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Help! Expecting a boy in May and can’t decide on name - Arlo or Xander?

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hollycr12 · 13/03/2020 22:44

Hi all, I’m expecting a boy in May and for the life of me I can’t decide on a name for him. We have a couple of names but nothing that we are 100% certain on. We already have an almost 18-month old daughter who’s name is Autumn so we’re looking for something that also compliments her name. So far we like Arlo and Xander.. previously had Ace on the list but thinking that may be more of a middle name option? Anyway, thoughts would be very welcome for both first and middle names 😊

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Liddell · 14/03/2020 20:29

I like Xander.

Whydoesit · 15/03/2020 06:44

Xander.

I’d do Alexander with Xander for short but I think Xander on its own is ok.

I think it’s more like Autumn which is a stronger name than Arlo. I don’t know what it is I don’t like about Arlo but it’s kind of weak sounding so ends up on pets. It’s also an unusual name that’s now becoming more popular so it feels like you’re trying to be a bit unique but actually ended up as part of a bit of a trend.

Alexander or Xander is a stronger name to go with Autumn.

Cbeebiesrehab · 15/03/2020 07:31

Xander!

Rainbowqueeen · 15/03/2020 07:37

Xander

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