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11-29-2012 at 10:55 AM
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Alexander David??

My husband's family has this tradition of naming their first son after two family members that have passed on. In my husband's case it's Alexander and David. I am having a hard time choosing which one should be my lo's first name. To me, David Alexander flow better but a lot of people have that name. However, Alexander David sounds forced. What do you ladies think?
 
11-29-2012 at 10:59 AM
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I think the flow of Alexander David is fine, and although Alexander is more popular than David, I'm not a huge fan of the name David.  Which name do you like better?  That is the one I would pick for a FN?  Do you have any deceased relatives from your side of the family you would like to honor to give you more options?
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11-29-2012 at 11:09 AM
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I really like it
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11-29-2012 at 11:15 AM
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They both sound good, but I like David more than Alexander so I'd switch it to David Alexander. Alexander is more popular among babies born today than David.
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11-29-2012 at 11:16 AM
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I'd probably go with Alexander David, more NN options for Alexander.
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11-29-2012 at 11:25 AM
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I like it! I think it flows fine
 
11-29-2012 at 12:51 PM
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MelRC117:
I think the flow of Alexander David is fine, and although Alexander is more popular than David, I'm not a huge fan of the name David.

Agreed! Besides, if you don't like the tradition or the names, I don't think you are obligated to continue the tradition. You are allowed to choose names that you and your DH like or a MN that honors your family instead. 


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11-30-2012 at 3:23 AM
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I like David Alexander better.
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