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What do you think of the name Alec?
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rosebb1
Sat 13-Jan-18 10:07:11
Trying to think of a name for dc3 and struggling with boys names. We quite like Alec...seems a classic name, strong, not very popular (in a good way) and ds2 loves it!!
LinoleumBlownapart
Sat 13-Jan-18 10:08:27
Fabellini
Sat 13-Jan-18 10:09:57
It’s fine.....as a diminutive of Alexander. I wouldn’t consider it a name in its own right iykwim?
Awwlookatmybabyspider
Sat 13-Jan-18 10:15:14
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.
fluffygreenmonsterhoody
Sat 13-Jan-18 10:17:27
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.
ProseccoPoppy
Sat 13-Jan-18 10:19:16
I like it, think it’s quite classic but won’t date. I suggested it for DS but DH wasn’t keen,
LizzieSiddal
Sat 13-Jan-18 10:21:02
I don’t like it, sorry.
hevonbu
Sat 13-Jan-18 10:21:50
I would prefer "Alex" to "Alec", in all honesty.
TheVanguardSix
Sat 13-Jan-18 10:22:29
My son is Alec!
victoire1208
Sat 13-Jan-18 10:23:21
I like it but would expect a bit of Scottish heritage.
Orangesandlemons1
Sat 13-Jan-18 10:23:58
The thing that springs to mind for me is the saying smart Alec.
TheVanguardSix
Sat 13-Jan-18 10:24:14
It's the Scottish diminutive for Alexander, btw.
gunsandbanjos
Sat 13-Jan-18 10:24:22
I quite like it, my parents have a friend called Alec, I’m not sure if it’s short for Alexander or not.
TheVanguardSix
Sat 13-Jan-18 10:24:56
Downside: EVERYONE calls him Alex.
Crumbs1
Sat 13-Jan-18 10:25:24
The name is Alexander but Alec is a nice diminutive.
FreddieClaryHorshieLion
Sat 13-Jan-18 10:25:54
Love it!
SlowlyShrinking
Sat 13-Jan-18 10:34:41
I like it. Makes me think of Alec Guiness
ChocolateCrunch
Sat 13-Jan-18 10:53:02
MrsTiggyWinkle3
Sat 13-Jan-18 11:08:08
Immediate thought: the rapist in Tess of the d'Urbervilles.
TheDailyMailIsADisgustingRag
Sat 13-Jan-18 12:35:38
I find it a bit dated tbh. Love Alexander, which you could shorten to Alec, though Alex is nicer imo.
MikeUniformMike
Sat 13-Jan-18 13:10:16
Love it. Makes me think of Alec Guinness. And Alec Gilroy but not in a bad way.
Sugarpiehoneyeye
Sat 13-Jan-18 16:13:37
Cool name, I really like it.😄
daisypond
Sat 13-Jan-18 16:19:58
I like it. I think I might prefer it to Alex, too. Maybe use it as short for Alexander, though.
CharlotteC77
Sat 13-Jan-18 16:32:56
Makes me think of Team America (Arec Baldwin...). Just me?
BabloHoney
Sat 13-Jan-18 17:12:54
Love it. I know a little Alec, he’s 4. Everyone always compliments his name and it really suits him!
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