I just wanted to let you know that I love, love, love your Bad Baby Names site – it really echoes many of my same sentiments.

I’m nearly 30 (born in 1977 – way before Splash came out) and was named Madison Anne. It’s a family name (yes, for the ladies) that goes back more than seven generations. I’m thrilled to share my name with my female ancestors.

What I wasn’t so thrilled about was growing up with such a grown-up name. What most of these insane people don’t realize is that it’s not a dog they’re naming – it’s a little kid that has to live with that name for the rest of his/her life. And just when I started loving my name (about 15 years ago), it caught on in popularity! Now I have to share my once distinctive name so linked to a rich family history with every fifth girl on the block.

Thanks for making me laugh,
Madison