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Zander or Zachary

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Eloise1995 · 24/10/2025 14:21

Which name do you like the best out of Zander & Zachary? + what reason do you dislike the other more? Struggling to come to a final decision for my son.

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Alexandrine · 24/10/2025 20:33

tragichero · 24/10/2025 20:29

I would prefer Zachariah to Zachary. I think the ending has a nicer sound, and for some reason it seems more like the "proper" version. (I know that doesn't really mean much).

Not that keen on Zander.

Zachary (or Zachariah) can be shortened too, whereas Zander can't.

Xander sometimes just gets shortened to “Xan” or “Xand” ime (like TV’s Dr Xand), although obviously not as commonly as “Zach” for Zachary (since Xander is a less popular given name and a lot of Alexander’s are still “Alex” instead).

Passthecake30 · 24/10/2025 20:36

Xander

KayEmAy · 24/10/2025 20:45

Definitely Zander!

mismomary · 24/10/2025 21:20

Zander people will assume you didn't realise it should be Xander / Alexander.

NormasArse · 24/10/2025 21:21

Frankiebaby123 · 24/10/2025 15:56

Neither

Sorry- I agree.

Silverbirchleaf · 24/10/2025 21:32

Zachary.

Zander is an incorrect spelling of Xander, which is a nn for Alexander.

user1492757084 · 25/10/2025 13:07

Do you like..
Zane
Sackville
Zelman
Xavier

Lemonadepie · 25/10/2025 14:18

user1492757084 · 25/10/2025 13:07

Do you like..
Zane
Sackville
Zelman
Xavier

Sackville? Nicknamed Sack?? That’s even worse than Zack!

Firebird83 · 25/10/2025 22:14

Zachary

nellietheellie75 · 25/10/2025 22:16

Alexander nn Xander

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