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It's a boy! And we can't decide

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ZenNudist · 30/01/2014 17:54

Lucian Alexander

Or

Alexander Lucian?

Was convinced I'd use Alexander nn Lex but it seems too popular
Also liked:

Tobias
Sebastian
Ezra
Aidan

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ZenNudist · 31/01/2014 06:48

Too much like royal baby!

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ImperialBlether · 30/01/2014 23:37

What about Louis Alexander?

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ZenNudist · 30/01/2014 23:32

NewtRipley Elias & Leon are on my longer list!

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ZenNudist · 30/01/2014 23:30

Thanks for comments, think we've still got to go back & forward on this. I hate ds2 (wow, 2!) being called 'baby'!

I actually think Toby suits him but feel sad that of either Alexander or Tobias are long versions no one will ever use. At least Lucian wouldn't be shortened so easily. Then again Lou isn't a great nn, prefer luke.

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NewBlueCoat · 30/01/2014 21:20

I wouldn't use Lucian as it would irritate me if other people (eg school teachers) consistently pronounced it a different way (Loo-see-yan vs Loo-shan)

ALexander is fab, but understand your reservations.

Tobias likely to become a Toby, ime, so again decide if you mind that or not (dd2 is 7. all of a sudden, this year, her headteacher has decided to shorten her name, having never done so before. it grates.)

lebkuchenlover · 30/01/2014 21:15

Lucian! Classic, cool and not overused/trendy.

Alex is ok but a little dull imo and I know lots of girl and boy Alexes.

NewtRipley · 30/01/2014 20:58

Also,

I'd suggest

Evan
Elias
Leon

NewtRipley · 30/01/2014 20:57

Lucian is a great choice. Unusual but not faddy

Congratulations.

Alex is also a good choice. Less unusual but solid.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 30/01/2014 20:51

Lucian Tobias is nice. I don't like Alexander much, so would go for that as mn with Lucian as first name.

Saminthemiddle · 30/01/2014 19:20

Lucian Alexander - great name, love it, congrats :)

MarieFlowers · 30/01/2014 19:10

I am not so keen on Alexander - too common. But love Aidan. It was on our list as well.

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ZenNudist · 30/01/2014 19:08

Dh also like Alexander. It is one of those names you always shorten. I know lots of older Alexes male & female, no young ones.

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lljkk · 30/01/2014 18:49

I don't like Lucian or Aidan (sorry).

Yama · 30/01/2014 18:47

Go for the name you love ZenNudist. Honestly, there aren't that many Alexanders about. And there are so many nicknames - Alex, Lex, Lexo, Zander, Xander, Sandy.

Pinkandwhite · 30/01/2014 18:45

I really like all of the names on your list (although I'm a little less keen on Aidan than the others). I love the names Alexander, Sebastian and Tobias. I like Lucien a lot but would also worry about it being shortened to Lucy. I'd use it as a middle name.

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ZenNudist · 30/01/2014 18:43

Yama, I love it too but don't want him to have same name as lots of other people.

The royal connection is said to be making it more popular, but 2013 popularity details not available.

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givemeaclue · 30/01/2014 18:42

I also prefer Lucas. Great names you have shortlisted

Bowlersarm · 30/01/2014 18:41

Lucas?

I know a Lucien shortened to Lucy - I wouldn't risk it.

Yama · 30/01/2014 18:40

I prefer Alexander. By quite a long way.

I also love Tobias and Aidan.

Onesleeptillwembley · 30/01/2014 18:37

Either helpful.
But don't decide on a nickname. That's so contrived - just let it evolve naturally.

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ZenNudist · 30/01/2014 18:34

Thanks Dh has chosen Lucian off my long list & keeps trying it out. I think I'm looking for a little validation posting here.

I don't want a too common name but also not wanting to be too faddy or unusual.

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FixItUpChappie · 30/01/2014 18:07

Oooh, I like your taste - all good names IMO.

My favorite is Tobias personally, but all really nice choices OP

Between Lucian or Alexander, I like Lucian as the first name.

Congrats!

Timetoask · 30/01/2014 18:03

Lucian as first name is lovely!