Anonymous wrote:DH wants to name our daughter just "Maddie". His reasoning? He doesn't want other people to call her Madeline or Madison because he hates both of those names. Apparently one of his teachers chose to be the nickname police (refusing to call students by anything other than their legal name), and he hasn't forgotten about it ever since. He's now adamant that you have to name your kids what you want them to be called. I honestly like Madeline but not Madison.

Is Maddie as unprofessional as I think it is? I'm more concerned about her being able to succeed with whatever name we decide on.

Only if she’s a baddie

Anonymous wrote:Do not do this. I have a friend whose parents named her Crissy so that her nickname was her name. Professional, a woman starts out with an infantile name.

They could just add a plain middle name, like Anne, and she'll have options. She can call herself M. Anne La Lastname.

I know two very successful women named Bambi and Honey. Not at all related or in similar fields. Maddie won't hold her back by the time she's in the workforce.

Do not do this. I have a friend whose parents named her Crissy so that her nickname was her name. Professional, a woman starts out with an infantile name.

Anonymous wrote:I feel like Maddie is dated by about 10 years. It was really popular.

It seems like men tend to like dated and/or very common names. Maybe it’s the familiarity that they like.

Anonymous wrote:If Karoline (with a K) was able to become the White House Press Secretary, I don’t think Maddie will be much of a hindrance. My own boss has a daughter named Cadyn. Times are changing.

+1. In another 15-20 years, we'll be looking at a whole c-suite of Ellies and Madysons. I wouldn't worry about the professionalism part, OP.

Anonymous wrote:I feel like Maddie is dated by about 10 years. It was really popular.

+1. It's a cute name, but very 2010s.

Anonymous wrote:If Karoline (with a K) was able to become the White House Press Secretary, I don’t think Maddie will be much of a hindrance. My own boss has a daughter named Cadyn. Times are changing.

There are still old school employers out there who will not want to hire someone with a name that they deem as being inadequate. A lot use names as a way to racially profile as well. They would never admit it because it would be considered discrimination, but common sense tells you that it does happen.

I have a friend whose very qualified son is struggling to find employment after college. I haven’t said anything because it would be rude to, but I think his first name is the problem.

I don't know that I'd die on this hill for "Maddie."

It's fine -- but Madeline is nicer, and it is a bit dated due only to being overused in the past 20 years.

I feel like Maddie is dated by about 10 years. It was really popular.

I'd have words with a teacher who refused to use a name that a child wanted. So rude.

I like your husband's reasoning but the name Maddie is just awful.

If Karoline (with a K) was able to become the White House Press Secretary, I don’t think Maddie will be much of a hindrance. My own boss has a daughter named Cadyn. Times are changing.

Don’t suggest this

DH wants to name our daughter just "Maddie". His reasoning? He doesn't want other people to call her Madeline or Madison because he hates both of those names. Apparently one of his teachers chose to be the nickname police (refusing to call students by anything other than their legal name), and he hasn't forgotten about it ever since. He's now adamant that you have to name your kids what you want them to be called. I honestly like Madeline but not Madison.

Is Maddie as unprofessional as I think it is? I'm more concerned about her being able to succeed with whatever name we decide on.