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Original poster

We have narrowed it down to two names. Which should we use?

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artichokes · 10/10/2008 19:19

After an afternoon stuck in hospital DH and I finally had time to do some serious name chat.

The result is that DD2 will either be:
Hester, known as Hetty.
Alexandra, known as Alex.

Which do people prefer?

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pointygravedogger · 10/10/2008 19:29

Alex, def

Anna8888 · 10/10/2008 19:28

Alexandra

Turniphead1 · 10/10/2008 19:28

Hi arti - Hetty, definately (although I do like Alex - my cousin's DD is Alex and she is lovely )

seeker · 10/10/2008 19:27

Hester.

Marne · 10/10/2008 19:25

Alex

smartiejake · 10/10/2008 19:25

Alexandra can also be shortened to Lexi.
Not sure about Hetty

nooOOOoonki · 10/10/2008 19:24

love both, Hetty poss more.

Bluestocking · 10/10/2008 19:21

I really like both but have a leaning towards Hetty/ie - it was on our shortlist for a girl. It's a sweet little name, and Hester could be a QC or a film star.

BabyBaby123 · 10/10/2008 19:21

out of the two I'd say Alexandra but only really like Alex

norkmaiden · 10/10/2008 19:21

Hetty for me - v cute

SoMuchToBits · 10/10/2008 19:20

Alexandra

MissisBoot · 10/10/2008 19:20

I prefer Hester

MrsMattie · 10/10/2008 19:20

Alexandra - classic, classy, beautiful. Alex a great nickname.

JacobsPrincessOfDarkness · 10/10/2008 19:20

Hester.

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