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Name for a boy in a similar vein

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McEwan · 13/01/2021 14:30

We're looking for a classic-ish name that is likely to work internationally.

We have Alexander, Anthony, Jasper, Philip.

What do you like and any good ideas for names in a similar vein?

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McEwan · 14/01/2021 14:58

Thanks for suggestions

Why international?

We're a mixed nationality European family, and so we're looking for a name that is at least recognisable in a broadly European context without massive changes in spelling). Hence Alexander and Philip are broadly internationally understood, even if Philip would be Philippe in French.

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sleepingfox · 14/01/2021 15:39

I love Jasper and Alexander, and I quite like Philip (but not Phil). I’m not keen on Anthony or its shortenings.

Other names that came to mind are Francis, James, Henry, Xavier, Joseph, Leo, Victor, Benjamin, Oliver.

Labobo · 14/01/2021 15:41

Sebastian
Joshua
Samuel
James
Tobias
Gabriel
William

Labobo · 14/01/2021 15:41

I love Jasper btw. And Alexander.

yorkshireeveninglost · 14/01/2021 16:43

So bored of Alexander, it's so overused, has lost its shine.
Jasper is lovely and unusual but not too odd.
Anthony is great, as is Philip - both totally classical but really quite rare now.
Other options:
Julius
Julian
Adrian
Peter
Lucas
Lucian
Marius
Matheo
Elias
Robert
Christopher
Stefan

PrivateParty · 14/01/2021 19:59

What about Fraser?

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