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NN for Alexander

39 replies

Tweenandbump · 23/07/2020 17:35

Hi. We have recently found out that we are having a little boy and love the name Alexander. I already have a son, Benjamin and have always used his nn as Benji. We like traditional names with quirky nicknames. Any ideas please? So far I have Lex and Sandy (not Scottish but Scottish Grampy was called Sandy 😊). X

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flooredbored · 23/07/2020 17:55

I love Sandy.

TorysSuckRevokeArticle50 · 23/07/2020 17:54

We have an Alexandra who goes by Lex, if we had had a boy it would have been Alexander with xan as the nick name. Although we actually picked the name because it has so many variations that she'll be able to find a name she's happy with as she grows up - Alex, Ali, Lex, Lexi, xan, xandra,

ZoyaTheDestroyer · 23/07/2020 17:53

YY Sasha.

june2007 · 23/07/2020 17:47

SAndy is a bit different. Lex sounds like it should be Alixis. (which is traditionally a boy.). But would work.

wineymummy · 23/07/2020 17:47

Sasha

SoMuchToBits · 23/07/2020 17:47

Alex, Alec, Lex, Sandy, Xander, Al.

ButterflyOfFreedom · 23/07/2020 17:46

Al
Ali
Alec
Alex
Alexi
Lex
Xander
Ander

Fruityb · 23/07/2020 17:46

Xander or Alex. Always liked that name.

MrsGilly1 · 23/07/2020 17:46

Alex or Xander X

Aquamarine1029 · 23/07/2020 17:45

Exie
Xander

123Dancewithme · 23/07/2020 17:43

Alec is my favourite

ClattyPat · 23/07/2020 17:37

Wee Eck is another Scottish one but not one you probably wish to use...

Marmite27 · 23/07/2020 17:37

Zander, Al, Lex

GoldenPlover · 23/07/2020 17:37

I came here to say Lex so definitely that!

Alexander nn Lex is on my list for if I ever have a boy Smile

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