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Theodore or Alexander?

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mybumpsaboy · 14/09/2008 12:28

Hello...

just a matter of opinion, please?

Theodore (shortened to Theo)

or Alexander (shortened to Xander)???

My ex likes one & I like the other!!!

with middle names would prob end up

Theo Alexander

or Alexander Reuben

??

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branflake81 · 15/09/2008 19:59

NOT theo/theodore. And NOT Xander.

I LOVE Alexander though.

lotsoflovelychocolate · 15/09/2008 19:22

Theo

TheodoresMummy · 15/09/2008 07:45

Def go for Theodore !!

pointydog · 14/09/2008 22:32

Alexander shortened to Alex

MilkMonitor · 14/09/2008 22:24

Too many Alexanders about. I know four and that's just among my DS's pals.

ethanchristopher · 14/09/2008 21:07

can i just pointr out that no matter what you would like your ds to be shortened to

if you call him alexander he will get called alex

tis out of your hands

that said i prefer alexander anyway :D

Pen74 · 14/09/2008 19:48

Alexander. I agree with the Walcott comments. Alex is so timeless - you can't go wrong.

PeppermintPatty · 14/09/2008 19:46

I like both. In fact, it's a really tough choice

I think Theodore wins, but only just.

WinkyWinkola · 14/09/2008 19:43

Theodore is a brilliant name. He can be Teddy, Ted, Theo or Theodore when he's grown up and Prime Minister. That's my rationale for naming my DS Theodore.

frazzledoldbag34 · 14/09/2008 19:33

I reckon Theo and Xander both sound a touch poncy,,,,,,,but then who says there's anything wrong with a touch of ponce? If pushed I'd go with Theo, but Alexander is also gorgeous. I'd pick your favorite and stick with it - after all you're the one who has to push the baby out of your fou-fou (sorry to be graphic, but really that's the truth of the matter!!!!!!!!!) - so if there is a dispute you get the casting vote (IMO anyway).

Anna8888 · 14/09/2008 19:32

My elder DSS is Alexandre, shortened to Alex. A very nice name (which I could easily have chosen myself). Xander is pretentious, however.

Theo is very nice, too.

WendyWeber · 14/09/2008 19:31

I know brothers called Alexander & Theodore - Alex & Theo - aged 15 & about 8. Lovely boys

I'm not v keen on Xander (is it from Buffy?)

bythepowerofgreyskull · 14/09/2008 19:28

biased - I have an Alexander - shortened to Xander rather than Alex - definately not a poncy family

Heated · 14/09/2008 19:28

I love Alexander but really dislike Xander, have never met a normal or pleasant one yet! ...So on that basis I'd go for Theo.

MaryAnnSingleton · 14/09/2008 19:25

aw thanks Megglevache !

ScummyMummy · 14/09/2008 18:56

Theodore- not for me but Theo's ok

Alexander- good name but Xander utterly awful imo

Megglevache · 14/09/2008 18:55

MaryAnn, your Theo is gorgeous. He is going to be such a fox. I hope you have braced yourself for it.

Megglevache · 14/09/2008 18:54

Good because my hat is rather chewy.

Mind you, I don't know too many baby Waynes, Dwights or Franks

But those names aren't as nice as the ones mentioned. There's a reason those names and popular...they're really nice.

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mybumpsaboy · 14/09/2008 18:02

lol yeah that's a v good point about theo walcott!!

I'd be shortening alexander to xander as two of my best friends are called Alexandra, both known as 'Alex' so to me it feels like a girls' name

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MaryAnnSingleton · 14/09/2008 14:15

am sure you are right there Megglevache - I want it known that I picked ds' name 11 years ago, long before it got so popular !

Megglevache · 14/09/2008 12:58

Theo Walcott is set to become a huge star.

His name will top the most popular boys names in the next few years and will be as common as Jack/Daniel and Josh. I guarantee it or I will eat my hat.

debzmb62 · 14/09/2008 12:56

sorry alexander

debzmb62 · 14/09/2008 12:55

i like both but alexsander could it not shortend to alex and not xander ! mind you i do like theo to

falcon · 14/09/2008 12:48

I love Theo.

serenity · 14/09/2008 12:40

to MrsMattie