Samuel or Alexander?

[Sophronia]

Which one? We can't decide!

Tough one because I love both. I'm gonna go with Samuel because I prefer the shortening Sam over Alex.

I adore Alexander but my other half didn't

I prefer Samuel :)

I know so many Alexanders... And whilst I do like the name Alexander I'm really not a fan of most nicknames (Alex, Sasha, Xander...)

I think Samuel is a nicer name but I e also posted on another thread about the zillion of toddler Alexander's I know so that clouds my opinion

Samuel

I like both, but would probably go for Samuel, as I don't like some of the shortening options for Alexander. I love Alex, but don't like Xander or Sandy.

Definitely Samuel, I really like Sam too !

I prefer Sam to Alex too, but in full Alexander is so handsome! I like some of the other nicknames, just Alex is a bit meh.

Alexander and call him Sander? Sander has something of the Samuel about it I think.

Alexander.

I have a 6mo Alexander who is always called Alex so I'd say Alex

Sandy is also an abbreviation of Alexander x

Alexander

Alexander.
I love Samuel but find Sam boring.
Alex and Sasha are good nn's for Alexander should he ever want one :)

Both lovely!

Samuel. (And has toddler bonus of Fireman Sam association!)

Alexander, Xander for short.

I don't like the shortening of Alex but it's a lot better than boring Sam.

Love both! They were both on our shortlist :-)

I'd go with Samuel.

Samuel.

I have one. He's always known as Sam. He's a delight, and the name is so lovely.

Both lovely

Would go for Alexander as I find Sam overused.

Samuel!

I have one and it's my all time favourite name, although he is generally known as Sam