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Boys' names - which combination?

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chocolateandbroccoli · 27/01/2014 09:40

We're expecting our first baby, a boy, in March and trying to whittle down the list but currently going around in circles! Which of these combinations works best or do we re-jig altogether?!

Alexander Gabriel
Max Benjamin
Gabriel Alexander
Sebastian James

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noodlebum · 29/01/2014 12:10

Sebastian James has a nice ring to it Smile

Ilovekittyelise · 29/01/2014 09:02

not much help im afraid but i love all your combinations! sebastian james and max benjamin are my favourites .

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chocolateandbroccoli · 28/01/2014 21:12

As a first name that is.

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chocolateandbroccoli · 28/01/2014 21:12

Surname is two syllables. I think I like Gabriel but it feels like the braver choice for some reason.

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NewtRipley · 28/01/2014 18:29

Alexander Gabriel

BlueStarsAtNight · 28/01/2014 12:43

I like Sebastian James best. Less keen on Gabriel, and Alexander is ok but lots of them! Max Benjamin is nice, but feels like the Max gets a little lost!

What's your surname like?

Nataleejah · 28/01/2014 12:18

Gabriel Alrexander or Alexander Gabriel

Keepthechangeyoufilthyanimal · 28/01/2014 08:53

I like the combos of:
Gabriel Alexander
Sebastian James
best - in that order. Lots of lovely names in there! though depends on your surname as (other than Max) they are all quite long names.

newyearhere · 28/01/2014 08:49

Alexander Gabriel

UriGeller · 27/01/2014 11:47

Alexander Gabriel is lovely and a very strong name . My Alex has a 3 syllable middle name. To be honest, after the first year you'll never say both their names unless its for a form.

CleverOl10 · 27/01/2014 11:41

Sebastian James is nice. Some of the others with two three-syllable names might be a bit long? Just a thought.

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chocolateandbroccoli · 27/01/2014 10:33

James Alexander would have been on the list too if it was only up to me but DH won't allow. It'd be a 'compromise' for him even using it as a middle name. Shame as I love it.

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Mrsindecision · 27/01/2014 10:02

I like all the names on your list - can't go wrong with any of then imo. I particularly like James as a first name. In fact, the only one I would not use as a 1st name would be Alexander as I personally know so many, but that said, if it was my favourite, I wouldn't let that put me off! Not much help am I!

ilovepowerhoop · 27/01/2014 09:57

Alexander James not bad either

ilovepowerhoop · 27/01/2014 09:56

James Alexander is nice (but not one of your suggestions!)
Benjamin Alexander ok too