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Classic boys names - Alex or James?

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Anonymouslyposting · 14/01/2023 15:34

We are due to have a baby boy next week and we are so stuck on names. Current top two are James and Alexander (would be called Alex) but while I like both names I don’t love them - William and Thomas (would be Tom) are also possibilities. We would have gone with George but it’s my nephew’s name.

Any ideas? We had a list of about 10 names we loved with DD but for some reason boys names seem much harder!

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LordSugarTits · 14/01/2023 19:10

James.

cptartapp · 14/01/2023 19:26

James Alexander.

missb10 · 14/01/2023 19:29

Why not Alex James, like the Blur bassist?

Mezmer · 14/01/2023 19:32

There are too many James’! Let’s have an Alex.

georgelass · 14/01/2023 19:37

Well, I have a Thomas George and a James Alexander. So clearly, I think your name choices are excellent.

On my list (but vetoed by DH) were Oscar, Isaac, Joseph, Luke, Lucas, and Christopher.

CharitySchmarity · 14/01/2023 19:38

I like all four of your top choices almost equally, but I think James has the slight edge. I'd call him James as his everyday name too, although I don't dislike Jamie.

georgelass · 14/01/2023 19:42

My James is NEVER a Jamie, but is often a Jim (only by DH and I). He's James to everyone else. Thomas is never a Tom at home, though he is at school. He says he doesn't mind either name at school but prefers Thomas at home.

James tells me that he loves his full name. DH wanted Jack for him, I wanted Joseph. He recently ranked all three names. Joseph was at the bottom, and James was his top one.

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Anonymouslyposting · 14/01/2023 19:59

Thanks everyone - some great suggestions! I also like Jack and Oscar so will add them to the list (if DH lets me).

I think we’ll just see what he looks like and hopefully he’ll immediately seem like one of the names fits - the name we chose for DD was not at the top of the list but it just suited her when she actually made her appearance.

I’ll update when he’s here!

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lifeturnsonadime · 14/01/2023 20:02

Alex or Joseph , both great names, James is a bit meh.

Awrite · 14/01/2023 20:04

Much prefer Alex.

yellowbeam · 14/01/2023 20:11

James

Tiredmum100 · 14/01/2023 20:11

I think Tom is a classic 👍

HaggisWurst · 14/01/2023 20:30

My two are Alexander and James 😅 we also liked Frederick, Nicholas and Christopher.

ZenNudist · 14/01/2023 20:33

Alexander. I have one. Such a great name.

MalagaNights · 14/01/2023 20:37

I love James and Thomas. But not shortened.
Thomas is such a gorgeous name for a little boy.

I like Alexander a lot but not so keen on Alex.

SunshineClouds1 · 14/01/2023 20:41

James!

We waited to see what our son looked like and it did deffo click!

Good luck 💙

Starcircle · 14/01/2023 20:42

I have a James and we have mostly called him Jamesy as a nickname rather than Jamie/Jim. I think it’s one of those names that suits a baby, child and adult well

Beachloveramy · 14/01/2023 21:57

Alex 100%

quietnightmare · 14/01/2023 21:59

James

Namaste6 · 14/01/2023 22:00

Alex. I like Alexi even more.

Twizbe · 14/01/2023 22:00

James. But then I'm massively biased as I haven

Twizbe · 14/01/2023 22:01

Doh!

James, but then I'm massively biased as I have one who's birthday is next week lol

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 14/01/2023 22:01

Alexander William

Pottyaboutplants · 14/01/2023 22:02

I like Tom or James.
I prefer Alex for a girl.

Hoolihan · 14/01/2023 22:04

Prefer Alex, find James slightly dull and really dislike Jamie. So wet.