Ander instead of Anders?

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Ander instead of Anders?
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Wed, 04-12-2006 - 6:25pm

I really 'like' the name Anders and saw Ander on it's own without the 's'. Now I think the reason why I don't 'love' Anders is because of the 's'. I love Ander. WDYT?

Garran has been my pick for a boy for awhile now but it's like I'm almost getting tired of it already.

Terra.
Mommy to
Ethan Robert
and Logan Ryley

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Registered: 12-09-2005
Wed, 04-12-2006 - 6:29pm
I guess it could work. Its a very strong name, both Anders and Ander are. I prefer Anders personally, but I like Ander as well. It does seem unfinished to be however.

                             
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Registered: 10-14-2005
Wed, 04-12-2006 - 6:54pm

Ooh, I really like that for you! I think it works nicely. And I do like it better than Garran (which is nice, just not as nice as Ander imo). I really like Ander with Ethan and Logan.




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Wed, 04-12-2006 - 7:11pm

I'm really loving it with Ethan and Logan as well. Hopefully it will pass dh's test. He liked Anders so I think he will like Ander. Fingers crossed, lol.

Terra.

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Wed, 04-12-2006 - 10:45pm

I really like Ander! It is a nice variation of Anders.

Robyn
Ds Anders 5-27-04
Edd #2 boy

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Thu, 04-13-2006 - 12:50pm

Dh likes Ander better than Garran, yeahhh! I'm really loving it. It looks like it's the top contender right now for us for a boy's name. The only problem will be a mn because I've got a ton that I like with Ander. I still like Garran and will keep it on our list. As for a girl's name, I'm still undecided between a few. Ah well, I've got time to decide.

Terra.

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Thu, 04-13-2006 - 1:28pm

HOORAY!



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Thu, 04-13-2006 - 1:30pm

Ander is old nickname for Anders but many nicknames has become names over the

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Thu, 04-13-2006 - 2:29pm

Here are the mn's that I came up with lastnight to go with Ander. Dh hasn't had a say in them, once he does I imagine my list will be much shorter, lol. I will post a poll once the list does get a bit shorter.

Ander Callahan
Ander Conlan
Ander Samson
Ander Bryson
Ander Brennan
Ander Sebastian
Ander Clayton
Ander Bennett
Ander Trenton
Ander Bentley
Ander Preston
Ander Truman
Ander Seaton
Ander Colton
Ander Silas
Ander Sutton

One's that stick out to me right now would be Ander Preston, Ander Colton, and Ander Silas (although I don't think dh would go for the last one). WDYT?
Oh, very cute little guys you babysit.

Terra.

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Thu, 04-13-2006 - 2:45pm

I really love Ander Conlan, Ander Brennan, Ander Clayton, Ander Bryson and Ander Colton.


Ander Preston I'm torn on. I like the way it sounds, but I think this name is about to become very trendy. I'm hearing it tossed around a lot more lately AND it's the name of a character on two highly rated tv shows (Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy).




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Registered: 04-13-2006
Thu, 04-13-2006 - 4:56pm
What about Garren Anders. I like both names.

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