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I like it

It’s fine.....as a diminutive of Alexander. I wouldn’t consider it a name in its own right iykwim?

Oh I don't like it. Its too old manny for me and not in a cute way. Very harsh. Makes ne think of Alec Gilroy.
Mind you not everyone is looking for cute names
Alexander (Alex) is gorgeous though.

It’s a good Scottish name, but as someone who has a slightly unusual spelling of a very common name, expect to have it misspelled all the time and for him to have to go through life correcting everyone.

I like it, think it’s quite classic but won’t date. I suggested it for DS but DH wasn’t keen,

I don’t like it, sorry.

I always want to add the x to make it Alex, which I do like.

I would prefer "Alex" to "Alec", in all honesty.

My son is Alec!

I like it but would expect a bit of Scottish heritage.

The thing that springs to mind for me is the saying smart Alec.
Not an awful name though it is ok.
Alex is nicer.

It's the Scottish diminutive for Alexander, btw.
You don't meet any Alecs which I love!

I quite like it, my parents have a friend called Alec, I’m not sure if it’s short for Alexander or not.

Downside: EVERYONE calls him Alex.

The name is Alexander but Alec is a nice diminutive.

Love it!

Much nicer than Alex imo.

I like it. Makes me think of Alec Guiness

Not keen, sorry

Immediate thought: the rapist in Tess of the d'Urbervilles.

I find it a bit dated tbh. Love Alexander, which you could shorten to Alec, though Alex is nicer imo.

Love it. Makes me think of Alec Guinness. And Alec Gilroy but not in a bad way.

Cool name, I really like it.😄

I like it. I think I might prefer it to Alex, too. Maybe use it as short for Alexander, though.

Makes me think of Team America (Arec Baldwin...). Just me?

Love Alexander though.

Love it. I know a little Alec, he’s 4. Everyone always compliments his name and it really suits him!