Really want to name our baby!

[shufflebum]

DS2 is 3 days old and we just can't decide between Rex or Freddy. We have been trying each out for size but can't come to a decision. Both names have family connections, Rex was my Grandfather and Freddy was DH's so naturally I'm drawn to Rex and DH to Freddy but both of us are okay with the other.

I feel Freddy goes better with our surname (Cole) as it is 2 syllables but I like the fact that Rex is more unusual. I appreciate it's becoming more popular but I don't think it will be a Jack or Oliver. DS1 is Xander and I just feel like it would look like we put more effort into his name than DS2's if we went with Freddy.
God it's sounds ridiculous now I've typed it out but I just want to give the poor child a name!
Opinions please

[DigOfTheStump]

I think you should stick with both as middle names, and give your son something of his own as a first name.

How about Felix, Findlay, Merlin, Griffin or Patrick?

Oh, and congrats!

[Ebb]

Freddy is much nicer in my opinion.

[Catsu]

Rex is cooler and goes better alongside xander imo.
Rex goes fine with your surname too I think!

[shufflebum]

Dig I hadn't thought of it like that! Not a fan of your suggestions though, DH vetoed virtually every name I liked hence why we went down the family connections route. I like Reuben, Jude, Eli, Leo but no go with DH

[greenzebra]

I would go Rex as it goes with your Xander. And have Freddy as the middle name, and then sometimes if you want you can call him freddy.

[EdithWeston]

Rex Cole is a bit too near Old King Cole to me. So I'd go for Frederick, which I think is lovely.

[reddaisy]

Rex

[GingerLa]

I really like the name Rex and think its really cool, Freddy would go well as a middle name? Or even more unusual n mix em Fredrex (more commonly Fredrik's) If you get what I mean.. either way Im sure he will grow into whatever you choose....

[shufflebum]

I think Rex goes better with Xander, it's just the one syllable that bothers me.

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Don't like Rex, sorry.

Not fond of Freddy but love Frederick/Fred.

Like Jude.

[hulabula]

Try saying Rex, Xander quickly like when you'll be calling them. I think the two Xs could run into each other.

I think Freddie and Xander sound better together.

[pinkytheshrinky]

freddy rex sounds like ready brek!

rex is lovely

[anewmotivatedme]

I love Frederick, with Freddie as nn.

Sorry, but I associate Rex, with our family dog.

[hugebluebump]

I think Freddie and Xander sound great together. Rex and Xander don't work that well together imo.

[shufflebum]

Well that's about a 50:50 split so you lot are no help!

[Ebb]

Flip a coin!

[seeker]

Freddy. But please call him Frederick- he won't always be a baby so won't always want a cutesy name.

[Ihavewelliesbutitssunny]

I slightly prefer Rex. I think because its more unique and goes better with Xander than Freddy. Also as you pushed Rex/Freddy out I think that he should be named after your Grandad . I do like the idea of using Felix as a compromise though but I don't think it goes so well with Xander.

[shufflebum]

Still not named poor DS2. Have named him Freddy (got DS1 to pull it out of a hat) then had a wobble and changed it to Rex and now today I don't think it suits him. Am getting all emotional over it as people keep asking his name and I can't tell them.

[mogandthecat]

I think they are both nice, but agree with the poster who pointed out that Rex Cole means 'King Cole' as in the rhyme, so I would avoid that for this reason.

Frederick Rex sounds good - personally would use Frederick on bc and call him Freddy.

Hope the right name comes to you soon.