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Can I ask your opinion on this shortlist of boys names?

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ilikeyoursleeves · 13/07/2009 21:03

Hi, if you have a mo can I ask what one of the following names you like best...

Zachary Alexander McColl (known as Zach)
Alexander Ray McColl
Benjamin Ray McColl (known as Ben)
Benjamin Alexander McColl
Daniel Alexander McColl

If you have any other suggestions / combinations feel free to share, thanks!

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ilikeyoursleeves · 13/07/2009 21:49

I do like Zach but I'm a bit hesitant, I think it's great for a wee boy and a teenager but I find it harder to imagine a grown man called Zach IYKWIM? Maybe because it' a 'newer' name in the UK.

Oh and I'm Scottish too so yes Ben Alexander could be BAM(pot) but how often do you really use your middle name? DH's initials are JAM!

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hester · 13/07/2009 21:43

I suppose it's also true that Ben and Daniel are too trendy 1980s/90s, but I still prefer them

jkklpu · 13/07/2009 21:43

Benjamin Alexander but, if you're Scottish, initials would be BAM[-pot]

hester · 13/07/2009 21:41

I like Benjamin and Daniel best. Zachary is too trendy 2000s.

yama · 13/07/2009 21:36

Oh, and I don't actually say 'cool' in real life.

I'll get my coat.

yama · 13/07/2009 21:34

Sorry, clearly I messed that up. I have a 'Mc' name so you'd think I would know better.

Zachary's initials would be ZAM - still pretty cool.

yama · 13/07/2009 21:31

Zachary Alexander McColl (known as Zach)

or

Alexander Ray McColl

Not keen on the rest.

Can I point out that Zachary's initials would be ZAC whilst Alex's would be ARM? I know which is cooler ...

barnsleybelle · 13/07/2009 21:30

We've got a Zak William which i thnk goes well.

FiveGoMadInDorset · 13/07/2009 21:28

benjamin Alexander

MrsMattie · 13/07/2009 21:26

Zachary Alexander or Benjamin Alexnader are nice.

MrsMcCluskey · 13/07/2009 21:25

Benjamin Ray
BEnjamin Alexanader
Like Zachary but doesnt go that well with Alexander same for Daniel
All nice names IME!!

englishpatient · 13/07/2009 21:24

I like Benjamin Alexander and Daniel Alexander - but have just noticed that the initials for the latter would be DAM !

jellybeans · 13/07/2009 21:24

Zachary Alexander McColl is my favourite.

herbietea · 13/07/2009 21:24

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loveandpeace · 13/07/2009 21:21

My brother is a Benjamin Alexander! Very nice!

LittleMissBliss · 13/07/2009 21:05

Benjamin Alexander McColl has a nice flow to it!

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