Middle Name for Mae

[gratefulgirl]

I'm not a reg here, but I'd like to turn to you all for help if that's OK. We're contemplating using Mae as a first name. Side note: I know many people will go to bat for the May spelling since it is closer to the original and will probably lead to less spelling errors. I'm neutral; DH strongly prefers Mae.  We'll see where we end up if we even end up using it.

Our sticking point, besides figuring out if Mae leads to too many playground jokes, is middle names. I'm trying to avoid things like "Mae B. _____" that are too punny. So far I've combed through the family tree and lists of iambic names for suggestions. I think some of these work, any thoughts? Also any other suggestions? Once DH gets hold of this list I'm sure he's going to strike at least 80%, which is fine.

Mae Camille
Mae Cecelia
Mae Corinne
Mae Delphine
Mae Eloise
Mae Emmeline
Mae Helena
Mae Gabrielle
Mae Kathleen
Mae Sophia
Mae Susanna
Mae Matilda
Mae Elisabeth

[helenahhandbasket]

I like Corinne, Sophia, Helena and Gabrielle.

Suggesting
Mae Simone
Mae Nicole
Mae Diane
Mae Noreen
Mae Elise
Mae Patricia

[Widget123]

If I were you I would try not to stress too much about potential playground jokes as few people will know your child's middle name, but regardless...

Mae Camille- keep
Mae Cecelia- keep
Mae Corinne- toss
Mae Delphine- toss
Mae Eloise- toss
Mae Emmeline- toss
Mae Helena- keep
Mae Gabrielle- keep
Mae Kathleen- toss
Mae Sophia- keep
Mae Susanna- toss
Mae Matilda- keep
Mae Elisabeth- keep

[joy]

I really wouldn't worry too much about teasing a name like Mae. If kids want to tease, they will find something to tease about. There are some names - yes - that you should be concerned about (Willy, Dick, Gaylord, etc). But I feel like Mae could go any way so instead I'd pick it and teach my daughter how to handle teasing.

Mae Corinne and Mae Susanna are my favorites.

[bromios]

I actually agree that using a b or a t mn would not be a great idea. Of the ones on your list I don't really love the flow of any of them and Mae Camille = Make a meal. I love Corinne in a vacuum, though. Suggestions:

Mae Alexandra

Mae Alastriona

Mae Evangeline

Mae Emmanuelle

Mae Georgiana

Mae Ginevra

Mae Isabella

Mae Julia

Mae Noelle

Mae Natalia

Mae Penelope

Mae Persephone

Mae Seraphina

Mae Sabela

Mae Sabina

Mae Valentina

Mae Zephyrine

[dreadpiratebuttercup]

Of your list, Mae Eloise or Mae Sophia. I like the options on bromios list better, especially Mae Emmanuelle and Mae Seraphina.

[billyhorrible]

I loved Mae Camille before reading bromios's comment. Now I can only hear Make a Meal.

The other ones I like that haven't been ruined for me yet are:

Mae Helena and Mae Elisabeth

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I like:
Mae Delphine
Mae Emmeline
Mae Elisabeth

Suggestions:
Mae Charlotte
Mae Genevieve
Mae Imogen
Mae Juniper
Mae Katerina
Mae Virginia

ETA: I prefer the Mae spelling too.