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Axel or Maximilian

36 replies

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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Serpenta · 12/06/2021 11:57

Mr Rose spells his name as Axl. A small but significant difference. He's really a William!

Orphlids · 12/06/2021 11:52

Oh good lord, they’re both fantastic! I’d only choose Maximilian if I knew I’d be using the whole name - it’s too good to shorten to Max. Axel is very cool. I don’t think of Axel Rose, and neither will his peers. Think I slightly prefer Axel.

Ilovemaisie · 12/06/2021 11:49

I think you should go for Max-Axe Grin
(Just kidding. Of the 2 I prefer Max but that's probably because I know a Max and he is adorable)

Serpenta · 12/06/2021 11:47

I think Maximilian is a bit much for every day use and Max is nice but a bit overused at the moment.

I like Axel. It has an edgy vibe that appeals to me. His little peers will prob think 'oh like the man who draws The Gruffalo'. Grin

Ellmau · 12/06/2021 11:34

Maximilian. Axel makes me think of wheels.

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 12/06/2021 09:27

Prefer Max 💯

JustanotherTuesday · 12/06/2021 09:26

I prefer Axel, it's a lovely name and makes me think of The Middle, he was one of my favourite characters.
It goes better with your other names.

Arrierttyclock · 12/06/2021 09:09

Axel. There are so many Max's around itl make a nice change. I think it goes better with Jenson too

Cheesypea · 12/06/2021 08:55

Love them both anyone who's a guns and Rose's fan is over 40 (like me) his peers at school wont know.

PhannyPharts · 12/06/2021 08:54

Maximilian is a wonderful name.

Posieandpip · 12/06/2021 08:53

Definitely Maximillian. Axel I'd assume you were a huge Axel Rose fan.

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