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Brother for Alexandra

31 replies

Firsttimebabymummy · 22/08/2026 12:19

Have a little boy due soon and struggling to decide on his name. His big sister is Alexandra. Based in the UK.

We settled on her name as like the regal vibes, potential nicknames, easily recognisable whilst being uncommon.

The list we have so far:

Laurence

Charles (like how both have unisex nickname)

Maxwell (Alex and Max)

Cedric

Edwin.. like Edward too.

We both love the name Frederick however feel its too popular as so many "Freddie's"

Any input or other suggestions much appreciated!

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Helenbelena · 22/08/2026 16:57

Love Alexandra!

I like the suggestions of Frederick and Cedric.

How about Quentin? Or Leonard?

Calliopespa · 22/08/2026 16:22

I like Charles, Edward or Frederick from your list, and think they all go perfectly with Alexandra.

Sunshineat5pm · 22/08/2026 16:14

I have an Edward - middle name Alexander. I’ve always thought the names, or variations of the names, go well together.

LoudPlumDog · 22/08/2026 15:53

I love Charles.

Suggestions …

Benjamin
Francis
Jeremy
Nathaniel
William
Victor
Elias
Sebastian

DontSingSusan · 22/08/2026 15:48

From your list I like Charles/Charlie best.

How about Arthur, Oscar or Edgar?

Mumofgirls2017 · 22/08/2026 15:44

I like Maxwell and Cedric best though think Charles and Laurence maybe ‘go’ a little better. How about

victor
nicholas
christopher ‘kit’
frederick ‘Eric’
Vincent
leopold
francis
leonard
reginald
louis
douglas
walter
ernest

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