What do you think of the name Alec?

[rosebb1]

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!!

What do you think?

[LinoleumBlownapart]

I like it

[Fabellini]

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

[Awwlookatmybabyspider]

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.

[fluffygreenmonsterhoody]

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]

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

[LizzieSiddal]

I don’t like it, sorry.

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

[hevonbu]

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

[TheVanguardSix]

My son is Alec!

[victoire1208]

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

[Orangesandlemons1]

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

[TheVanguardSix]

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

[gunsandbanjos]

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

[TheVanguardSix]

Downside: EVERYONE calls him Alex.

[Crumbs1]

The name is Alexander but Alec is a nice diminutive.

[FreddieClaryHorshieLion]

Love it! :)

Much nicer than Alex imo.

[SlowlyShrinking]

I like it. Makes me think of Alec Guiness

[ChocolateCrunch]

Not keen, sorry

[MrsTiggyWinkle3]

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

[TheDailyMailIsADisgustingRag]

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

[MikeUniformMike]

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

[Sugarpiehoneyeye]

Cool name, I really like it.😄

[daisypond]

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

[CharlotteC77]

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

Love Alexander though.

[BabloHoney]

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

[PopadomPointer]

Like it