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Dexter Zachary or Zachary Dexter?

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user1463996941 · 23/05/2016 11:09

I'm expecting my first baby boy in September and I have already chosen my 2 favorite names. I just can't decide what way round I prefer. I think I'm leaning slightly towards Dexter Zachary. What is everyone's opinion?

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DramaAlpaca · 23/05/2016 12:12

Zachary Dexter for me.

I suppose it depends on whether you prefer Zac or Dex as a nickname.

DontDeadOpenInside · 23/05/2016 12:13

I think Zachary Dexter too.

I may be slightly biased as I have a Zachary with a D middle name 😊

HouseOfBiscuits · 23/05/2016 12:16

Zachary Dexter

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 23/05/2016 12:17

Zachary Dexter

SnookieSnooks · 23/05/2016 12:18

Zachary Dexter... Just sounds better in that order.

1horatio · 23/05/2016 12:18

Zachary Dexter :)

MitzyLeFrouf · 23/05/2016 13:50

I prefer Dexter.

NoCapes · 23/05/2016 13:55

I have a Zachary so I say Dexter Zachary (don't want too many Zachs running around Grin)

TenThousandSpoons · 23/05/2016 15:01

Might you want to save Dexter for a future little brother's first name if you plan to have more children?

SorenaJ · 23/05/2016 15:14

Zachary Dexter

UntilTheCowsComeHome · 23/05/2016 16:12

Zachary Dexter sounds better.

Both really nice names.

Pipilangstrumpf · 24/05/2016 10:46

I much prefer Dexter. It's cool, strong and not too widely used.

Zachary is ok but I really dislike Zak/Zac as a nickname, it sounds so weak and comical to me.

Don't worry about the middle name, it so rarely gets used. In other words, choose whatever you like, it doesn't have to 'flow'.

PennyPinwheel · 24/05/2016 10:49

I prefer Dexter - I do know a baby Dexter, who is nicknamed Dex and Dexy which are both lovely. I think it is becoming more popular but so far I have only met one!

Sophronia · 24/05/2016 23:57

Zachary Dexter. Dexter is quite trendy and I think it will date.

julfin · 25/05/2016 01:28

Zachary Dexter. It flows better, plus I much prefer Zachary.

Blu · 25/05/2016 07:04

Zachary Dexter has a much better rhythm. Much easier to say.

You can use which ever name you like, day to day .

Blu · 25/05/2016 07:07

I mean he can have Zachary Dexter as his name and you always call him Zachary. If you want.

user1463996941 · 26/05/2016 15:25

Thanks for everyone's comments. Over the past two days I think I have picked my favorite. Dexter, with Zachary as a middle and . I still have a way to go in the pregnancy and it's up to my husband too,( who said that they are his two favorite names tooGrin)but Dexter just seems right to me.

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pinocchiosnose · 26/05/2016 15:32

excellent choice OP i love the name Dexter

Waterhill · 26/05/2016 20:17

Zachary Dexter

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 26/05/2016 20:29

Why post then OP Confused.

90% have said Zachary, but you like Dexter. Why bother asking.

GrumpyOldBag · 26/05/2016 20:30

I don't think the names go together.

I'd have one or the other, not both.

Waterhill · 26/05/2016 20:40

Exactly, Through Confused

DebbieDallas · 26/05/2016 20:42

My pre-school is full of Dexters, totally the name of the moment. For good or for bad!

Iknownuffink · 26/05/2016 20:43

Zachary Dexter runs off the tongue easier, less cumbersome to say.

Won't prevent you from using Dexter as his known name though .

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