Which name should we pick?

[lgfh07]

Two weeks left until due date and still undecided on a name...

We're trying to pick between:

Leo
Max (or Maxwell)
Jude
Lucas

Middle name will be Alexander.

Which name should we go for?!

[quote lgfh07]@Datsandcogs I like Isaac but it has been vetoed by my husband! [/quote]
Knew there was a reason I was single!

OK, still love Alexander, what about Zand as a nickname?

@DotBall thanks for this - I'm worried Maxwell is a bit too unusual as I've never met one but now I'm feeling more reassured about it.

Max and Alex don’t go well together

@Datsandcogs No, I just can't make myself like any of the potential nicknames unfortunately. A shame as it's a lovely name! I'm a teacher and have taught so many Alexanders which puts me off a bit too.

Ahhhh - It depends what area you are based Maxwell, coffee to me!!

Also, hate to be that cliche person but honestly call him them all for a few hours. You will know when his name fits

Our two youngest were called different names for a few hours and we started calling them another name and it just felt ‘normal’ .

@Cocopogo yes I did wonder about this but thought if his full name was Maxwell it would sound a bit better.

@PunishmentSnart Haha yes! There is the coffee link!

We tried that with our son and got a bit fed up with people nagging us to find out what his name was. I found it really hard to decide on his name when we were both so exhausted after labour, so would love to feel a bit clearer this time around.

[quote lgfh07]@Datsandcogs No, I just can't make myself like any of the potential nicknames unfortunately. A shame as it's a lovely name! I'm a teacher and have taught so many Alexanders which puts me off a bit too. [/quote]
Ha, another teacher here! I think it’s makes naming soooo very much harder, so many pupil associations!!

@Datsandcogs Yes it makes it sooo tricky! Leo was my absolute favourite name but I've just started teaching a really naughty Leo which has put me off!

Edward is a lovely name and with the nn Teddy sounds like he is a little scamp (in a good way).

We loved Theodore for our Ds3 (Teddy nn) but when he came along it just wasn’t him. Still love the name!

You need a similar name with a cute nn….

Leo is my favourite, although it’s very popular.
Lucas Alexander would be my choice.
Good luck, you can’t go too wrong with your list.

Dont tell people you’re in labour and give yourself a bit of breathing space.

Or tell them a really shit name, like Boris, after the PM and then a new name will be thoroughly welcomed once you actually decide

I like Leo and Jude

@lgfh07 Maxwell all the way!!

Maxwell is nice.

@PunishmentSnart I loved Theodore too for Ds1! I agree - something similar with a cute nickname would be perfect. Have struggled to think of something which works.

I think keeping labour secret is a great idea. I also love the idea of giving a false name to start with haha!

I like all of them except Maxwell, but I do like Max.

Jude or Maximillion

Philip- nn ‘Pip’??

I believe Leo was one of the most popular baby names in London last year if that affects things? To be fair, that's probably because it is such as a lovely name!
I also like James, Oscar or Seb

@PunishmentSnart I love Pip but not keen on Philip.

@BrownEyedSquirrel Yes I do worry Leo is too popular. Nice suggestions thank you. I love Sebastian but my husband has vetoed this name.

Jude Alexander is lovely.

Leo is super popular. I don’t know if that bothers you or not. Not overly keen on the other choices.