Alex or Xander ?

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Which do you prefer as a shortening for Alexander?
the name is so long that I think it is inevitable that it will be shortened. My husband prefers Alex but I am leaning towards Xander.

DS1's actual name is Alex. Didn't want to risk anyone calling him Zander 😁.

As a parent of an Alex, this is an excellent tip!

I was sort of hoping Xander would stick as I'm a massive Buffy fan. But mine is definitely Alex or Ali.

Sasha or Xander are my favourites, then Alex and Xan or Xand, then Alec, then Al then Sandy and Lex

I like names which have multiple shortenings!

Spelt like that, it's a fish! Really don't like it with a "z"

Alex.

Xander gives me revoltingly smarmy vibes.

Alex

I agree with Sandy. It has a certain elan. I do also like Xander. Who are these chippy people, you’ll find one on very thread, bleating ‘try-hard’, ‘pretentious’. Do not be guided in any aspect of life by people with massive class/social insecurity. It’s so boring.

And Sacha is a great call.

I know people on here are so over the top about names. You don't like a certain name fine, but don't be so nasty about it!

Alex.

sandy

Love Xander