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Alexander or Christopher?

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Ellie02041994 · 14/06/2020 08:30

Hello, me and DH have two names narrowed down for our DS due in a couple of weeks - which do people here prefer? We will most likely shorten to Alex or Chris. Thanks Smile

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Ellie02041994 · 14/06/2020 10:10

@IggyAce don’t take offence - but Kit seems like one of those names that seems cool but aren’t very traditional and won’t stand the test of time. Whereas with Chris I’d say it would imo.

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Dozer · 14/06/2020 09:03

Like both!

sweetnosugar · 14/06/2020 09:02

Alexander!

seriousandloyal · 14/06/2020 08:59

I prefer Alexander, both are good names though.

happystory · 14/06/2020 08:57

Unhelpfully I like both. Everyone I've known with those names has been lovely. But of the shortened versions I prefer Alex.

IggyAce · 14/06/2020 08:56

Christopher as it will be less popular but I would go with Kit as a nn as Chris sounds dated.

NaToth · 14/06/2020 08:54

As a PP said, Christopher, overdue for a revival.

Whatsyourflava · 14/06/2020 08:54

Alexander

BeMorePacific · 14/06/2020 08:53

Christopher for me. I like Kit as a NN x

OddBoots · 14/06/2020 08:53

Both are lovely. Alexander could also be a Xander and Christopher could be a Kit. It's nice to have nickname options.

ttigerlilly · 14/06/2020 08:49

I like Alex, so Alexander.

Congratulations OP, wishing you and baby all the best for two weeks time Thanks

12345ct · 14/06/2020 08:49

Christopher is better Alexander is used so much it's worn out it's everywhere. X

Angelonia · 14/06/2020 08:45

I like both of these - I think Alexander is the one I'd choose.

redwoodmazza · 14/06/2020 08:35

Christopher - well overdue a revival.

woodhill · 14/06/2020 08:35

Christopher

AlphabetDinosaur · 14/06/2020 08:34

Alexander

MrsGilly1 · 14/06/2020 08:34

Alexander X