This is weird, right?

tct1219 · May 2010

H wants to use Alexander as a mn for a boy. The problem is our last name (sounds like Saunders) is actually a derivative of Alexander so it's kind of a Tom Thompson thing for me. Plus, I think they sound too similar:

(First name) Alexander Saunders. Weird or not?

Also, do you think any -son mn will also sound weird because of the 'son' and 'saun' sounds or am I overthinking it?

Ilumine · May 2010

Ok, did you know that Saunders was a derivative of Alexander BEFORE you started looking at names?

Because I had no idea.

I DO believe that people over think the whole name thing. As long as the initials do not create a wierd word, the name is easy enough to spell and pronounce and wont make a kindergarten teacher go insane, just do it.

tct1219 · May 2010

Ilumine:
Ok, did you know that Saunders was a derivative of Alexander BEFORE you started looking at names?

Because I had no idea.

I DO believe that people over think the whole name thing. As long as the initials do not create a wierd word, the name is easy enough to spell and pronounce and wont make a kindergarten teacher go insane, just do it.

Well I've been reading name books since I was like 8 years old (my friends and I were naming our future kids even then, which I'm sure is odd) so it's sometimes difficult to see/ hear them from an outsider's perspective! I know most people don't have a clue where most names come from, which makes it easier, but since I know they're related, I wonder if they sound or look too much alike? That's why I need help from this board

I figured I was overthinking. Thank you.

asickles98 · May 2010

You are overthinking it. They look and sound okay together. Just pick a fn that flows with the other two. Unless you are looking for a reason not to use your hubby's choice. I say he picked the middle name you get to pick the first name. But that is just me. Plus how often do people really use their middle name?

krissyh21 · May 2010

If it was Alexander Xander that would be weird. Alexander Saunders is not even close to weird IMO.

crystal959 · May 2010

krissyh21:
If it was Alexander Xander that would be weird. Alexander Saunders is not even close to weird IMO.

She said sounds like Saunders...so my first thought was that it IS Xander

elizabeth429 · May 2010

I think it sounds/looks just fine. I actually like it.

krissyh21 · May 2010

cadegani:
krissyh21:
If it was Alexander Xander that would be weird. Alexander Saunders is not even close to weird IMO.

She said sounds like Saunders...so my first thought was that it IS Xander

Saunder and Xander do not sound a like to me.

Saunder = Sawn-der

Xander = Zan-der

But if it is Xander, I wouldn't use Alexander.

Ms Molly · May 2010

I don't think it's weird.

tct1219 · May 2010

cadegani:
krissyh21:
If it was Alexander Xander that would be weird. Alexander Saunders is not even close to weird IMO.

She said sounds like Saunders...so my first thought was that it IS Xander

No it is Saunders, just spelled slightly differently. Thank you guys, I figured I was overthinking it! We already have a first name, it's just that it's a family name (I didn't mention it because I figured people would comment on how much they hated it instead of the mn question- it's Wolf) and in case it doesn't fit him I want him to have another option.