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Middle name - which one?

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LottieDot · 12/12/2020 10:51

Baby boy due early next year, we've decided on a first name but can't decide on the middle.

Our two choices are:

Flynn Asher
Flynn Alexander

Which do you prefer? Our surname is 2 syllables.

Asher is my choice, I like that its more unusual and not 'filler' and that it has a lovely meaning (Happy/Blessed), which I love as we've had a difficult journey to parenthood.
Alexander is my husband's choice, Asher is too out there for him and I must admit it flows better. However it just feels a bit expected/unexciting to me.

We've gone with an A initial as a its a bit of a family tradition but open to other middle name suggestions (please no first name suggestions its took us too long to decide on this one!)

Thanks!

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notarabbit · 15/12/2020 11:29

Flynn Alexander, definitely Smile

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LottieDot · 15/12/2020 11:25

@diddlediddle that is so lovely, thank you. You're so right. I think we've decided on Flynn Alexander 🙂

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diddlediddle · 13/12/2020 22:39

*little boy

diddlediddle · 13/12/2020 22:38

Alexander is better, I like Flynn too, You know, Alexander has a wonderful meaning too. Protector of mankind I think? And mankind needs protecting right now, I think it's lovely. Even though Asher means blessed - you'll know looking at your little bit every day how blessed you are, he won't need it in his name, he'll carry it in his being. Good luck x

Jj2431 · 13/12/2020 12:46

Alexander

Spidey66 · 13/12/2020 12:19

Another vote for Alexander.

DramaAlpaca · 13/12/2020 12:17

Another vote for Alexander.

MercyBodle · 13/12/2020 00:41

Flynn Alexander.

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LottieDot · 12/12/2020 18:46

Luckily we have one of the few initials that works (H) 🤣 looks like Alexander is the clear winner

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Wolfiefan · 12/12/2020 17:28

Or a B. Do check initials!

Ihopeyourcakeisshit · 12/12/2020 17:26

Alexander

Chilldonaldchill · 12/12/2020 17:25

Flynn Alexander.

elfran · 12/12/2020 16:53

Another vote for Alexander - I think with a one-syllable first name a longer middle just flows better, and I find the repeat N in the middle pairs really nicely with Flynn.

Cressie2 · 12/12/2020 16:44

Alexander

Spied · 12/12/2020 14:14

Alexander

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 12/12/2020 14:11

Or a T

JemimaTiggywinkle · 12/12/2020 13:22

Really like Flynn Alexander.
Have you checked the initials don’t spell anything? (Hope your surname doesn’t start with G).

LadyT23 · 12/12/2020 13:09

Definitely Alexander 👍

MoreKnackeredThanYou · 12/12/2020 12:25

Flynn Alexander is really gorgeous

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LottieDot · 12/12/2020 12:24

@LockdownLove thanks for the positive feedback its really appreciated! DH has 2 middle names and hates it so I think we're going to stick with one.

@Monkeytapper I think that's too out there for DH

@Pandabuzz thank you! I love Atticus but don't think DH will be on board, like you I still think Alexander flows best. I also have a soft spot for August but DH wouldn't go for that either!

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Pandabuzz · 12/12/2020 11:58

Flynn is a lovely name!
I think Alexander would flow better. Some other ideas: Arthur, Atticus, Alfred, Archer, Anthony?
I still think Flynn Alexander sounds best.

Monkeytapper · 12/12/2020 11:34

How about ‘Asa’ pronounced ‘Ay-Sha’

LockdownLove · 12/12/2020 11:34

I love them both and Flynn is fab too.

LockdownLove · 12/12/2020 11:34

How about using both?

Flynn Asher Alexander
Flynn Alexander Asher

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LottieDot · 12/12/2020 11:31

Okay never thought of that either @Santaisironingwrappingpaper another mark against Asher!

I might admit defeat to husband on this one unless I can find another name I love more with a nice meaning!

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