My friend [name_u]Ashley[/name_u] is expecting her first baby and it’s a girl. [name_u]Ashley[/name_u]'s boyfriend left her when he found out she was pregnant so I am spending alot of my time with her. [name_u]Ashley[/name_u] wants to call her baby [name_f]Madaline[/name_f] but asked me if I was ok with this because my daughter’s name is [name_f]Maddison[/name_f]. I don’t know what to say! I don’t want to make this any more difficult for her and say no. But I don’t want their names to be so similar! Specially since they will be spending a lot of time together! Most people call my daughter [name_f]Maddie[/name_f] and I am afraid that people will call [name_u]Ashley[/name_u]'s daughter [name_f]Maddie[/name_f] aswell and that will get complicated. I don’t know what to say or do! Please help me. Thanks.
The names are similar, but since the girls will just be friends, not sisters, I don’t see it as much of an issue.
I’d let her do it but maybe recommend that her daughter has a different nickname, like [name_f]Lina[/name_f] or something to less name confusion when they’re older.
I think they have completely different styles. They feel very different. She should use it.
I sincerely hope you had her permission before giving out personal details of her life like that.
I think they’re different enough to use, I would just use different a nickname for [name_f]Madaline[/name_f] if possible, like [name_f]Mimi[/name_f], [name_f]Mae[/name_f] or [name_u]Max[/name_u].
I agree with all of this.
I wouldn’t tell my friend not to use the name she loved. They are different, and the girls might like having similar names when they are older. My best friend and I had the exact same name and we thought it was great.
I mean, it might be a bit close if they are both nicknamed ‘[name_f]Maddie[/name_f]’ or if [name_f]Madaline[/name_f] is pronounced -lynn instead of -line, especially since they will be spending so much time together. I would try and see if she has any other names that she’s considering. She may change her mind. But if this is the name for her, you should let her be. It’s not the worst thing in the world =]
I say since your friend has asked you how you feel you should answer her honestly. [name_m]Say[/name_m] something like, “Of course you can name your daughter whatever you’d like and I do appreciate you asking me how I feel. Since you asked, I do think [name_f]Maddison[/name_f] and [name_f]Madaline[/name_f] are really similar. Especially if people start calling your daughter [name_f]Maddy[/name_f] too. I want us and the girls to remain close and it might get a little confusing. Are there any other names you’re considering?”
But prepare yourself for her to go ahead with [name_f]Madaline[/name_f]. Good luck!
Of course I had her permission I would never have said it if I hadn’t! She is fully aware of this post and everything that is on it, I asked her to read it before sending it!
Of course I had her permission I would never have said it if I hadn’t! She is fully aware of this post and everything on it, I asked her if I could post about the situation before sending it and she was fine with it!
That’s fair enough then, I apologise if I caused offence. I was just checking, as it appeared to be a very personal situation.