Alexander or Theodore?

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Any thoughts?

Nickname for Alexander would be Alex and for Theodore would be Theo and Teddy just for fun.

I know both are popular in the UK. Is Theodore trying a bit hard? Alexander is more classic and less likely to date but more common.

Thanks!

I would go with Alex - but then I'm biased as my daughter is called Alexa!

I like both, but prefer Alexander.

My son is called Theo, not Theodore - its on his Birth Certificate. Just thought I would throw that in!!

Thanks everyone. I really like both and love Theo in particular as a nickname.

My DH prefers Alexander at the moment.

I am biased too as mine is called Alexander (and we always call him Alexander never Alex).

Bump!

Anyone prefer Theo is is Alexander the clear winner?

Much prefer Theo. Not keen on Theodore. Theo is a good name on it's own. Not keen on Alexander, hate Al. Alex abit unisex. Just my opinions though, both are perfectly good names.

I think you are so right when you say that Theo is less classic and will date. Theo is on my own list (my DH loves it) but I find it a bit twee if I'm honest!

Alexander is one of those names where you can't go worng.

Thanks JuJuu. That is my concern. I am also considering Edward which might be a nice compromise between Alexander and Theodore. Could still have cute nn of Ed and Teddy which I adore..

I like Teddy. Why not such a cute and cool name.

My son's middle name is Alexander. The nickname for Alexander in Scotland is Sandy! Not sure why. He has a slightly unusual first name so we wanted something classic for the middle name. I also like Theo,so no help at all! Love Thea for a girl.

Edward is another very nice name

Much prefer Theo or Teddy, I really dislike the name Alex!

I love the name Alexander. Edward is really nice too.

I prefer Alexander.

I know someone who has twins with both.
I think Theo is very popular now, though I like it, whereas Alex is timeless.

I like Edward best

Thanks everybody!

I think they are all lovely names although my only concern is with Theo being a bit "now". For some reason though, Alexander doesn't seem as cute for a little boy as Edward but my dh loves Alexander. Edward is my father's and grandfather's name so that is also another good reason to choose it.

decisions, decisions.....

Alexander nicer than Edward IMO. Edward having a revival of it's own.

How about both - Theo Alexander?

Both good - much respect for chosing proper bloody names for birth certificate - Theo is a lovely shortening, but not an actual name.

I know an Alexander who I refer to in private as Alex-the-tosser, but apart from that it's fine.