Long short list help please (DS)

[CarryOnDancing]

We have a short list of sorts and would like some opinions please. What do you think of any of these and what's your favourite?
We don't want anything too popular but also don't want him to feel embarrassed if he doesn't share our taste!

Alvin
Felix
Baxter
Robin
Julius nn Jules
Irwin
Irvin
Lance
Arnold
Alexander but nn Lex not Alex or Xander

[TenthMuse]

I like Robin, Felix and Alexander (it's my brother's name and I've always loved it). Would definitely keep these in the mix.

Would remove Alvin (there's no getting away from those chipmunks!), Irwin/Irvin/Arnold, all of whom sound like cantankerous old men, and Lance, which just sounds unpleasant. Julius and Baxter are OK, although I've come across loads of dogs called Baxter (and I'm not usually one to dismiss a name because it sounds like a pet!)

And I'm definitely with you about preferring Laurence - infinitely better imo.

[Lubiloo]

Really like Julius! And Robin is nice too.

[squoosh]

Alvin - and the Chipmunks
Felix - weedy
Baxter - icky tinned soup
Robin - weedy
Julius nn Jules - I like this one (woo hoo!)
Irwin - surname, not one I can imagine as a first name
Irvin - same
Lance - Armstrong (Boooooooooooooooo!)
Arnold - Schwarznegger
Alexander but nn Lex not Alex or Xander - this is ok

[Spaghettinetti]

You've picked some good names there, quite a few are on my list too.

At my scan, a few weeks ago, I shouted out that my baby looked like Julius Caesar (there's a pretty good sized nose on the baby) and said that I'd be calling my little one Julius, which my hubby didn't seem to be too pleased about!

Alexander is a good solid name, I'm sure you know the meaning; I always thought this would be my first choice; my problem is that I've taught too many naughty boys called Alex!

I'm sure you'll decide on the right name to suit your baby when he appears! :-)

[sonlypuppyfat]

Alexander is the only nice one and you know his mates will call him Alex. Lex is a bit daft sorry

[Vijac]

I meant Irwin, not Edwin. Baxter is also not good, but Basil is ok if that's a option.

[Wishfulmakeupping]

Like Laurence too very underused too

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Love Robin. Don't like any of the others, sorry.

Love Laurence. I don't like Julius but I do like Julian.

[TheNunsOfGavarone]

The only ones I like are Julius and Alexander.

[Bowlersarm]

I like Felix Robin and Alexander nn Lex

[fussychica]

I loved Alexander too but liked Adam more as I thought the former would be shortened. I'm a traditionalist too

[Mim78]

The only one of the above I like is Alexander. But I think I like more traditional names than you do!

[bundaberg]

Robin is my favourite

[noodlebum]

I like them all well enough, except for Alvin, Lance, Irwin and Irvin.

My favourites from the list are Arnold, Felix & Robin.

[roweeena]

I like Arnold

[HaveIGot]

What about Julian as an alternative to Julius?

[HaveIGot]

Alvin ....no because I think of chipmunks
Felix... Just about ok but I think of the cat
Baxter.... No because I think of soup
Robin.... Just about ok
Julius nn Jules.... Ok
Irwin ..... No because I think Steve Irwin
Irvin ... No because it sounds odd
Lance... Ok
Arnold... No because i think of Schwarzenegger
Alexander but nn Lex not Alex or Xander .. Nice but very popular


Sorry, I have been a bit negative. . I am a great believer in you choosing whatever name you and your DH like best.
I purposely haven't read the thread.

[CarryOnDancing]

No need to apologise fussychica-it's one way of helping me whittle down the list!
I really really do love Alexander but the popularity puts me off massively. Alex makes me think of a small person (in stature) so I don't like it as a nn. Whereas the full Alexander seems handsome and masculine?!
I like that it's a classic name, but Xander fits the current trend and the option of Lex gives it a less popular edge.

I'm quite surprised at the positivity towards Julius. I wish I could love it as much as DH as it would be job done! I really hope he looks like one, to solve the arguments!

I don't even know what I like anymore! Any other suggestions welcome!!

[fussychica]

Alexander is the only one for me from your list sorry OP.

[PsammeadPaintedTheLion]

Felix
Julius
Alexander

All nice

I think Alexander is my favourite, but Julius is a close second and if I were looking for a less common name, it would pip Alexander.

[Lubiloo]

Love Julius and know a lovely 10 year old! Great name - classic, cool and not overused!

[CarryOnDancing]

Hahahaha, it's not a joke but I'm not easily offended I wanted honesty!

Well you've helped us reduce the list slightly as now you've said about lancing a boil, I can't cope with Lance so it's officially removed.
I actually much prefer Laurence but DH says no...because a guy who happened to be called Laurence stole his cheese out of the fridge at work. So now he's emotionally scared by the name because he had nothing to too his pasta!

Any more opinions on the names I actually like ? Well actually Irwin is DH's choice and he's gunning for Julius. I would only use the nn Jules I think.

[Littlecherublegs]

Favourite is Alexander though not keen on Lex.
Felix is ok.
Don't like the others esp Lance & Robin - both seem wet to me.

[happy2help]

Alexander is also lovely (back-peddling, frantically). I'm off to jump in the whole I've just dug for myself!

[happy2help]

Oh shit, sorry OP - perhaps it wasn't. Very sorry x