.

mljohnson

I like Lily.

meplusone

Maxine Lily is adorable!

houndbaby

My grandmothers name is Maxine and her middle name is Lee, I always thought it was a pretty name

tct1219

lila maxine. it sounds weird the other way around.

newportbride715

I like Maxine Lily the best.

amyfelice

Thanks everyone! This group has been so helpful. Dh and I also love Maxine Lily. I think that's the final name.

LMS05

Maxine Lily is beautiful.

d.squared

I really love Maxine!  I'm glad that you're happy with Lily.  I like Lily or Letitia.  Congrats on having your name! 

DarcyLongfellow

Not a fan of Lettie because it seems like a nickname.  It also seems a bit country, which doesn't "match" Maxine at all.

Between Lily and Lila, I much prefer Lily, which is just a beautiful  name.  But I'm not sure Maxine Lily flows.  I feel like the middle name needs to be longer because Maxine is very short, and can sound a bit harsh with a short middle name.  Like Maxine Elizabeth Burlington.  Although, based on some of your posts, I'm guessing Elizabeth seems boring to you!

I was thinking Liliana or something, but that sounds Italian or Spanish, which sort of clashes with the very French Maxine.

Any other family names -- preferably 4 syllables?