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Alexander AND Atticus?

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LibrasBiscuitsOfFortune · 15/06/2009 07:36

We have a DS1 Alexander, we are thinking of ttc again. If we do and if we have a boy I want to call him Atticus but my DH thinks it will sound weird having an Alexander and an Atticus. I think the amount of times you actually say the names together it doesn't matter PLUS I LOVE the name Atticus.

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crokky · 15/06/2009 11:00

Alexander is nice, I have never heard of Atticus and so it does sound strange to me. If I was your DS2, I would be gutted that I had not been born first and got the name Alexander.

I sort of think that it's best to give your kids equally popular names. Both my kids have popular names - I think if I wanted a more unusual name, I would have done the same for both kids.

Just my opinion!

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LibrasBiscuitsOfFortune · 15/06/2009 10:54

Now you are just trying to cause trouble

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KerryMumbles · 15/06/2009 10:34

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dizzydixies · 15/06/2009 10:27

Libra you are absolutely right, I've just been told that DD3's name is awful and sounds like a china dolls name

I couldn't care a jot as I like it and I don't think we're on here for 100% reassurance - if I got that I'd probably change my mind and go for something else

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LibrasBiscuitsOfFortune · 15/06/2009 10:25

"Alexander is nice. Atticus is not. It's rather awful actually."

lol, I can't think of one baby name thread where everyone likes the name. That would be boring.

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dizzydixies · 15/06/2009 10:10

I like it too

Sunshinemummy · 15/06/2009 10:08

Yes I like it and think they go well together.

Crumpets · 15/06/2009 09:59

My cousin is called Atticus. We were all a bit surprised initially but he's now in his early teens and an exceptionally well rounded child, clearly likes being called Atticus becasue he suggested I call my baby it too. It suits him beautifully. Go for it. Can't see any reason why it wouldn't go with Alexander either.

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Linnet · 15/06/2009 09:52

I like the name Atticus, it sounds good with Alexander as well.

annasmami · 15/06/2009 09:48

Really like Atticus!

lowrib · 15/06/2009 08:19

I think it's a great name, and both together are good too.

Go for it!