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Classic but not super common boys name

278 replies

wishing3 · 06/12/2022 18:49

I like the sound and vibe of the name Alexander, but would prefer something less common. It doesn’t need to be really rare- I’d prefer it if everyone has heard of it. Something where there’s less likely to be lots in the class. Without meaning to offend others, not keen on names I think of as more trend-led/of the moment like Arlo/Albie/ Roman. Not keen on what I’d think of as cheeky chappy names like Ronnie/Alfie. Not keen on more 80s names I see suggested on theses forums like Simon/Peter/Thomas. Names like Vincent/Felix/Quentin bit too left -field for me. Like Laurence but can’t use.
If you didn’t die of boredom reading that, please help !

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SylvanianFrenemies · 06/12/2022 19:24

John

LaLuz7 · 06/12/2022 19:24

Valentine
Dorian
Cesar
Dan
Matthias
Milan
Tobias
Marty
Max
Anthony
Xavier

dancingqueen123 · 06/12/2022 19:23

Jack

CarrotSoupwithCheese · 06/12/2022 19:23

Frederick with nickname Rick if you don’t like Freddie? Or just Fred if it’s the cutesy “ie” ending you object to?

The Alexander I know has a brother called Geoffrey.

Rupert is classic, not super common name everyone has heard of but it’s on the up so might be getting too popular for you? Alternative could be Robert which is probably much less popular now!

Serp · 06/12/2022 19:23

Jasper
Lucien
Sebastian
Julian

Feelallright · 06/12/2022 19:22

Timothy
Gregory
Miles
Matthew
Conrad
Alistair

Callipygion · 06/12/2022 19:22

James
Paul
John
George
Richard
Michael

dancingqueen123 · 06/12/2022 19:22

Jacob / Jake
Thomas / Tom
George
Leo
Benjamin/ Ben
Samuel/Sam / Sammy
William /Billy
Barnaby /Barney
Tobias / Toby
Henry
Edward /Ed /Teddy
James /Jamie

HairyToity · 06/12/2022 19:22

Fraser

Vinylloving · 06/12/2022 19:21

Anthony
Nathaniel
Sebastian
Isaac
Tristan
Wilfred
Hector

Hopefulbride18 · 06/12/2022 19:19

Harrison
Benjamin
Myles
Isaac
Albert

FWIW, I have a Joseph, which I think is about the same popularity as Alexander and it doesn't feel like there are too many about.
I was worried it was too common too but I'm glad it didn't stop me using it because it hasn't been an issue so far.

archimedescat · 06/12/2022 19:18

Miles

Dramaalpacas · 06/12/2022 19:18

I liked Robbie or Max but I had girls.

andrew with the nickname Drew is nice. Not so keen on Andy.

PhotoDad · 06/12/2022 19:17

Where in the "north"? If it's north-east, our local saints (Aidan, Bede, Cuthbert) are known-but-rare names.

Jamepume · 06/12/2022 19:17

Robert
patrick
Dylan
Asa

wishing3 · 06/12/2022 19:17

thefiddlerselbow · 06/12/2022 19:16

Angus
Fraser
Marcus
Jamie
Edward

Jamie is interesting.

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DontbesuchanarseGlenda · 06/12/2022 19:16

David. Lovely name but one you don’t often see on youngsters.

thefiddlerselbow · 06/12/2022 19:16

Angus
Fraser
Marcus
Jamie
Edward

NotToBeShaked · 06/12/2022 19:16

Aiden
Joel

wishing3 · 06/12/2022 19:15

Hmm- is Dexter a bit trendy? Can’t decide? Thanks for all suggestions!

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Lmgify · 06/12/2022 19:15

Christopher
John
Euan
Nicholas
Reuben
Tobias
Kenneth/ Ken
Scott
Edgar

thelengthspeoplegoto · 06/12/2022 19:13

Douglas
Daniel

CaveMum · 06/12/2022 19:13

Our boys name shortlist for DS was

Alistair
Benedict
Dylan
Henry
Philip
Sebastian
William

thelengthspeoplegoto · 06/12/2022 19:12

Alistair
Findlay
Marcus
Ruben
Also, I love Alexander.

DeathMetalMum · 06/12/2022 19:12

Eli

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