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caramia582
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NN for Madeleine
caramia582
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in Baby Names
Not KU, just daydreaming. I love the FN name Madeleine but hate the NN Maddy. I saw on BTN that Lena is a form of Madeleine and was wondering if you guys thought it could work as a NN ( I know some people, including myself, would feel the need to shorten the FN at times.) Another one I was thinking of was Mae but not sure if that's too much of a stretch. Thoughts? [Poll]
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Re: NN for Madeleine
Because I like the name Madeleine too, but would want something shorter to call her if I wanted to. I am in the camp that likes to have a formal FN and then an informal NN. I know this is not everyone's cup of tea though.
No need to apologize, we all have our own opinions!
I voted for Mae because I just cannot get behind Lena.
Perhaps Leine (line-ey)?
My thoughts exactly!
Maybe the Madeleine spelling isn't the best... I tend to pronounce the name as mada-LYNN rather than mada-LINE. Lena seems like more of a stretch when it's pronounced the second way.
HMM this fn/nn combo doesn't seem to be getting much love right now... oh well!
I'm not a fan of NNs, but I am of the opinion that parents should be able to use whatever NN they wish. IMO, that's why they are NNs. I know many people whose NNs aren't obvious based on their FNs.