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We can't decide on a name!

54 replies

OnNaturesCourse · 03/11/2020 11:05

Our list is :
Archer (but I worry it would be shortened to Archie)
Hunter
Axel/Axl (my worry is people think of car parts but I do love the name)
Xander
Leo (DP really not that keen, says its more of a dogs name?)
Orion (DPs choice but I worry it could be too out there and get shortened to Ryan)

Middle names will be old fashioned family names if that matters at all.

DC1 has quite a unusual name, similar in sound to Noah but is a unisex name.

We are really stuck this time round.

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IamnotwhouthinkIam · 03/11/2020 20:49

Xander is probably my fave of your choices (although I prefer it as a nn for Alexander to give more versatility).
Orion is one of my guilty pleasure names - I really love it (and would use the nn Orry). I think it's similiar sound to the surname "O'Ryan" makes it seem more useable, but it does look like Onion when written down!
I like Leo, although it is quite popular so he might not be the only one in his class.
Axel is too exotic for me (unless you have Scandi heritage) and Archer/Hunter too American/Surname for my taste, sorry.

Flymetothestars · 03/11/2020 20:49

I like Axel best

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 03/11/2020 20:47

Xander is probably my fave of your choices (although I prefer it as a nn for Alexander to give more versatility).
Orion is one of my guilty pleasure names - I really love it (and would use the nn Orry). I think it's similiar sound to the surname "O'Ryan" makes it seem more useable, but it does look like Onion when written down!
I like Leo, although it is quite popular so he might not be the only one in his class.
Axel is too exotic for me (unless you have Scandi heritage) and Archer/Hunter too American/Surname for my taste, sorry.

MikeUniformMike · 03/11/2020 20:42

Our first has name that is related to the stars as well so that wouldn't bother us. Any suggestions on other names going by what's on our list, anyone?
Uranus would make him unforgettable.

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OnNaturesCourse · 03/11/2020 20:23

Orion is a constellation

Our first has name that is related to the stars as well so that wouldn't bother us. Any suggestions on other names going by what's on our list, anyone?

I see lots of people like Leo, I do aswell, I love it actually, but DP is not keen. We know a Leon so wouldn't use that. Help me swing him on Leo lol

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WandaDavy · 03/11/2020 20:03

I like Leo!

Chimchimminee · 03/11/2020 20:02

Leon?

Chimchimminee · 03/11/2020 20:02

Archer - an archer (bow)
Hunter - American. Someone wearing army gear and hunting deer then shooting deer in head.
Axel/Axl - skating and robo dog
Xander - fine.
Leo - too popular
Orion - onion. MIB.

NatalieH2220 · 03/11/2020 19:56

From your list my favourite is Leo.

user1493494961 · 03/11/2020 18:52

Leo or Xander. Dislike the others.

FawnDrench · 03/11/2020 18:41

I like Leo.
Archer, Hunter, Xander ok-ish.

Orion is a constellation
Axl - Axl Rose and the anagram...

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OnNaturesCourse · 03/11/2020 18:09

We wouldn't use any names on BC then call them a nickname if that makes sense. I'm not a fan of shortened names, which is my worry with Archer - I'd forever being tell people to call him Archer not Archie.

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Enko · 03/11/2020 18:07

Axel Orion or Xander are great imo

unmarkedbythat · 03/11/2020 15:35

I really like Leo, like Xander, quite like Axel (but would sing GnR songs at him all the time). The others aren't names I'd choose myself, but none of them are hideous!

lobsteroll · 03/11/2020 15:24

I really like Leo, possibly Xander but I would prefer Alexander as full name and then nickname.

Axel is better than Axl in terms of spelling. I think be forever having to explain that it's not a typo for Alex.

Archer and Hunter are nice. Not keen on Orion.

Changethetoner · 03/11/2020 15:18

If he likes Leo, what about Lee?

Shortfeet · 03/11/2020 15:11

Call him Jimmy

Oneandabean · 03/11/2020 15:08

Archer (but I worry it would be shortened to Archie)- I had this on my list 9 years ago if DD was a boy it’s become very popular by me now.
Hunter- not keen but American
Axel/Axl (my worry is people think of car parts but I do love the name) it seems to have become a dogs name when the owners are guns n roses fans.
Xander like this
Leo (DP really not that keen, says its more of a dogs name?) nice but popular
Orion (DPs choice but I worry it could be too out there and get shortened to Ryan) nice but will probably be ori or ry

Enough4me · 03/11/2020 14:57

Alexander (Xander / Xand)
Not keen on others.

ellenpartridge · 03/11/2020 14:55

From your list I would choose Leo

CaffiSaliMali · 03/11/2020 13:40

If you like Archer what about Asher? Similar sound but it avoids Archie as a nickname if you don't want that. It's an old testament name but has a modern feel.

Leo is my favourite from your list. I know several, all human. I like Xander too but would probably put Alexander on the BC if it were me.

MommaLion87 · 03/11/2020 13:13

I think Xander is a fab name and will go lovely with an old fashioned middle name.
But not to worry when your little one is born a name will come to mind when you set your eyes on them.

Whatsyourflava · 03/11/2020 13:09

Orion sounds too like onion to me

I like Axel best

TheDetectiveBadge · 03/11/2020 12:47

I love Axel and Leo.

VenusClapTrap · 03/11/2020 12:46

The only one I like on that list is Leo. Xander is the next best.

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