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Classic name for 6th baby - thoughts?!

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George2011 · 20/07/2019 21:26

Hi!

We have 5 children already of mixed genders and are expecting baby no 6, all of the others have very classic/ royal names.

We have narrowed down this little one to Alexander, Benjamin or Alfred (maybe Alf when older), 4 of our children have names that can't be shortened and one can but we use his whole name.

What are peoples thoughts on the above ideas, or can you think of any others?

Thanks!

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Ellmau · 20/07/2019 22:54

John
Richard
Stephen
Arthur

BananaBeforeBed · 20/07/2019 22:15

Alexander (xander)

PrincessLouis · 20/07/2019 22:13

John
Charles
Samuel
Andrew

TSSDNCOP · 20/07/2019 21:59

DS has a friend called Alexander. Typically he is Zandy. But lately the kids call him Alex. You can't make people shorten names to ones you want.

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George2011 · 20/07/2019 21:50

I like this shortening the best too! Our last son was very nearly called Alexander so I know deep down its a name I do really like 😀

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Luckingfovely · 20/07/2019 21:48

Yes yes to Alexander, called Xander!

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George2011 · 20/07/2019 21:48

Great list, our other three boys are on there 😂😀

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Taswama · 20/07/2019 21:46

I think you have to be fine with shortenings as well as the original name tbh. Alexander can also be Xander for example.

monsieurmarius · 20/07/2019 21:43

I love Alexander and Alfred

Maybe
Charles
James
George
Albert
Arthur
Andrew
Edward
Thomas
Timothy
Henry
Harry
Victor
Vincent
Bertram
Nicholas
Michael
Quentin
Angus
Frederick
Jack
Lawrence
Oliver
Robert
Wilfred
Wilbur

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George2011 · 20/07/2019 21:42

I love Alexander too, but not keen on Alex, at least not until a teenager if ever. Hubby thinks it might be a bit of a mouthful unshortened, whereas I don't mind!

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Antonin · 20/07/2019 21:40

Alexander is my absolute favourite. Benjamin is ok.
Other suggestions
Sebastian
James
David
Harold

Cathyheathcliff · 20/07/2019 21:30

Benjamin is my favourite closely followed by Alexander. Not a big fan of Alfred tbh. Other suggestions;
Samuel
Theodore
Christopher
Nathaniel
Frederick
Nicholas
Gregory
Barnaby