Alexander or Theodore?

[emmyloo2]

Any thoughts?

Nickname for Alexander would be Alex and for Theodore would be Theo and Teddy just for fun.

I know both are popular in the UK. Is Theodore trying a bit hard? Alexander is more classic and less likely to date but more common.

Thanks!

[ridgyridge]

I would go with Alex - but then I'm biased as my daughter is called Alexa!

[PaintingTheFence]

I like both, but prefer Alexander.

[nikkidale]

My son is called Theo, not Theodore - its on his Birth Certificate. Just thought I would throw that in!!

[emmyloo2]

Thanks everyone. I really like both and love Theo in particular as a nickname.

My DH prefers Alexander at the moment.

[Mingg]

I am biased too as mine is called Alexander (and we always call him Alexander never Alex).

[emmyloo2]

Bump!

Anyone prefer Theo is is Alexander the clear winner?

[jellybeans]

Much prefer Theo. Not keen on Theodore. Theo is a good name on it's own. Not keen on Alexander, hate Al. Alex abit unisex. Just my opinions though, both are perfectly good names.

[JuJuu]

I think you are so right when you say that Theo is less classic and will date. Theo is on my own list (my DH loves it) but I find it a bit twee if I'm honest!

Alexander is one of those names where you can't go worng.

[emmyloo2]

Thanks JuJuu. That is my concern. I am also considering Edward which might be a nice compromise between Alexander and Theodore. Could still have cute nn of Ed and Teddy which I adore..

[Mollydoggerson]

I like Teddy. Why not such a cute and cool name.

[Magnima]

My son's middle name is Alexander. The nickname for Alexander in Scotland is Sandy! Not sure why. He has a slightly unusual first name so we wanted something classic for the middle name. I also like Theo,so no help at all! Love Thea for a girl.

[LaundryLyne]

Edward is another very nice name

[NiceCuppaT]

Much prefer Theo or Teddy, I really dislike the name Alex!

[zenoushka]

I love the name Alexander. Edward is really nice too.

[muminthemiddle]

I prefer Alexander.

[bronze]

I know someone who has twins with both.
I think Theo is very popular now, though I like it, whereas Alex is timeless.

I like Edward best

[emmyloo2]

Thanks everybody!

I think they are all lovely names although my only concern is with Theo being a bit "now". For some reason though, Alexander doesn't seem as cute for a little boy as Edward but my dh loves Alexander. Edward is my father's and grandfather's name so that is also another good reason to choose it.

decisions, decisions.....

[jellybeans]

Alexander nicer than Edward IMO. Edward having a revival of it's own.

[Mingg]

How about both - Theo Alexander?

[DilysPrice]

Both good - much respect for chosing proper bloody names for birth certificate - Theo is a lovely shortening, but not an actual name.

I know an Alexander who I refer to in private as Alex-the-tosser, but apart from that it's fine.