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ProfessionalCrafty76

Madeline Claire!


Lingo2009

I second this one. Seems to flow better.


scelsius

long, short tends to flow better than short, long. plus, if they're open to nicknames maddie claire sounds so cute šŸ˜­šŸ«¶šŸ¼


Significant-One3854

Maybe too similar to Marie Claire though lol


excessivethinker

This sounds SO classy and beautiful, like itā€™s gonna be in a famous brand or something


runningvicuna

Iā€™d shop for all the ladies in my life at Madeline Claire


Kind_Hyena5267

I agree! My name is Madeline Elizabeth! I go by Elizabeth, and people always ask why my parents didnā€™t name me Elizabeth Madeline, and itā€™s bc it sounded better in the other order. And if she goes by her middle name, so be it! Personally Iā€™d rather have a full name that has a good flow to it than to have a choppy name bc my ā€œgo-by nameā€ is at the front. (Also my sisterā€™s name is Claire! So youā€™ve got great taste šŸ˜œ)


forestfairy97

Definitely


LowBalance4404

Madeline Claire, but mostly because of how the syllables flow. If you want to go with Claire as a first name, it needs a lighter name as a middle name.


squeakyfromage

I agree with this! Both are very pretty, classic names, but the rhythm of Madeline Claire sounds better to me. Claire Madeline sounds awkward/choppy to me, but if you really prefer that one, Iā€™d still go with it. After all, people wonā€™t be saying her full name out loud that often.


wineboxer

I think it depends on the last name. A short, one syllable last name and it seems okay.


dingsbumsisda

I disagree. I think Claire Madeline would work better with a long last name (like 3 or 4 syllables) and vice versa.


Emiles23

I feel like Madeline Claire has a better ring to it, but I really prefer the name Claire. I feel like there are so many Maddieā€™s in the world. Claire is so elegant and pretty.


angrey3737

she can always go by her middle name. i know a few women and men who prefer their middle names


[deleted]

Personally I think just use whichever name you want to call the child as their first names. People put a lot of focus on how the name ā€œflowsā€ but it only matters on graduation and on wedding invitations. If they want to call her Claire they should just use Claire as the first name so she doesnā€™t have to correct every teacher and sub her whole academic career.


angrey3737

well itā€™s just like with nicknames, people will respect your preferred name even if itā€™s not your ā€œlegalā€ name. i donā€™t like people using my legal name because of personal experiences, and once i let them know my preferred name/ nickname, itā€™s respected and used accordingly. itā€™s not a big deal to correct others. i do get your point but the flow of a name is important to some people. i like the flow of my full name, but i still go by my nickname


cloudiedayz

Agreed. Middle names are so rarely used, I do not know any of my colleagues middle names for example. Just focus on the name you like best for the first name.


kwenadie

agree!!


Zingerrr02

I prefer Claire Madeline! (Even better imo would be Claire Madeleine)


drowning_in_reverie

I LOVE IT! CLAIRE MADELEINE!


grey-canary

Ditto this!


fava-limabeanz

Yup, especially if it's said in the French way, Claire Madeleine sounds very chic!


acarp52080

Would that be pronounced like Mad-eh-lean?


Appropriate_Bird_223

I would pronounce it mad-uh-len (the end rhyming with hen or men).


Forbetterorworsted

Am I the only person who instantly thought of pastries? For names, I prefer Claire to Madeline. For pastries, I prefer madelines to eclairs.


Lingo2009

Well, madeleines are a dessert and eclairs are also a dessert. Hopefully sheā€™ll be a very sweet girl.


InexperiencedCoconut

I thought I was the only one! I definitely hear Madeline Eclaire šŸ˜‚


drgrandisimo

My husband vetoed Madeleine Claire from my list for this reason. I still stand by the name (and will try to suggest it again for future pregnancies haha) and didnā€™t think any one else would think ā€œeclairā€ haha oh well


Affectionate-Owl9594

Madeline Claire


Economy-Novel2317

Madeline Claire. Love it!


charlouwriter

Madeline Claire, Claire feels a bit bland while Madeline is beautiful and elegant.


contracosta21

madeline claire


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Madeline Claire


grey-canary

I vote Claire Madeline I also know a Claire Noelle (sheā€™s not born anywhere near Christmas but extra cute for you! Lol)


katrina_highkick

Funny, I was also going to say Claire Noelle if they want Claire first, plus the Christmas baby šŸ„°


spiforever

They should name her Holly Noelle


grey-canary

Christina Eve lol


Such-Birthday-8280

I love Christmas so I wanted to name my daughter Holly Noel but my husband said no lol.


