Alex or Xander ?

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LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 22/06/2023 12:06

Which do you prefer as a shortening for Alexander?
the name is so long that I think it is inevitable that it will be shortened. My husband prefers Alex but I am leaning towards Xander.

IWFH · 23/06/2023 15:28

DS1's actual name is Alex. Didn't want to risk anyone calling him Zander 😁.

2kids2catsnolife · 23/06/2023 15:29

As a parent of an Alex, this is an excellent tip!

2kids2catsnolife · 23/06/2023 15:30

I was sort of hoping Xander would stick as I'm a massive Buffy fan. But mine is definitely Alex or Ali.

AuntieStella · 23/06/2023 15:31

Sasha or Xander are my favourites, then Alex and Xan or Xand, then Alec, then Al then Sandy and Lex

I like names which have multiple shortenings!

AuntieStella · 23/06/2023 15:32

Spelt like that, it's a fish! Really don't like it with a "z"

TheMurderousGoose · 23/06/2023 15:34

Alex.

Xander gives me revoltingly smarmy vibes.

Bournetilly · 23/06/2023 15:35

Alex

midsomermurderess · 23/06/2023 16:25

I agree with Sandy. It has a certain elan. I do also like Xander. Who are these chippy people, you’ll find one on very thread, bleating ‘try-hard’, ‘pretentious’. Do not be guided in any aspect of life by people with massive class/social insecurity. It’s so boring.

midsomermurderess · 23/06/2023 16:27

And Sacha is a great call.

Blughbablugh · 24/06/2023 11:57

I know people on here are so over the top about names. You don't like a certain name fine, but don't be so nasty about it!

Daisybuttercup12345 · 05/07/2023 21:55

Alex.

museumum · 05/07/2023 21:57

sandy

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 05/07/2023 22:00

Love Xander

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