DH and I have gone round and round with boy names, and of course we just found out we are having a boy. I had told him a while ago that on my list of names I liked was Alexander.
Recently he became infatuated with it. I'm kind of bummed because I like the name Alexander, but it's kind of on the bottom of my list. I much prefer slightly more unique names, but I don't know.
How does everyone here feel about it? Too overused? Classic? Too common?
Help please. In an attempt to sway me, DH has started referring to my tummy as 'baby Alex' when he talks to it. Come on now....
Re: Too common?
I think it's great.
Boys names are hard. It's like with them the good ones are super popular and for good reason, or they're so out there it's beyond even unique. There seems to not be a lot of middle ground like with girl names.
There's a lot of nns you could make out of Alexander if you want something more unique. I know a few Alexander's and they all go by something different.
I've never ever heard of Alexander being referred to as unisex?
classic and strong name
cant go wrong with that...so much better than trendy and made up
I like Alexander a lot, but it is super popular. I think if you have an uncommon LN it shouldn't be a problem.
But keep looking until you find something you both really like, you can always have Alexander on the list.
I am hoping she is referring to the NN Alex. ::fingers crossed::
yep
I do think it's common, but it's still a fine name. I did not want a very common boys name and took a loooong time to come up with a name. You'd better tell DH that you are just ho-hum on the name. If it's not calling to you then maybe you can use it for mn.
I lump this name into the same categories as Michael, James, Christopher etc. Classic, still very much used.
Yeah, same to both of the highlighted parts.
ETA: I agree that you could compromise and use it as a MN. That would also help with the popularity if you feel it is a deal breaker. However, I know a lot of people with kids and with new babies as well and I think of all of them, only one is an Alexander. The popularity could be regional?? Or spread out?
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