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Alexander?

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emmyloo2 · 21/07/2010 10:12

Nice name for a boy? I really love it and nn Alex. Is it too popular now or indeed a little boring?

Other names we are considering: Max, Theodore, Leo or Thomas. My "brave" name would be Augustus shortened to Gus but not sure that would make it past the keeper.

Thoughts, suggestions?

Thanks!

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SmellsLikeTeenSweat · 21/07/2010 21:44

Alexander is a brilliant name. So is Gus. If you love Gus, go for it. Why wouldn't you? It's not weird, it's fine. Augustus Alexander? Sounds great!

Strix · 21/07/2010 21:42

I love Alexander. Surprisingly mine is the only one in his class. It is popular... but still fab.

Chynah · 21/07/2010 21:33

DD would have been an Alexander had she been a boy (she is Alessandra instead!)

ellenjames · 21/07/2010 20:28

we have an alexander its a lovely name, and a henry too!

withorwithoutyou · 21/07/2010 20:27

I really like it. Love Alex too.

DrivenToDistraction · 21/07/2010 20:24

Alexander is a fantastic name. Wish I could have used it myself. Also like nn Alex or Xander, I think I prefer Xander.

Others, in order of preference:

Theodore, if he was known as Theo
Max
Leo
Thomas
Augustus nn Gus

Adair · 21/07/2010 20:22

Alex/Alexander/Xander. All great. Love Leo and Leon too.

Unfortunately, Alex is the name of someone that dh didn't get along with, so not for us!

clemetteattlee · 21/07/2010 20:17

I have an Alex(ander). He is lovely
He is also the only little Alex I know.

Rubena · 21/07/2010 20:15

Love it - also dh's middle name

iloveasylumseekers · 21/07/2010 18:59

Very similar to my list for DS1 - Alexander, Leo, Thomas, William, J ohn. I think it's lovely.

Tasala · 21/07/2010 18:58

Yes it is popular and has been for a long time. This is because it is a nice name, go for it!

lifeas3plus1 · 21/07/2010 18:51

Love Alexander.

It's Ds's middle name although I wish we'd just used it as his first name. With nn Xander.

PaintingTheFence · 21/07/2010 18:24

I think Alexander is a very nice name, classic and not boring. Also like Max and Theodore, and quite like Leo and Thomas. Not keen on Gus I'm afraid.

sparkle12mar08 · 21/07/2010 18:18

Love it - we've got an Alexander, but hate Alex as a shortening, we use Xander - much nicer imo

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emmyloo2 · 21/07/2010 10:48

Sacharissa - good choice! It is a fabulous name!!

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SacharissaCripslock · 21/07/2010 10:42

Alexander is the best name ever. Fact.

Can you tell I have one?

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emmyloo2 · 21/07/2010 10:40

Thanks guys, looks like Alexander is getting the thumbs up!

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zenoushka · 21/07/2010 10:31

All the Alex's I've known have been great! Plus the first boy I ever had a crush on when I was at school was an Alex - just love the name!

lamplighter · 21/07/2010 10:25

My fave boy's name - never met a bad Alex

TennisFan · 21/07/2010 10:24

Love it, it is DS middle name

Tortoise · 21/07/2010 10:18

Love it. It is DS2's middle name.

Colliecross · 21/07/2010 10:16

Alexander -love it too.
Someone on here recently said she knew a Gus called Gusset.....

zenoushka · 21/07/2010 10:13

I love the name Alexander! If you really like it, go for it.

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