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Alexander or Leo?

35 replies

NannyPear · 25/03/2019 09:36

Which do you prefer?

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RoseMartha · 25/03/2019 12:07

Alexander

Merename · 25/03/2019 12:01

I like Alexander particularly for Sandy as a nickname.

mrsdavys · 25/03/2019 10:43

Alexander
Leo is too common now

NannyPear · 25/03/2019 10:28

They are both lovely names aren't they!

I think Leo is very 'now' which is putting me off a little. Alexander is definitely more timeless. I don't mind any of the shortened versions either.

I guess we wait and see what he looks like when he comes out, but I'm enjoying hearing all the opinions so far.

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minipie · 25/03/2019 10:04

These are 2 of my 3 favourite boys’ names (the other is Dominic).

I think I would choose Leo because Alexander will end up getting shortened and I’m not so keen on the short forms. Also because I know a lot of little Alexanders already...

WheresMyAlex · 25/03/2019 10:02

My DS is a Leo Alexander. You have great taste Grin

Eminybob · 25/03/2019 10:00

I am biased, but Alexander

Netflixaddiction · 25/03/2019 10:00

Alexander for sure. Leo is cute. But Alexander is classic and will stand the test of time.

Peachbubble · 25/03/2019 09:54

Leo

Haz1516 · 25/03/2019 09:42

Alexander. It's more classic, Leo is very popular at the moment and could be a bit of a trend name.