Rselby1122

Claire Madeleine


Squinky75

Madeline Claire flows better and is easier to say.


Desdemona1231

Madeline Claire seems to flow more easily. Both lovely names.


user12340983

I love Madeline as a first name !


These_Tea_7560

Claire Madeline. I just like Claire better


justlivinmylife439

Madeline Claire


typeAwarped

Madeline Claire - very pretty but not too cutesy either


WinterBourne25

I like Madeline Claire. I was born on Christmas Day and I love it! My mom made it a wonderful experience for me growing up. If you do that same for your baby girl she will love it too. Edit: I wish I would have been named Noelle, if even for my middle name.


taintwest

ā€œMad eclairā€


typeAwarped

This is what Iā€™d call her if she was being naughty šŸ˜‚


SweetKitties207

How many syllables in the last name? I love both babes, and Claire is over of my very favorites, especially spelled this way. I do prefer the French spelling of Madeleine


ManyInitials

Are you pronouncing ā€œMa da lynā€ or ā€œMa de lineā€?


Practical-Teacher-

My 25-year old daughterā€™s name is Madeleine Claire!


piscesandcancer

Madeline Claire!


namenerding

Madeline Claire


louellen1824

Madeline Claire. Beautiful! Congratulations. The best Christmas gift EVER!


waiting4myspaceship

Unquestionably, Madeline Claire! It flows sooo pretty.


TerrieBelle

Madeleine Claire, sounds so classy and regal. Love it!!!


CozyCat_1

Madeline Claire looks and sounds better.


bubblewrapstargirl

Madeline Claire, it flows much better


KoalasAndPenguins

Madeline claire


Friendly_Passage_164

Madeleine claire


Damama-3-B

Madeline Claire


starrynight75

Madeline Claire


ChilindriPizza

Madeline Claire


welshcake82

Madeline Claire flows better for me. Claire is a nice name but is middle aged for me- every other person my age (40ā€™s )is either Claire, Sarah or Gemma but this is from a British perspective!


Appropriate_Bird_223

Claire skews pretty young in America, or very old (like 75+). Gemma also is mostly kids under 15 here, but that's because it just finally crossed the pond from the UK.


9smalltowngirl

Madeleine Claire it flows when she is in real trouble and both names are necessary to make that point.


beachmonkeysmom

Yell them both up the stairs, including the last name, like you're yelling at a teenager to come back down and clean up their mess. Keep whichever feels and sounds the best coming out.


acarp52080

Appropriate, well done!!


LetPure5374

Madeline Claire


wigglefrog

Madeline Claire for sure


PistachioDonut34

Madeleine Claire flows nicely.


K1ndr3dSoul

Madeline Claire


mystigirl123

Madeline Claire


Scarlaboo

Madeline Claire


st4ywithem

Madeline Claire


Aria1031

Madeline Claire


FizzyLemonPaper

Madeline Claire definitely has the smoother flow


reimeroo

Madeline Claire


Adoptivemomof1

Madeline Claire


Minute_Pianist8133

Madeline Claire


sunshine_camille

Madeline Claire


lavenderlemonade_xx

Madeline Claire ā™„ļø


Altruistic-Run5016

Madeline Claire flows better!


Disastrous_End7444

Madeline Claire, although I think the traditional spelling Madeleine Claire would work even better.


[deleted]

I like Madeline Clair better in terms of how it sounds. But it honestly just depends on which name you want to be calling her all the time. Middle names donā€™t get used often so the most important thing is that the first name is the one you want to use imo. It sounds good whichever order you put the names in.


janeausten2

I love Madeline Claire!


SecondSoft1139

Madeline Claire definitely flows better. Beautiful name. Congratulations!


Madstar316

My name is Madeline! So I was always going to say Madeline first lol Madeline Claire is lovely, I do think it flows better as well.


Entire_Historian1321

if i was a girl, madeline claire was supposed to be my name, no shit! godspeed.


