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Christian or Alfred (Alfie) baby name

20 replies

Dreamer82 · 30/01/2017 12:34

Choosing between a selection of names at the minute, any thoughts on the above names? Thanks Smile

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Sophronia · 30/01/2017 13:21

Alfred

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Mol1628 · 30/01/2017 13:23

Alfred. But I wouldn't shorten it.

ChocoChou · 30/01/2017 13:30

Christian!

Pipilangstrumpf · 30/01/2017 13:43

Im not keen on Alfred but I really dislike Alfie!

Christian is lovely.

KlingybunFistelvase · 30/01/2017 13:49

Christian as I really don't like Alfie for some reason. I know it's v popular though, so think I must be in the minority!

DramaAlpaca · 30/01/2017 13:49

Christian.

I really don't like Alfred/Alfie.

IWantATardis · 30/01/2017 13:53

Christian, although the religious connotations might make me think twice. I'm not keen on Alfred.

FineLookingHighHorse · 30/01/2017 13:55

The world doesnt need another Alfie imvho.

FineLookingHighHorse · 30/01/2017 13:56

Freddie?

Or Christian spelt the scandi way, Kristian?

CompanyOfCats · 30/01/2017 13:57

Soooooooooo many baby Alfies right now.

Pipilangstrumpf · 30/01/2017 15:03

Alfie already sounds dated and imo a little comical.

Christian is a lovely solid name that sounds strong and masculine. Not overused these days.

Dreamer82 · 30/01/2017 15:42

Thank you all! Really helpful comments SmileFlowers

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passingthrough1 · 30/01/2017 16:00

Yeah I'm reeaaaaally over Alfie, but if you do I'm definitely pro being Alfred on the BC.
I know several Christians and it's a nice name, even though it's super obvious the religious aspect never jumps out at me. One Christian I know his parents are agnostic as far as I know.

LTBforGin · 30/01/2017 16:03

Alfie

CPtart · 30/01/2017 16:41

Christian. Far more classy and timeless. Alfie is dreadful.

daisydaisychain · 30/01/2017 19:34

I like Alfred and the historical connotations.

chatnanny · 30/01/2017 19:36

I know several little Alfreds which would put me off. I like Christian and have never made the religious connection either.

MollyHuaCha · 30/01/2017 20:38

Christian. Lovely name.

Pipilangstrumpf · 31/01/2017 11:01

If Christian feels too religious how about Christopher?

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