Boy Name Axel, WDYT?
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Boy Name Axel, WDYT?
| Mon, 10-25-2004 - 2:55pm |
My husband loves the name Axel for a boy. It has a very good meaning (father of peace, divine source of life) but I'm not sold on it. If he wins me over on this name, the name would be Axel James. I have two boys named Jericho & Canaan. My personal favorite is Jonas Jeffrey. The middle names are taken from family members so I am limited to James, Jeffrey, Levi or Kade as middle names. What are your thoughts about the name Axel?

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I kinda of like it. Its unique. But it may not be a good idea to use it as a first name. Maybe a middle name? Jonas Axel? maybe?
It's a shame that it has such a nice meaning, and is a family name, b/c unfortunately, I grimaced when I heard the name in the title of your post--the only thing it brought to mind for me was a dirty, seedy rocker. I'm so sorry!! But since it is a family name, perhaps you can use it in the middle name spot instead?
I mean, I don't know how many times Guns 'N' Roses is going to try and make a comeback, so the connotation with the name may fade quicker than we know it, but just in case...I would probably advise against using it as a first name.
Best of luck to you!
I probably wouldn't use it myself, but that is just because it doesn't suit my naming style but I think that it suits yours VERY well, I love the way it fits with brothers Jericoh and Canaan.
I like Axel Kade or Axel Jeffrey best, of the MN options you've listed. Axel James is just too "boring" for me personally. I think the MN James is sort of blah especially with a "wow" type of name like your sons will all have!
Levi is a name I really like, but I just don't feel that Axel Levi flows well. Maybe you could use both, either Axel James Levi or Axel Levi James, if two MNs are a possibility (?) I think those sound nice.
Out of the possibilities you listed, I love Axel Levi and think Axel James would be a good alternative.
Michele
how about Axton? is unique, cool, distinctive..yet similar to Axel, even similar to Ashton(and other "ton" "ston" "ten "tan" names) that are commonly liked now, would be great fit. and no visions of GnR with a little change.
Jericho, Canaan, Axton
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