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Xander, too posh sounding? Or OK?

30 replies

ClaireB17 · 24/07/2020 10:35

Hello
We had our son a week ago and made the mistake of not naming him when in hospital. We can't decide between Jack and Xander. Worried Jack is too popular and he could be one of several at school, but that Xander sounds too posh? Any thoughts? We have totally over thought this now! Thanks

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SavageNun · 24/07/2020 10:48

It doesn't sound remotely posh. And not naming your baby in hospital is no big deal. We didn't finally choose until we were literally walking to the registrar's office when DS was about eight weeks.

youwereagoodcakeclyde · 24/07/2020 10:45

Not too posh but prefer Alexander with Xander as a nickname

Hippocampe · 24/07/2020 10:41

I certainly wouldn't think of Xander as posh.

DariaMorgendorffer · 24/07/2020 10:38

I don't hear Xander as posh, more American (which I know it's not).

Love Jack, I know it's very popular!

Congrats on your new boy Thanks

Finfintytint · 24/07/2020 10:36

Alexander with nickname Xander?