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Please help with picking between two names

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Lisajc1 · 30/08/2022 01:15

I live in Scotland and just had a baby boy and stuck with name.

I like both

Finn George Connelly
Alex George Connelly

I'm a bit worried lots of kids this year might be called Finn, but also wonder if Alex is too classic and not as interesting. I like that Finn has Scottish origins and like that Alex is a name that'll suit him at all ages. He really does suit both names.

Please help as he's 4 days old and I'm driving myself a bit mad with it

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Beautifulsunflowers · 30/08/2022 01:16

Personally I prefer Alex!

Mumspair1 · 30/08/2022 01:17

I like Alex too!

ErrolTheDragon · 30/08/2022 01:19

Unlike some baby name threads, your problem is that they're both good!
Toss a coin and see if you're disappointed by the result.

MissConductUS · 30/08/2022 01:20

Another vote for Alex.

Iced · 30/08/2022 01:20

Alex!

MrsEricBana · 30/08/2022 01:32

I prefer Finn as a name but do think Alex is more classic.

ReeseWitherfork · 30/08/2022 01:42

Congratulations! Either name is nice but Alex wins for me.

Flatandhappy · 30/08/2022 01:42

I love Alex.

Basilthymerosemary · 30/08/2022 01:44

I think Alex rolls of the tongue with the other names more smoothly.

But both are lovely!!!

Congratulations!! X

Aquamarine1029 · 30/08/2022 01:51

Alex, but use Alexander. It will serve him much better as an adult.

SkiingIsHeaven · 30/08/2022 02:05

Alexander for me too

Firebird83 · 30/08/2022 04:46

Alex

GrandSlamFinalee · 30/08/2022 04:53

Alex would be my choice. Any gut feeling?

Dinoteeth · 30/08/2022 05:11

I prefer Alex / Alexander. It seems to roll better.

Give it another few days one should start to grow on you. And if it doesn't then neither are right for you. Have another look at the baby name book.

WaltzingWaters · 30/08/2022 05:13

Finn!

CostaLotta22 · 30/08/2022 05:14

Much prefer Alex!

YouSoundLovely · 30/08/2022 05:47

Alex, by a mile (with Alexander on birth cert IIWY).
Congratulations!

CobraChicken · 30/08/2022 05:52

Alex, by far, but I'd go with Alexander for the birth certificate.

Mol1628 · 30/08/2022 05:55

Alexander/Alex

Mummytobe333 · 30/08/2022 06:09

I vote Finn! 😊 Alex is a bit boring/overused for me.

romdowa · 30/08/2022 06:13

I prefer Alex.

chillipenguin · 30/08/2022 06:16

I like Finn best

wizzler · 30/08/2022 06:23

Alex

pinklavenders · 30/08/2022 07:53

Finn

I know more females called Alex.

Mumofgirls2017 · 30/08/2022 08:23

You can’t go wrong with either. Congrats

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