Names similar to Alexander

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Names similar to Alexander
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Tue, 08-14-2007 - 4:14pm

OK, so I'm now within a month of my due date and DH, who had previously been open to other names, has now decided that Alexander is the one. Don't get me wrong, I really really like the name, but it is literally the most popular boy name in our state. Our girls are Carina and Amia - not even in the vicinity of popular.

So, I'm looking for suggestions for other very strong, masculine names with a similar feel to Alexander.

Mommy to Carina, Amia, and Everett
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Registered: 06-14-2003
Tue, 08-14-2007 - 4:36pm
Sebastian has just come up on this board. Also Julian.
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Tue, 08-14-2007 - 6:23pm

Could you use Alexander with a less popular nn - Alec, Lex, Zander, Anders? My oldest son is Alexander and it's not very popular around here. I've never grown tired of it.

Other ideas:

Cameron
Alistair
Zachary
Evander
Nathanial
Allen
Callum
Malcolm
Maximilian

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Registered: 04-15-2007
Tue, 08-14-2007 - 10:25pm

Some suggestions for names similar to Alexander (in my opinion):

Patrick
Austin
Matthew
Andrew
William
Warner
James
Russell
Christopher

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Registered: 03-20-2003
Tue, 08-14-2007 - 10:37pm

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Registered: 10-13-2005
Wed, 08-15-2007 - 8:53am

How about:


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Registered: 03-10-2005
Wed, 08-15-2007 - 1:40pm

I have been thinking of having a different nickname - Zane is my favorite even though it's a bit of a stretch from Alexander.

Thanks for everyone's suggestions. I've been trying for either Thomas or William. I actually thought Dean was going to be it (named after DH's dad) but his dad just told him he never liked the name. I've also tried to keep Everett on the table. I think I will bring up a few others that have been suggested.

Thanks again!

Mommy to Carina, Amia, and Everett