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What do you think of the name Alec?

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rosebb1 · 13/01/2018 10:07

Trying to think of a name for dc3 and struggling with boys names. We quite like Alec...seems a classic name, strong, not very popular (in a good way) and ds2 loves it!!

What do you think?

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LinoleumBlownapart · 13/01/2018 10:08

I like it

Fabellini · 13/01/2018 10:09

It’s fine.....as a diminutive of Alexander. I wouldn’t consider it a name in its own right iykwim?

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 13/01/2018 10:15

Oh I don't like it. Its too old manny for me and not in a cute way. Very harsh. Makes ne think of Alec Gilroy.
Mind you not everyone is looking for cute names
Alexander (Alex) is gorgeous though.

fluffygreenmonsterhoody · 13/01/2018 10:17

It’s a good Scottish name, but as someone who has a slightly unusual spelling of a very common name, expect to have it misspelled all the time and for him to have to go through life correcting everyone.

ProseccoPoppy · 13/01/2018 10:19

I like it, think it’s quite classic but won’t date. I suggested it for DS but DH wasn’t keen,

LizzieSiddal · 13/01/2018 10:21

I don’t like it, sorry.

I always want to add the x to make it Alex, which I do like.

hevonbu · 13/01/2018 10:21

I would prefer "Alex" to "Alec", in all honesty.

TheVanguardSix · 13/01/2018 10:22

My son is Alec! Smile

victoire1208 · 13/01/2018 10:23

I like it but would expect a bit of Scottish heritage.

Orangesandlemons1 · 13/01/2018 10:23

The thing that springs to mind for me is the saying smart Alec.
Not an awful name though it is ok.
Alex is nicer.

TheVanguardSix · 13/01/2018 10:24

It's the Scottish diminutive for Alexander, btw.
You don't meet any Alecs which I love!

gunsandbanjos · 13/01/2018 10:24

I quite like it, my parents have a friend called Alec, I’m not sure if it’s short for Alexander or not.

TheVanguardSix · 13/01/2018 10:24

Downside: EVERYONE calls him Alex. Hmm

Crumbs1 · 13/01/2018 10:25

The name is Alexander but Alec is a nice diminutive.

FreddieClaryHorshieLion · 13/01/2018 10:25

Love it! :)

Much nicer than Alex imo.

SlowlyShrinking · 13/01/2018 10:34

I like it. Makes me think of Alec Guiness

ChocolateCrunch · 13/01/2018 10:53

Not keen, sorry

MrsTiggyWinkle3 · 13/01/2018 11:08

Immediate thought: the rapist in Tess of the d'Urbervilles.

TheDailyMailIsADisgustingRag · 13/01/2018 12:35

I find it a bit dated tbh. Love Alexander, which you could shorten to Alec, though Alex is nicer imo.

MikeUniformMike · 13/01/2018 13:10

Love it. Makes me think of Alec Guinness. And Alec Gilroy but not in a bad way.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 13/01/2018 16:13

Cool name, I really like it.😄

daisypond · 13/01/2018 16:19

I like it. I think I might prefer it to Alex, too. Maybe use it as short for Alexander, though.

CharlotteC77 · 13/01/2018 16:32

Makes me think of Team America (Arec Baldwin...). Just me?

Love Alexander though.

BabloHoney · 13/01/2018 17:12

Love it. I know a little Alec, he’s 4. Everyone always compliments his name and it really suits him!

PopadomPointer · 13/01/2018 20:32

Like itSmile

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