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Rory Alexander?

15 replies

NewMummaBear1 · 28/01/2025 22:01

I can't decided which way round to have the names? Also his surname starts with an R if that helps, I'm not sure if double R will be a problem?

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Moreteaandchocolate · 28/01/2025 22:02

Rory Alexander is lovely.

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creamsnugjumper · 28/01/2025 22:13

Based on the fact you rarely say the middle name do you prefer Rory or Alex?

So Rory "r" surname maybe a bit much?

I'm biased!

SkaneTos · 28/01/2025 22:15

Both great names!

What are you going to call him - Rory, or Alexander, or both?

steelingmyself · 28/01/2025 22:17

Great name!

fruitypancake · 28/01/2025 22:19

Love it !

Ohlawdnotagain · 28/01/2025 22:20

Rory Alexander is really lovely 👏

chattyness · 28/01/2025 23:05

Rory Alexander, sounds perfect!

WellsAndThistles · 28/01/2025 23:08

I prefer Alexander first with you having an R surname.

E.g Alex Roberts is easier than Rory Roberts which has too many rrrrr's.

Love both names though.

(Would initials ARR sound a bit piratey though?).

shoopshoopdedoo · 28/01/2025 23:10

I like both, but prefer Alexander.

No one will regularly use or even know the middle name, so pick the first name you like best/that sounds best with your surname.

LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 29/01/2025 03:32

Both are nice and sound great together so it depends if you prefer Rory or Alexander. Tough call: I would probably go Alexander but also like Rory

bluebunnys · 29/01/2025 07:59

No one will regularly use or even know the middle name, so pick the first name you like best/that sounds best with your surname.

This!

I assumed Alexander was the surname.

But perhaps a R surname sounds less good?

sel2223 · 29/01/2025 08:33

On the face of it I prefer Rory Alexander but I'm really not a fan of the double initial thing 'RR', some people love it though so it's probably just me

HugoYorway · 29/01/2025 23:16

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pinkwaffles · 30/01/2025 10:53

By the time he's at school, and then for most of his life, very few people will know his middle name other than close family.

So I agree with PP saying just choose the first name that you prefer.

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