This or that?

anaynay

I think we finally settled on a girl's name, DH fell in love with the name Madison almost instantly, and I really like the name Avery. So we agreed on Madison Avery, but now thinking about it I kind of like the sound of Avery Madison..

So my question is: Madison Avery or Avery Madison?

mlf625

Avery Madison, but only because Avery is *slightly* less nauseatingly trendy/overused.

12bailey18

Both flow well but I think I like Avery Madison the best.

CocoBrynne

They are both nice, but I would go with Avery Madison, I know soooo many little girls with the first name of Madison

sunnyday016

Avery Madison.

unamilagra

I guess I'm in the minority, but I actually think Madison Avery flows better.  And I know at least as many Averys as Madisons in my area, so to me they are equally trendy.

If you do decide to go with Madison as the first name, her initials will be MA_.  So you might want to make sure it doesn't spell something like MAD.

completelyundefinable

Madison Avery

1medicwife

Avery Madison.

IMO, it also depends on your LN too.

Notwifezilla7

I personally don't like either combo. I like Avery or Madison paired with something a little more classic for a middle name.

alliejo725

mlf625:

Avery Madison, but only because Avery is *slightly* less nauseatingly trendy/overused.

I've got to agree. Emphasis on the "slightly."

KFACE08

I'm also part of the minority. I think Madison Avery flows better than Avery Madison.

sarahbeth27

I like Madison Avery. Very cute.

Avery Madison reminds me of that creepy dating website for married people, I think it's called Ashley Madison.

ryry1977

I love both names, but I like Avery Madison the best.

braveangel2

Well, both are masculine names turned trendy girl names which makes it tough to vote. I usually like a little more variety in a name structure...maybe a classical middle for a trendy first or a obscure first with a well-known middle, or even names that peaked during different decades/generations.

So I based it off of popularity. Madison is a #7 name and has been in the top ten for a while (since 1997). It was huge in the 90s in my state. Avery has the makings of a top ten name, but isn't there yet (#32 and rising). And since Madison means 'son of Maud' that tipped me in favor of Avery. Not much, but I guess it's something.

Avery Madison