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Axel or Maximilian

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krj2688 · 12/06/2021 07:57

My ds is called Jenson (which is Scandinavian). My dd is called Roxanna.

We like the name Maximilian and were set on this for baby 3 if a boy.

However, I keep coming back to Axel (also Scandinavian). My husband really likes it too.

Which would you choose?

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Blowingagale · 16/06/2021 10:18

I prefer Max, but Axel, but that is mainly influenced by my poor spelling. I’d find the full form of Max hard.

Newmum29 · 16/06/2021 10:14

Oh and aria is a bit pretentious

Newmum29 · 16/06/2021 10:12

Max

Marcipex · 16/06/2021 10:10

I like both names, I especially like Maxim.
We had a Maximilian at nursery whose parents insisted his whole name was always used...we of course complied, but it’s unrealistic to think that will happen in the outside world.

Icantthinkofanythingrightnow · 15/06/2021 14:52

Love both but I'd pick Axel

If you like Aria how about Audrey or Jemima or Delilah or Greta

GreyEyedWitch · 15/06/2021 14:29

Max all the way!

MoppaSprings · 13/06/2021 06:45

First thought was Axel Foley.

Marty13 · 13/06/2021 04:39

Maxel ? Haha.
I love Axel. Maximilian also sounds good but not as much !

Serpenta · 13/06/2021 04:01

If you love the name Maximilian you have to make peace with the fact that 95% of the people in his life will call him Max. No one's got time for 'Maximilian'.

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 13/06/2021 01:12

I'd choose Maximilian - classic but underused and still quite international. I think Axel is a bit harder to pull off in the UK, as while it may be well used in Scandinavia and some of the other European countries, it does sound a bit harsh/quite rock star imo.

partyatthepalace · 12/06/2021 23:20

Maximilian, Axel makes me think dodgy US rock band

Temp023 · 12/06/2021 20:04

Axelmilian…

Gemma2019 · 12/06/2021 19:35

I'll be honest, I read the title and thought they were both really awful names, then read your OP and thought actually they are both really awesome, especially with your other DC names.

RickJames · 12/06/2021 17:38

I considered Axel for my DS. It's a great name.

I think Maximilian will end up being Max or Maxi, rather than the whole name. They are also nice IMO but if you want the whole name being used then you might end up disappointed.

MorriseysGladioli · 12/06/2021 14:00

Axel is a great name.
Every other boy is called Max, along with lots of dogs.

RaininSummer · 12/06/2021 13:57

I really like both of your choices although for everyday use I prefer the shorter version of maximilian.

Cowbells · 12/06/2021 13:50

I think Axel goes better with Jensen.

Eviebeans · 12/06/2021 13:47

Maxim

HoldingTheDoor · 12/06/2021 13:41

Maximillian. Axel is such an ugly sounding name.

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krj2688 · 12/06/2021 13:27

Thanks everyone, there's not as much negativity as I thought.

I wouldn't have a clue who Axl rose is... so definitely not naming my child after oral sex 🤣

There doesn't seem to be a huge influx of Children named max in our area.

Any suggestions for girls names.
We quite like Aria but not 100%, really struggling with girls names- we don't like old fashioned or anything too unusual.

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Serpenta · 12/06/2021 13:26

I never knew that! Shock

I feel so innocent.

insancerre · 12/06/2021 13:15

Axl Rose is an anagram of oral sex

AfterSchoolWorry · 12/06/2021 13:13

Axel.

Max is done to death.

timoteigirl · 12/06/2021 13:11

I think Axel is a classic scandi name whereas Maximilian gives me French vibes. And would you end up using max which is more common?

cariadlet · 12/06/2021 12:40

Axel just makes me think of axle but I suppose if you or your dh are Scandinavian or of Scandinavian heritage then it must seem like a traditional, standard choice and I'd be less wtf if I knew the link.

Really dislike Maximilian but I do like Max.