We’re pretty set on the female middle name for family reasons (though we’re toying with using two middle names - Paige Elaine)... but settling on first name has been hard. First choice is using the pronunciation Madeline like the book, not -lyn.
@bellebaby221 that’s one reason we’re considering a double middle name. FI loves Madeline but it is VERY matchy with Elaine, but Madeline Paige Elaine breaks it up a bit.
I have a Victoria so that is my obvious favorite. I do like the name Madeline but there is 3 Madeline/ Lyn's in my daughters' kindergarten class and another 4 spread out through the other 3 kindergarten classes at the school. Just be aware that it could be comparable to "Jennifer or Jessica" of the 80's. I also like Daphne.
Re: FN with MN Elaine