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Middle name for Alexander

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LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 30/06/2023 17:50

Think we’re settled on Alexander for the first name but not getting anywhere with the middle name. Any suggestions?

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midsomermurderess · 30/06/2023 17:51

Michael.

cherryassam · 30/06/2023 17:59

Alexander James
Alexander Henry
Alexander George
Alexander Charles
Alexander Thomas
Alexander Robert
Alexander David
Alexander Matthew
Alexander Nathan
Alexander Ralph
Alexander Finn
Alexander Jude
Alexander Paul
Alexander Rhys
Alexander Jack
Alexander Luke

17caterpillars1mouse · 30/06/2023 18:06

Alexander Rowan

maslinpan · 30/06/2023 18:17

And you don't have to give a baby a middle name if you are not inspired.

coxesorangepippin · 30/06/2023 18:17

Charles

FayCarew · 30/06/2023 18:18

Does he need one? Alexander is long.

TreadSoftlyOnMyDreams · 30/06/2023 18:19

Boris ?

pilates · 30/06/2023 18:19

Alexander James
Alexander George

midsomermurderess · 30/06/2023 18:19

No one needs a middle name, do they. Unless it’s honouring someone, they do seem a bit pointless.

Songlines · 30/06/2023 18:20

Alexander William

TreadSoftlyOnMyDreams · 30/06/2023 18:20

de Pfeffel might be overdoing it
How many children are you planning on having?
Let's assume you want to reserve your next 1/2/3 favourites in case you only have boys. What's your next favourite?

Moveoverdarlin · 30/06/2023 18:22

James, George, Henry, William, Edward, Charles. Is there not a male relative you can take inspiration from for a middle name?

FayCarew · 30/06/2023 19:18

Alexander is quite a popular name so I'd avoid a filler middle name like James.
Use a family name or go for something you like that you'd not use for a first name. Buzz or Niall spring to mind, for no particular reason.
Or you could use Bevan, Aneurin or Nye to commemorate 75 yrs of NHS.

Dildoslag · 30/06/2023 19:35

Alexander Robin
Alexander Phinneas
Alexander Marcus

KayEmAy · 30/06/2023 20:32

Love this name :)

Personal favorites that are on my own list too -

Alexander Elio
Alexander Bellamy

Other ideas I really like -

Alexander Gideon
Alexander Roman
Alexander Jordan
Alexander Everett
Alexander Reid

Oblahbla · 30/06/2023 20:38

Single syllable sounds good.
Luke
George
Guy
Hugh
Karl
Joel
John
Ross

MadeFrom100percentPears · 30/06/2023 20:45

Alexander John
Alexander Peter
Alexander Hugh
Alexander Ralph

Any of these tickle your fancy?

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 30/06/2023 20:45

Alexander Leo.
Alexander Rufus
Alexander Francis
Alexander Roman
Alexander Matthew
Alexander Lucas.
Alexander Charles
Alexander Jay
Alexander Jenson
Alexander Louis
Alexander Lucian.

Mumofgirls2017 · 30/06/2023 22:18

Alexander james
Alexander george
alexander henry
alexander thomas
alexander leo
alexander jacob
alexander joseph
Alexander magnus
Alexander edward
alexamder jude
alexander sameul
alexander isaac

allmyliesaretrue · 30/06/2023 22:23

One of my two BFFs has an Alexander Patrick. I think it works beautifully!

YourWinter · 30/06/2023 22:26

Depends on surname as you don’t want initials spelling out eg ASS or AGH.

James is perfect.

RoseMartha · 30/06/2023 22:35

James
John

FrownPrincess · 30/06/2023 22:49

Niall
Miles
Heath
Blake

Theoldwoman · 01/07/2023 03:18

Alexander is in my top ten, good choice OP!

Alexander Jeremy
Alexander Christian
Alexander Reuben
Alexander Cole
Alexander Luke
Alexander George
Alexander Liam
Alexander Benjamin
Alexander Nicholas
Alexander William
Alexander Francis
Alexander Phillip
Alexander Seth
Alexander Joseph

aintnospringchicken · 01/07/2023 03:47

James
John
Edward
Thomas
David
William
Myles
Douglas
George