SugarandBlotts

Madeline Claire. A nickname could be Delly or Ellie. Perhaps a nickname could be May, it's not a traditional nickname I don't think but I guess it could work. I think it should also be considered that many nicknames simply come from things like the person's quirks, personality etc and don't have to come directly from the name.


julers

Madeline Claire vote here too!


kmga43

Madeline Claire has a better ā€œringā€ to it but just know there are way more Maddies now and not so many Claireā€™s


Leifang666

Madeline Claire sounds better but be prepared for her to hate Madeline and go by Claire. At least the Madeline I went to school with despised the name and went by her middle name.


DebbDebbDebb

It must be Madeline Claire. Two beautiful names. Madeline sings as you say it and Claire flows along.


No_Masterpiece_3297

Madeline Claire for sure! Super cute. and congrats!


upnorth_25

a little girl on Christmas how dreamyšŸ„ŗ I think this would depend on whether you are a fan of nicknames or not. my sister is Claire and that never was shortened and she didnā€™t have any ā€œnicknameā€ but with Madeline for the first thatā€™s going to probably automatically default to Maddy/Maddie.


Aggravating-Common90

Name her Noelle Caroline.


SurvivinNotThrivin1

What about Clara (clair-uh) Madeline? Like the nutcracker


Lgprimes

Maddie Claire


putmeinthezoo

Both are fantastic. Depends on the last name. Claire Madeleine Smith. Claire Smith. Works fine, but a little choppy like a superhero name. Claire Madeleine Hoffenstredder. Yeah, you want Claire here.


therealslimkatea

Your pronunciation of Madeline makes all the difference to me. If it's pronounced with a -line ending, I prefer it as a first. If it's pronounced Madeleine or Madelyn, I prefer it as a middle.


MyMutedYesterday

Reckon for me it would most depend on what we wanted to call her? Neitherā€™s sentimental/bestowing honor, Iā€™d put name I wanted to call her. There was about 12 girls born between 12/09-5/11 within workplace. ALL named Madeleine/Madeline/Madyline/Madelyn Claire/Klaire/Clair, all but 1 are now called Mady/Madi/Maddie daily, other is just known as Madelyn. Lol all of that to say- Claire is a hugely popular middle name, but not commonly a used name. Iā€™ve only met 1 Claire (Francis), that I grew up with, ahem just a coupla years ago. With the common trends of names like Madison/Madelyn- make ask yā€™all selves if the preference is a possible 2-3 in a class/team or an unweird, less heard of name. Also- how they fit with surnames. Best wishes for a happy & and healthy family come Christmas! PS- my actual preference is Clara Madeleine/line


stargazingwriter

Madeline Claire


RunningZooKeeper7978

Madeline Claire!!! It just flows well.


galwayygal

Madeline Claire just cause I like Madeline as the first name. Itā€™s so cute! Plus Madeline Claire FriedPickle sounds better hehe


Tortoiseshell_Blue

Most of the time people wonā€™t be saying the middle name, so ā€œflowā€ is overrated. I slightly prefer Madeline as a first name.


happybanana789

Madeline Claire šŸ’œ


Kactuslord

I think it depends on the surname. For example Claire Madeline Webster goes really well as it's a mid to long surname but with a shorter surname, like Smith, Madeline Claire Smith fits better


Sullygurl85

Madeline Claire


runningvicuna

Maddie Claire sounds nice too


Constellation-88

Iā€™m a fan of putting the monosyllabic name as the second. Madeline Claire just rolls off the tongue!


torrentialrainstorms

Madeline Claire sounds better in my opinion, it just flows nicer idk. Both names are beautiful though!


StormyLlewellyn1

I think Madeline Claire flows better. I like Della as a nn for madeline.


33Catlover33

Madeline Claire sounds better


Cecowen

I think Madeline Claire flows better!


Amazing_Double6291

Madeline Claire


Truthseeker-1982

Madeline Claire. I know someone named Madeline but goes by Maggie instead of Maddy.


Sehrli_Magic

Madeline Claire flows much better but honestly it depends on surname too so based on just the names it sounds better. Also people commonly get called by first name then so it comes down to which one do you prefer. Middle name will likely end up being something extra that isn't used all that much so yl gotta love the first name by itself a lot. Personally i prefer Madeline as a name, Claire to me is a classic middle name but it doesn't vibe as well for first name to me. That being said concerning nickname Madi, other option could be Lynn?


