26 days to go,still no name. Owen? Alexander?

newportbride715

Owen and Alexander are this week's 2 finalists... Last name is long. Big brother is Lukas. We're fine w/ Alex as a nn. I am Irish so a Celtic name like Owen makes some sense, although our last name is Swedish and Alexander probably technically "goes" better w/ that.... I am over-analyzing everything and nothing seems "perfect'!!

redhotchili83

I prefer Owen with Lukas.  Lukas and Alex are a little too similar for me.

manda326

I like Owen better

vicky_d

I really like Owen!

huahualove

I honestly like both names. I think Owen Alexander would be a great name so still if you wanted then nn Alex you could use it.

benmel31

I vote for Owen!

PhilsWife07

Alexander.

PhilsWife07

I don't know if you call him Luke at all, but Owen and Luke Wilson are also famous actor brothers. Something to consider.

hsm

I really like both names. But I would vote for Alexander.

RedCardinal

Owen. We are Irish too, and my kids names are Brady and Nolan. Nolan is pretty similar to Owen. GL in choosing!

newportbride715

Yes, he is called Luke at times and I expect that he will be more often as he grows up but who knows... I did actually think of Luke and Owen Wilson recently but for some reason it did not bother me (even though most things do!) I guess I just don't think of them a that famous of a pair, as say, naming my kids Brad and Angelina... kwim? But thanks for the feedback! I am SO torn.

kygirlie113

I dislike Owen; it has a negative association for me.

I REALLY like Alexander!

femmepink

Alexander.

I like more classic names.

Kaley28

Love Alexander!

BethPSU

I really like Owen.  We almost chose it for DS#2.  I like Alexander as a mn better.  I think the point about Luke and Owen Wilson is relevent, but if it doesn't bother you than go for it. 

plutoisaplanet

I think they're both excellent choices, but I like Alexander better.  Alex and Luke have a nice ring to it, imo.  

Good luck! 

Loganswife

I prefer Alexander.

sweetpea2003

I like them both but give a slight edge to Owen.  I also think Owen and Lukas is a better sib set.  Alex and Lukas is a little too similar in sound.

MaybeMore

Our last name is Chinese, and believe me, my kids' names don't "go" with that.  If you were wanting to name them something a bit off the wall, I'd consider the last name.  If not...don't sweat it.  Sven or Oksana would be absurd with our LN, but no one would think a reasonably traditional name was odd at all. 

karen_loy

huahualove:

I honestly like both names. I think Owen Alexander would be a great name so still if you wanted then nn Alex you could use it.

this, owen alexander sounds great

if I had to pick just one I'd go with owen

sugarpumpkin716

i never cared for owen and have always loved alexander.

MAMAxB

I prefer Owen. Owen Alexander sounds great though.

JMU_Bride09

I think that Alexander would probably work better with a Swedish last name.