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Thoughts on this name or suggestions?

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Firsttimebabymummy · 21/04/2024 19:45

My husband and I have finally agreed on the name Alexandra. Please could I have your thoughts or suggestions of others we might like?

We also both like Elizabeth but dislike the nn's so that was out. Both like Amelia but it's too popular where we are.

Middle name will be Joy.

Thank you:)

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miniaturepixieonacid · 26/04/2024 17:51

I love Alexandra and it has so many options.

I currently teach 5 Alexandras:
1 is Alexandra, never shortened
2 are Ali
1 is Alex
1 is Lexi

Alexandra Joy is beautiful.

Perfect28 · 26/04/2024 17:04

Isn't the shortening of Alexandra Alexa?

FangsForTheMemory · 26/04/2024 16:57

Lovely and also you can shorten it to Sacha if you want.

PennyPugwash · 23/04/2024 07:58

Gorgeous and classy

LauderSyme · 22/04/2024 22:37

Alexandra Joy is a beautiful name.

No need to suggest alternatives, you just need to wait to meet and greet her now 😍🙂

shoopshoopdedoo · 22/04/2024 22:33

Love Alexandra Joy

goldenretrievermum5 · 22/04/2024 00:35

Love Alexandra - so classy and quite rarely used these days. Beautiful choice OP!

Theoldwoman · 21/04/2024 23:45

Alexandra Joy is lovely!

Cassandra Joy
Rhiannon Joy
Lucille Joy
Charlotte Joy
Bethany Joy
Francesca Joy
Genevieve Joy
Harriet Joy
Annabel Joy
Meredith Joy
Christina Joy
Daniella Joy
Saskia Joy
Kimberley Joy
Nicolette Joy

Mumofgirls2017 · 21/04/2024 22:58

Victoria
matilda
eliza
rosanna
charlotte
eloise
rosalie
tabitha
rebecca
lydia
olivia
isabella
annabella
francesca

caringcarer · 21/04/2024 21:06

I like traditional names. Alexandra is a lovely name. I used to know an Alexandrina. I liked that name too.

Daisybuttercup12345 · 21/04/2024 20:35

Sunnnybunny72 · 21/04/2024 19:57

Love Alexandra.
Francesca?
Alicia?
Alissa?
Saskia?

Lovely name xxx

MinervaMcGonagallsCat · 21/04/2024 20:32

Love both Alexandra and Elizabeth. ❤️

Borris · 21/04/2024 20:29

My never to happen 2nd DD would be Alexandra, known as Lexie

RainStreakedWindows · 21/04/2024 20:26

Absolutely beautiful name! Congratulations

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Firsttimebabymummy · 21/04/2024 20:20

Thank you everyone, I think that's us decided then! ❤️❤️. We like the nn's as there's so many for the different ages. It's only taken nearly 9 months of deciding haha!

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BlindBat · 21/04/2024 20:11

I love this, beautiful name

merryandbrightdelight · 21/04/2024 20:10

This is my name ☺️ I also have many nicknames, which I don't mind at all! Alexandra Joy is beautiful ❤️

ASuitableName · 21/04/2024 20:01

Alexandra is a beautiful name, and very under-used. I’ve only ever met one

Moreteaandchocolate · 21/04/2024 20:01

Alexandra Joy is perfect (as long as you like Alex as a shortening?)

If you still want more ideas

Abigail
Jessica
Madeleine
Harriet
Imogen
Francesca
Kathryn / Katie
Annabel
Caroline
Evelyn
Helena
Eloise
Louisa

aibutohavethisusername · 21/04/2024 20:00

Beautiful name

Cherrysherbet · 21/04/2024 19:59

Beautiful name.

Comedycook · 21/04/2024 19:58

Alexandra is lovely.

How about

Katherine
Caroline
Victoria

Sunnnybunny72 · 21/04/2024 19:57

Love Alexandra.
Francesca?
Alicia?
Alissa?
Saskia?

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 21/04/2024 19:54

Beautiful name.

Hélène79 · 21/04/2024 19:53

I don't think you need suggestions because Alexandra Joy is perfect. Really lovely.