Alexander and Annabelle

[Fidgety31]

I like more traditional names and need it to begin with A

What are your thoughts on Alexander for a boy and Annabelle for a girl ?

I have no idea what is in vogue nowadays and I wouldn’t want to choose a name that is very popular at the time as don’t want loads of kids in the same class with that name

[TroubledLichen]

Both lovely classic names but I think they’re both relatively popular, Alexander especially which I think is the 8th most popular name for boys. Annabelle less so, but it’s still in the top 100. Personally I know 2 young Alexander’s and 1 Annabelle. If having another in their nursery class would be a problem for you then you might want to look at the top 100 baby names and go for something that isn’t on there. But these days even that isn’t a guarantee!

[Fidgety31]

Thanks for the insight
I’m not set against anyone having the same name - just hoping not five in each class type of scenario

[BrutusMcDogface]

I love both names (in fact, if you ever end up having one of each sex, they go so well together!) they are popular names; last year in the preschool I work at there were three Annabelles, but if that doesn't bother you then great choices!

[Crimbles]

Gorgeous choices...but I am totally biased as I have an Alexander and an Annabel

We have only ever met one other Alexander to date and no Annabel's yet...

We often get told how lovely their names are.

[MadMaryBoddington]

Not a fan of either to be honest. Too long and fussy for me.

[Fidgety31]

This will be my last child
My other three have two syllable names so yes I agree these are longer

Two of my kids begin with a J and one begins with an A - hence my choice for another A name to balance it out 😂

[ButterflyOfFreedom]

I prefer just Alex and Anna - and the 2 syllable names would match your other DC. ....

[LoveInTokyo]

I love Annabel but dislike the Annabelle spelling.

[Fidgety31]

@LoveInTokyo
I never considered there are different spellings
That’s something to think about

[TenThousandSpoons]

Also prefer Annabel spelling. Both gorgeous names. I know one Annabel and 3 Alexanders (2 of whom are usually Alex).

[Swishswish26]

I have an Alexander which we have always shortened to Alex. There is another Alex in his year but it’s a girl. It is a fairly popular name but not overly so. Love Annabel/Annabelle too x

[LoveInTokyo]

Fidgety, I think Annabel is the more usual spelling. I know three or four Annabels and only one Annabelle.

To me, Annabel is like a beautiful, classy wedding dress, whereas Annabelle is a bit of a meringue. (Sorry, I’ve got wedding dresses on the brain!)

[ReversingSnail]

Love them both, great choices

[bridgetreilly]

Alexander and Annabel would be lovely.