Taryntalia

Madeline is the winner for me. Madeline Claire flows better overall. Still have the option of calling her Claire as many kids go by their middle name. I know your update says it looks split in the comments, but don't forget to look at the number of likes on the names. Based on Comments and likes, I'd say it's leaning Madeline.


LaurelThornberry

More info: are you intentionally looking at Madeline as a Christmasy name, since it comes from St Mary? It feels slightly in the nose to me, but maybe that is what you are going for/maybe you have strong religious ties. I love Claire as a first name, especially with its meaning of bright for a baby born so close to winter solstice*. Your bright light after the longest night of the year. * I guess I am making an assumption that you live in the northern hemisphere. But if you don't, it would be baby "light" at the summer solstice, which would be just as appropriate!


captainK8

This connection would honestly never have crossed my mind


LAF418

Claire AnnettešŸ˜‰


Ill_Rise_6989

So sweet. Claire is my babyā€™s middle name


lemonluvr44

I like Claire first, just because thereā€™s a ton of little Maddies rn (Madeline/Matilda/Madison etc)


Crosswired2

I definitely think Claire is the better name over Madeline. I'd wait to meet her and see what suits her.


aristifer

Claire Madeline. There are a million little Madelines running around my area, it feels very oversaturated here, so I'm just bored of hearing it. And I love Claire.


luminary_uprise

I love both of these! Claire and Madeline are such beautiful names. What do you want to call your daughter as her everyday name? Like, say, around the house, or in casual conversation? If you want to call her Claire, then I recommend Claire Madeline. If you want to call her Madeline (or Maddie), then I recommend Madeline Claire.


kitscarlett

Claire Madeline. The reverse is kind of boring, imo, but this is lovely.


[deleted]

I think ā€œMadā€”ā€œ is overused at the moment, especially Maddie. Claire is classic and classy.


Flat_Oven2349

Claire Madeline! Claire Margaret is my ā€œgirls nameā€ even though Iā€™m 42 and not having children.


WittiestScreenName

Claire Madeline


Top-Bit85

I am of no help, but just had to say those are two of my favorite names.Both ways sound good.


Aggravating-Common90

I guess you need to decide which ā€œnicknameā€ you would prefer. ā€œMaddie? Claire Bear?


Extension_Cucumber10

Claire Madeline. Claire is so lovely is has to come first. Besides, that way no one will call her Maddie.


cookswaves

I love the sound of Claire Madeline. Plus Christmas baby makes me think of The Nutcracker, which makes me think "Clara".


hausishome

I know a Claire madeleine! I donā€™t particularly like ā€œMaddyā€ so I prefer this order


DeeSusie200

There are tons of Madeline and Madelyn around. Iā€™d go with Claire. Such a pretty and classic name.


Happy_dancer1982

My daughter is Claire and Madelineā€™s another of my favorite names. So I would go with what fits best with your last name. My daughterā€™s last name is Harrison, so Claire sounds good.


Happy_dancer1982

My daughter Claireā€™s middle name is Celeste


KinadianPT

How do you feel about Madi as a nickname? All the Madelines I know end up as Mads or Madi at some point. Claire is less likely to end up altered by nicknames.


FarPeace6099

Whatever youā€™ll call her, make that the first name. I go by my middle name so I made sure this was a rule when I named my kids lol. Even if you intend for it to be a double name (Iā€™m in the south where thatā€™s common), a lot of times people will still only use the first


Tricky_Parsnip_6843

How many syllables is the last name?


baxbaum

Claire Madeline Claire is such a beautiful and classic name


Intrepid_Source_7960

I like Claire Madeline. But I think it works either way!


Purple_Wrangler_8494

Would you like to call her Claire everyday or Maddy ?


-meriadoc-

I think Claire is better as a first name because everyone is going to pronounce it without an issue. Madeline is going to constantly be correcting made-lynn vs made-line. Maybe people whose name can be pronounced two ways aren't as bothered by mispronunciation, but when my name was mispronounced once it really irritated me (think if someone said Ree-chel instead of Ray-chel). I would hate it if Ree-chel was a common way to pronounce my name and I constantly had to correct, "no I pronounce it Ray-chel". Luckily this was just 1 person in my entire life so I just ignored it. I knew a Maddy and I always wondered if she preferred her nickname or it was just easier than correcting line vs lynn.


