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Torn between two names.

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PleaseHelpMePick · 10/06/2025 14:19

Hi, I'm stuck between 2 names I basically like them the same amount so it's really hard to choose.
Can you help sway me either way?

Thanks x

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Arumlilly · 11/06/2025 18:34

Joshua is less used. I think I prefer it because of that.

Mh67 · 11/06/2025 21:25

Josh is very common just now. I don't know any kids called Alex just now and I worked in the biggest nursery in my city

Zebralie · 11/06/2025 21:45

Mh67 · 11/06/2025 21:25

Josh is very common just now. I don't know any kids called Alex just now and I worked in the biggest nursery in my city

There are thousands of men/boys and women/girls called Alex already! Unless you have a very uncommon surname, I’d avoid an ubiquitous name like Alex.

Moveoverdarlin · 11/06/2025 21:46

Much prefer Alexander. Much stronger, manlier name.

Oxosarah · 12/06/2025 22:18

if you’re torn between the two how about Joshua as first name and Alexander as middle

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