there are quite abit of people that spell it that way i know the original spelling is Alexander but i have always liked it spelled Aleczander you guys would not agree on it for his 1st name so i moved it to his middle and you still dont like it!!the reason his name is Nolan aleCZander is because Aleczander was my hubby's best friend's name that died...i was just wondering why people make such a big deal about alexander being spelled aleczander..
2007-10-06 06:48:38 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
thank you! now somebody understands....i have 2 kids and then i am going to have twins...and we have the boys name chose which is Nolan Aleczander but people keep saying i am dumb to spell Aleczander that way! i just wanted to see why??
2007-10-06 06:59:51 · update #1
this is his middle name not his first!
2007-10-06 14:05:01 · update #2
For me, the incorrect spelling is hard to get past. Alexander is a classic name with a lot of history behind it, but to see it spelled that way just ruins it...sorry.
It all boils down to this...it's YOUR child, if you truly want his middle name to be Aleczander, then by all means do it. However, you asked for opinions and that's what people gave you.....not a lot of people like the spelling of the name. It's still your choice though.
2007-10-06 15:31:28 · answer #1 · answered by Reese 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Likely due to the fact that it is NOT a valid form, and to be honest, I've never met a single person that misspelled it that way (common as you may think it).
Aleksander and Aleksandar, for example, are foreign variants (Polish, Albanian, Serbian, etc.), but those spellings are used in those dialects for a reason. In Polish, for one, I am not aware of a single name that actually contains an X, but "ks" is commonly used in names like Aleksy, Feliks, Ksawery (Xavier) and Maksymilian.
However, there is absolutely no reason to use "Aleczander" unless you honestly didn't know the spelling and thought you needed a "cz" blend to make the "x" sound. LOL And that -- I'm certain -- is why many seem to find it an unattractive choice.
If the family friend in question happened to have that misspelling, it's up to you if you want to use it or correct it to the proper, familiar form. Either would honor him just as much. But if you choose to keep the incorrect "cz" spelling, you simply have to be prepared to deal with some negative reactions ... and constant corrections (not fun, having to spell a very-common name on a daily basis, I assure you LOL).
Ps. The "original" spelling is actually Αλεξανδρος (Alexandros). If you want unique, give that a try. ;) Alexander is Alexander no matter how it's spelled. Still a nearly-top-ten name, either way. Like I said, if the friend's was misspelled, and you don't feel Alexander would probably honor him, stick to your guns. But do your child a favor and keep it in the middle. It really is a hassle having to constantly correct insurance forms, medical histories, credit reports, etc. all "incorrectly" filed as Alexander. A common name is generally assumed to have the most familiar spelling, after all. In other words, think of your son before getting defensive, because personal opinions aside, most of the naysayers are making excellent points.
2007-10-06 08:42:45 · answer #2 · answered by Irish Mommy 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
The traditional spelling is Alexander, but there is nothing wrong with your spelling.
Because of the significance of Aleczander, I think it is a great choice! I prefer it for a middle name, though, due to the many misspellings your child will endure throughout his lifetime if used as a first name.
Nolan Aleczander is a great name!
Congratulations and best wishes to you and your growing family!
2007-10-08 07:00:46 · answer #3 · answered by mjh 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hey, it's your kid. And chances are that you're able to pick a name that will be appropriate for your lifestyle.
But you're asking for opinions. And from where I sit, kreaatif spellings look horribly unsophisticated. So if I'm some day interviewing your kid for a job, Aleczander will *not* make me think, "gee, that young man has a clever mama."
It may make me think rather unkind things. Perhaps this is small minded of me, but there it is - there are stereotypes attached to names like Brinleigh and Aleczander and Kaleb and K'Aylie and they are not positive.
It's lovely to honor your husband's friend. But since you're asking for opinions on Yahoo! Answers, then here's mine: Alexander is a lovely name. Aleczander is dreadful.
2007-10-06 07:55:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Because it is spelled wrong. Alexander is a perfectly nice name. Spelling it Aleczander just makes it trendy. It also makes the parent seem illiterate and uneducated imo.
2007-10-06 10:05:08 · answer #5 · answered by bbwdys4 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
People are reacting out of ignorance and/or concern.
Most people have never seen the variant "Aleczander. I handn't either, thanks. I might project my own ignorance and wonder whether Nolan's parents knew how to spell. However, if it has meaning for you and you plan to impart this meaning to your son, then go for it.
Now if this were his *first* name, you'd also be handing him a life-long inconvenience. I have unusual first and last names, which I'm proud of. However, I have to spell my name for someone at least once a day (thank G I don't have a phone-based job). Over the course of my lifetime, I will have spent 3 weeks spelling out my name. Yay.
2007-10-06 07:14:17 · answer #6 · answered by tootooplay 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Aleczander just looks pretentious. I understand naming him after someone who's important to you, but at the same time you need to consider what a pain in the rear that'll be for your kid later on.
2007-10-06 11:27:48 · answer #7 · answered by Caitlin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, as a middle name it's no big deal, although when I was a small girl, I was furious with my mother for giving me a first name that no one could spell or pronounce. All my siblings had things personalized things that were not available to me. As the 38 year old, my name is now very popular and I just received my first set of crayons with my name on the label. Finally!
2007-10-06 06:59:56 · answer #8 · answered by Euphorickc 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What you name your kid, is your business...however I can assure you that not "everyone" hates that spelling because 1) there are nearly 7 billion people on the planet that make up "everyone" and not all of them have heard of or seen that name and 2) I'm part of everyone and I don't hate it.
I prefer the Russian spelling Aleksandr but the way you are spelling it is fine also...why do it just like everyone else? Besides, any of the 3 ways is spelled such that it would not (should not) hamper it being pronounced correctly.
2007-10-06 07:00:54 · answer #9 · answered by . 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't care what people name their kids. I am just glad I don't have to pay for them.
Spelling any name in an alternate way, seems like the parent is trying to be unique and special-- and trendy and pretentious. Trying to get attention. Little Alecz will never have a pencil and paper set, or a sign to put on the door of his room, with his name on it, unless it is spelled incorrectly- Alex.
Unless you have it custom made for him.
2007-10-06 07:18:51 · answer #10 · answered by danashelchan 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