My friend is having a baby boy. She is deciding wether to give the child the name Alexander or Xander. If she chooses Alexander, she will call him Xander. Her husband wants to use Xander, so people FOR SURE call him that, but my friend wants a proper name, that will carry into adulthood. Whats peoples opinions? Also the middle names are between Alexander or Xander Mathew and Alexander or Xander Michael. Which sounds better? Thanks!!
2006-12-23 12:47:35 · 33 answers · asked by misty n justin 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
well i like both names so much it is really hard to decide and i really think that when he grows up it will be nice for him to have a proper name to use and he has many options on what to use. i think xander i more of a cool name when alexander is more of a business man's name . either way xander will be what he is called. Alexander Mathew is my personal fav.
2006-12-23 13:32:10 · answer #1 · answered by gina 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't care too much for Xander so I'd definitely go for Alexander. In the future, he may want to go by Alexander or Alex, etc. That will give him choices. I think it's a good idea to name him something proper because you never know what he'll be when he grows up...and in the corporate world, Xander isn't too familiar. Sorry to say, but people stereotype so that could cause problems later on.
As for the middle name, I think Michael goes better with both. It flows more.
2006-12-23 13:04:49 · answer #2 · answered by Hootie562 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go with Alexander. He'll be able to let everyone know what he prefers to be called, and people will call him that. Whether or not your friend gives him the full name Alexander, people will see the name Xander and assume it is a nickname, and they will put Alexander on official paperwork and call him that in official situations. The boy will constantly have to correct people. This will be a bit of a hassle if it really is his name and he doesn't like it, but it will be a GIANT irritation if it is not, in fact, his real name.
Oh, and I like Michael as a middle name.
2006-12-23 13:29:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend has a little boy names Alexander and calls him Xander. Really, people will call hiim what the parents call him. So if they say Xander, he'll call himself Xander and everyone else will call him Xander. But the good thing about having a formal name and a nickname, when he grows up, he can call himself Alex, or Alexander or Xander - options are good.
My vote is for Alexander and call him Xander. :)
2006-12-23 13:13:51 · answer #4 · answered by Cara M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love Alexander Mathew. Not Xander, not Michael.
2006-12-23 13:02:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Xander Matthew
2006-12-23 12:53:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alexander
2006-12-23 14:38:53 · answer #7 · answered by Brand.New 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Xander Michael
2006-12-23 12:51:14 · answer #8 · answered by mama of 2 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Xander is a proper name. I think if she names him Alexander, people may call him Alex, regardless of whether she calls him Xander or not. I personally think she should just go with Xander...it's a good, PROPER name...and if she likes it, then go for it.
I like Xander Matthew the best. I don't like the name Michael.
2006-12-23 13:00:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Alexander Michael
2006-12-23 12:50:01 · answer #10 · answered by Empy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