Axel or Maximilian

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My ds is called Jenson (which is Scandinavian). My dd is called Roxanna.

We like the name Maximilian and were set on this for baby 3 if a boy.

However, I keep coming back to Axel (also Scandinavian). My husband really likes it too.

Which would you choose?

Maximilian, Axel makes me think dodgy US rock band

I'd choose Maximilian - classic but underused and still quite international. I think Axel is a bit harder to pull off in the UK, as while it may be well used in Scandinavia and some of the other European countries, it does sound a bit harsh/quite rock star imo.

If you love the name Maximilian you have to make peace with the fact that 95% of the people in his life will call him Max. No one's got time for 'Maximilian'.

Maxel ? Haha.
I love Axel. Maximilian also sounds good but not as much !

First thought was Axel Foley.

Max all the way!

Love both but I'd pick Axel

If you like Aria how about Audrey or Jemima or Delilah or Greta

I like both names, I especially like Maxim.
We had a Maximilian at nursery whose parents insisted his whole name was always used...we of course complied, but it’s unrealistic to think that will happen in the outside world.

Max

Oh and aria is a bit pretentious

I prefer Max, but Axel, but that is mainly influenced by my poor spelling. I’d find the full form of Max hard.