is Zander too cool?

Puddlezzz · December 2010

So my DH really likes Zander and I;m on the fence. I'm just kind of afraid of it being too cool (if you know what I mean?) We are having such a hard time finding a name for a boy because of my giant 23 cousin family! So what do you think?

melissa721 · December 2010

I like it as Xander. I also used to be a General Hospital fan back in the day so that may or may not have something to do with it.

MCMoo23 · December 2010

Zander is bad. Something about the Z makes it really harsh.

I like Xander, but only has a nickname for Alexander.

HappyAardvark · December 2010

melissa721:
I like it as Xander. I also used to be a General Hospital fan back in the day so that may or may not have something to do with it.

This... spelled correctly, it's a lot cooler of a name.

still_a_bride · December 2010

I like the spelling Xander better. It's a good name!

LydiaJay · December 2010

Definitely do not like the Zander spelling and not really loving it as Xander either.

If you're afraid it's "too cool" why not name him Alexander and just use it as a nickname?

Malibuxo · December 2010

I do prefer the spelling Xander, BUT I've heard of the name Zender before.

Maybe that's an option?

metzy144 · December 2010

still_a_bride:
I like the spelling Xander better. It's a good name!

this

tetris* · December 2010

First of all, it's Xander, and it's short for Alexander. So if you're going to do it, do it right! Alexander to be nicknamed Xander.

HappyAardvark · December 2010

tetris*:
First of all, it's Xander, and it's short for Alexander. So if you're going to do it, do it right! Alexander to be nicknamed Xander.

Hmmm... it's not ranked on SSA's database in the top 1000 names until beginning in 1999... though I'm pretty sure my mom was considering naming my little brother Xander until my dad nixed it... that was in the mid 80s. But we all have "unpopular" names, so that wouldn't necessarily be a shock to me.

tetris* · December 2010

HappyAardvark:
tetris*:
First of all, it's Xander, and it's short for Alexander. So if you're going to do it, do it right! Alexander to be nicknamed Xander.
Hmmm... it's not ranked on SSA's database in the top 1000 names until beginning in 1999... though I'm pretty sure my mom was considering naming my little brother Xander until my dad nixed it... that was in the mid 80s. But we all have "unpopular" names, so that wouldn't necessarily be a shock to me.

Did you quote the wrong person? Your response is non sequitur.

janice74 · December 2010

I love the name Xander, but yes, if you want him to have options use Alexander (which I also like) and just call him Xander.

I don't think of it as TOO cool. It reminds me of the character from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and he was cool but slightly geeky.

Moxie27 · December 2010

i don't think it's cool at all.

BrittRMere · December 2010

I like 'Xander' as a nickname for 'Alexander...'

It does have the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' connection for me, but only because I'm a nerd... And even then, Xander was my favorite character so it's all good. haha... (And his name was also short for 'Alexander.')

farrellashleigh · December 2010

must agree with everyone, it def should be Xander, but we are having the same dilemma with Ryder... I feel like it's a cool baby name, a cool toddler name, and even a cool teenager name, but as an adult... no way, I can't picture a neurosurgeon or something named Ryder, so now we're thinking maybe using it as a middle name??

Ella85 · December 2010

melissa721:
I like it as Xander. I also used to be a General Hospital fan back in the day so that may or may not have something to do with it.

Haha me too Melissa I totally thought GH.

I like Alexander with the NN Xander/Zander but I don't hate it on its own.

magsugar13 · December 2010

Moxie27:

i don't think it's cool at all.

oh, thank god

leb2be · December 2010

Moxie27:

i don't think it's cool at all.

this just made me LOL

ohfour · December 2010

I only like Xander as a nn for Alexander.

Puddlezzz · December 2010

OMG! Thank you to all!!! I totally forgot about that kind in Buffy! Definitely like it with the X better but I like it more as a NN to Alexander. I was just afraid it would sould like we were trying to be..... Idk. My DH wants to call him X. yep just X as a NN. The first time he said that I laughed! I just think I'm going to have to convince him differently! Thanks again guys.