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Questions on Alexander?

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PistachioTruffle · 15/08/2013 22:16

Currently expecting DC1, a boy. Alexander is my favourite boys name ever, and one of the few DH and I agreed on. However, DH has some reservations, mainly since it was revealed as one of Prince George's middle names. So....

A. Is Alexander is about to experience a huge surge in popularity due to its use by the royals? DH thinks yes, I think it's unlikely.

B. Will it always be associated with Prince George? (I think that noone remembers William's middle names, and therefore it won't be an issue, DH disagrees)

C. Will it be shortened to 'Al'?! I don't mind either Alex or Xander as nicknames, but DH reckons people are likely to shorten it to Al!

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

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kelda · 16/08/2013 07:59

Alexander and variations has always been popular worldwide. It's a very cool name.

He'll most likely be called Alex.

WalterandWinifred · 16/08/2013 07:57

On the 'Al' point, my DB is Alexander. I've always called him Al but I'm just about the only one who does. To everyone else he's Alex.

PixelAteMyFace · 16/08/2013 00:48

A) No
B) No
C) No

It`s great Wink

Anjou · 16/08/2013 00:16

A) no
B) no
C) no. Alex, Lex, Xander or Sandy yes. Smile

Alexander is a lovely, strong, classic name. Sounds like your DP is perhaps dead set against it though? Show him this thread if you think it will convert him! Good luck!

sleepingbeautiful · 15/08/2013 22:38

IMO
A It's already and always popular.
B The prince won't affect popularity, for the reasons you give.
C He will get Alex. I usually hear Al for Alastair/Alasdair.

LauraChant · 15/08/2013 22:22

I have a three year old Alexander, no-one ever shortens it to Al! We call him Alex or Alexander.

I don't think the name will be associated with the prince. However it is already pretty popular. We have just been camping and whenever we shoutrd "Alex!" four or five boys looked up! We seem to know a lot of them.

Picturesinthefirelight · 15/08/2013 22:21

I've got an Alexander. He is known as Alex, never Al. Occasionally AJ (middle name begins with J & my brother calls it him as his dds middle name is Jay)

It's a popular name anyway. I know loads if other Alex's

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