Think I might have a final boy name list - please vote!

[emmyloo2]

Ok, after much discussion, my husband and I seem to have come down to a final three list of names for the boy we are having:

1. Edward (nn Ted or Teddy or Ed)
2. Alexander (Alex)
3. Maxwell (Max)

I have been back and forth on the names and seem to go from deciding on one or the other.

Your thoughts?

Thanks

[NoahAndTheWhale]

Like Alexander best. If DD had been a boy she would probably have been Alexander.

[NoahAndTheWhale]

They are all good names though - none of them are going to make people go .

[SacharissaCripslock]

Alexander.

[Starberries]

Edward - we are probably going to use for a middle name as it has family connections. I know 2 Edwards nn Teddy under age 3.

Alexander - I like as a middle name but not as a first name as it's a bit too plain/standard for me. If I did use it, I wouldn't attach the 'Alex' nickname, it's way too overused as a catchall for Alexander, Alexandra, et. all

Maxwell - my favourite of your choices. I love how cuddly the name Max sounds, and it can also be a 'grown-up' name too.

[samsonara]

I like Alexander best, as I like the shortened Alex, Ally and Al that can be used as they grow.

[Hedwig3]

Maxwell, easily.

[BuzzingNoise]

Alexander would be my first choice, then Edward.
Max is a good name for a doggie - I have one

[latrucha]

Alexander and Edward, yes; Maxwell, no.

Max is ok though.

[Mingg]

Alexander of course

[mumtoabeautifulbabyboy]

Edward (love) then Alexander.
Don't really like Maxwell personally (think of coffee or Eastenders!)

[CerealOffender]

you need to add orville or something to the list for comedy value

[BelligerentGhoul]

Edward is the best! Pick Edward! I love Edward!

[emmyloo2]

Thanks everyone.

Cereal - I don't get it? Is Orville a drink or something....

[jellybeans]

Maxwell (Max)

[cece]

100% Edward and love all the nn you can use with it too.

[cece]

Orville is a green duck I think..

[midnightexpress]

Love Max, but not keen on Maxwell.

Alexander OK, but a bit over-used IMO.

Edward is nice, esp NN Ed.

[cinnamongreyhound]

Edward is lovely, my dad's middle name is Edward and am trying to persuade DH that we should have it as a middle name for this baby but he's not keen. I like Max too but not Maxwell.

[GirlWithTheMouseyHair]

Edward

[MrsJohnDeere]

Love Edward
like Alexander
don't like Maxwell

[minipie]

Alexander - lovely

Edward - lovely, and lots of good nn options

Maxwell - I really like Max, but I'd go for Maximilian rather than Maxwell as long form.

[skyeplusbump]

i like max although im not to keen on maxwell as long version...

alexander is fine...

Edward:
easily the best,
great nn potential! teddy,eddy,ed,ted,etc.

its going to be dc's middle name
(although you know that,you voted for it! )

[LaundryLyne]

Edward or Alexander.

[FranSanDisco]

All the names are lovely.

I love Max rather than Maxwell. Alex(ander) is very popular. Edward has loads of nn potential - Teddy, Eddie, Bear .... These were all on my list and Max won despite the dog name comments. He acts like a mad puppy anyway .

[NadiaWadia]

Alexander is the best! Edward OK but a lot of them around. Maxwell makes me think of coffee (anyone remember Maxwell House)?

Alexander is classic with an international feel and there are a choice of nicknames, Alex, Alec, Xander and so on.