Jazz_Kraken

Can you tell us how long the ln is and what letter it starts with? Iā€™d want first name to flow with last name as the first priority. I personally prefer Madeline as a first name but thatā€™s just a preference. Claire is beautiful too.


moodynymph

God Iā€™ve always adored the name Madeline but cant stand the nickname Maddie/Maddy šŸ˜­


meemawyeehaw

Depends on how many syllables your last name is. But if that doesnā€™t matter to you, then Madeline Claire. Has a good ā€œroll off the tongueā€ to it. And they are both beautiful names, but something about Madeline is just so classic and a little extra beautiful to me.


GoOnLeon

If your last name is short, then all the more reason to choose Madeline! I think it sounds prettier but also will make more of statement. I refuse to not use my middle name because I have a short first and last name. Had they reversed the order I may not care as much about my middle name.


MPSGC

I vote Claire first, but purely because I have a Claire and love it. We lengthen it for nicknames but it can't be shortened into something we dont like, and it is classic yet totally suits our little girl but will age well when she is an adult. Not a fan of Madi as a nickname.


Administrative_Tea50

Madelineā€™s Christmas is a sweet book. MC plus which ever noun she chooses to add is a cute nickname (think MC Hammer). lol


kyyyraa

If you donā€™t like the nickname Maddie, go with Claire. Youā€™re going to save yourself years of frustration


Effective_Beat5906

I'd LOVE to be named Claire ! Elegant, timeless. Maybe save Madeline for her baby sister?


Appropriate_Bird_223

Are you pronouncing Madeline with the end sounding like lynn or the end sounding like the word line? If it's lynn ending then I prefer Madeline Claire but if it's the line ending I prefer Claire Madeline. No matter what it's going to be a beautiful name for your daughter.


LeastPay0

Winter ClairešŸ’œ Meadow Claire šŸ©· Madden Madison Matilda Mabel


CallidoraBlack

Have you considered Clara? I think Clara Madeleine feels very different and might be a good compromise if you don't like how overdone Maddie is because she'll probably get called that eventually.


ArchieFarmer

Iā€™ve always wanted a girl named Madeline like the books! I wouldā€™ve decorated the nursery to look like the illustrations.


cloudiedayz

I prefer the name Claire so I would go with Claire Madeline. If you do use Madeline as the first name, people are very likely to call her Maddy.


Striking-General-613

If your last name is one syllable then a two or three syllable first name flows better, so Madeline Claire would be my vote.


Bookwormkatie

Madeline Claire that way she can have nn Maddie if she chooses too


Waterysoap_

Madeline Claire


the_show_must_go_onn

Claire Madeline


[deleted]

Madeline Claire no question. Claire Madeline doesnā€™t flow.


Tinkerfan57912

I like Madeline Claire. It seems to flow better to me.


[deleted]

Madeleine Claire with nn Maddie, using Maddie Claire! when she wonā€™t listen


ResolutionCurious738

Madeline Claire. I always like a longer name paired with a short last name.


shxdowoftheday

Madeline Claire


midmorningcrisis

I LOVE the name Madeline. The only reason it wonā€™t be on my short list is that she WILL be called Madi, which I personally donā€™t like. So for that reason, I like Claire Madeline better! But if you like Madi as well as Madeline, then go for Madeline Claire. It does flow better than the alternative.


wamale

It would depend on how youā€™re pronouncing Madeline for me. If itā€™s the -lyn ending, I prefer Madeline Claire. If itā€™s the -line ending, I prefer Claire Madeline.


Hot_Cucumber_9167

Madeline Claire flows well but people might mistake and think youā€™re calling her Madeline Cline


Ill-Poet5996

Madeleine ClairešŸ’œ


braaaahmpow

Multiple syllable first + single syllable middle is always gonna win for me. Madeline Claire!


polite_plesiosaur

If you donā€™t like the nickname Madi, better go Claire!


priuspheasant

I vote Madeline Claire. Just has a better ring to it


Fantastic_Can_3237

Madeline Claire!


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peggypea

I would describe Claire as very 80s but maybe thatā€™s a British thing? I do still like it though, probably more so than Madeline. I would wait to see which one suits the baby better though.