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I'm torn!

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BangBangPurple · 25/02/2018 21:18

DS is adopted and I'm currently filling out the paperwork for his adoption order. We won't be changing his first name.

If we had had a birth child, he would have been Alexander James. As fate would have it, our boy is a James.

But is he a James Logan, or a James Alexander?

I've been set on Logan for a while but I'm having second thoughts. He will have a double barrel (but not hyphenated) surname so I feel like we can't have two middle names too?

This is too much pressure!

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Poppins2016 · 25/02/2018 21:22

I'd go for James Alexander. It feels classic, strong and robust.

LadyGAgain · 25/02/2018 21:23

Alexander. Congratulations on your son!

Lemonicelolly1 · 25/02/2018 21:24

Another vote for Alexander. James Alexander sounds very classic as pp said. Congratulations Smile

AnotherRoadsideAttraction · 25/02/2018 21:25

James Alexander is gorgeous. Congrats on your DS!

CocoLoco87 · 25/02/2018 21:25

James Alexander!

toomanyweeds · 25/02/2018 21:30

James Alexander is a great, strong name.

calzone · 25/02/2018 21:31

James Alexander sounds fabulous!!!!

Congratulations

NoSwsForYou · 25/02/2018 21:32

Another vote for James Alexander - beautiful name and congratulations!

Shesaysso · 25/02/2018 21:34

Alexander

Redpramlady · 25/02/2018 21:46

James Alexander
Congratulations!

Emelene · 25/02/2018 21:50

I prefer James Alexander. Congratulations!

SeamusMacDubh · 25/02/2018 22:58

James Alexander Smile

Topseyt · 25/02/2018 23:06

James Alexander for me. Very traditional and strong.

MrsElvis · 25/02/2018 23:12

I'd give both the names you love. Who cares if he has two surnames. Shove them all in so you don't miss out

thisismadness77 · 25/02/2018 23:12

Alexander!

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 25/02/2018 23:33

James Alexander.
Many congratulations, how lovely ! 😄

helpmum2003 · 25/02/2018 23:35

James Alexander - it's meant to be. Congratulations!

SuperBeagle · 26/02/2018 00:53

James Alexander.

Congratulations. Flowers

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BangBangPurple · 26/02/2018 07:35

I think the fact I'm so happy that it's unanimous goes to show he is definitely a James Alexander then Grin

It doesn't matter that I've already sent out the thank you cards with James Logan on them does it?!

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Kpo58 · 26/02/2018 07:55

It doesn't matter that I've already sent out the thank you cards with James Logan on them does it?!

Just claim that it's like registering a birth, you can change the name within 12 months. Wink

flapjackfairy · 26/02/2018 08:02

I also love James Alexander.
I adopted my little one just over a yr ago . Coincidentally he is called your other choice of middle name ! Wouldnt have ever chosen it ourselves but love it. It just really suits him imo. Like you we added a middle name we loved.
Oh it is so exciting making it all official and as the adop order not yet granted his middle name is not official anyway so no issue with changing it at all.
Anyway many congratulations to you all xxx

ifanciedanamechange · 26/02/2018 08:45

Congratulations, definitely Alexander xx

Mumzywumzy2 · 26/02/2018 15:32

Alexander definitely!
Congratulations

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