If You Like Alexander, You Might Love...
Baby boy name you love but fear is overused? Here are some possible substitutes.
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Alasdair
In this country, more recognizable with the Alistair spelling. Read More
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Alessandro
For anyone seeking a more exotic and unusual version of Alexander, this is a real winner. Notable namesakes include the great Italian opera composer Scarlotti and the influential physicist Alessa... Read More
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Alexander
Alexander has been in the Top 25 since 1991, and is still at a high Number 8. The noble Alexander has led to the popularity of so many spin-offs, such as Alex, Zander, Xan and Zan--not to mention ... Read More
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Constantine
This Roman Emperor's name has long considered too grand for an American boy. But in this era of children named Augustine and Atticus, it just may be prime for an unlikely comeback. Constantine th... Read More
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Dominick
This is the second-to-the-original spelling of a name that's part yo, part upper-crust British. Dominick gets you more directly to nickname Nick. Read More
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Frederick
Frederick, and friendlier nickname Fred, seemed almost to have disappeared, leaving just the memory of Freds past such as Astaire, Mr. Rogers and Flintsone, but today's parents are beginning to rec... Read More
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Magnus
Magnus, a powerful name with a commanding presence, is one of the newly unearthed ancient artifacts -- it dates back to Charlemagne being called Carolus Magnus, or Charles the Great. It was picked ... Read More
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Matthias
With Matthew sounding somewhat exhausted, and ancient endings sounding new again, this New Testament apostolic name makes an appealing and recommended choice. Both Mathias and Matias are well used... Read More
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Nathaniel
Although Nathan is more popular, the more dignified Nathaniel is firmly in the Top 100 and has been since the 1980s. Despite the profusion of Nat names around, Nathaniel remains singularly appeali... Read More
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Nicholas
Nicholas, though it has lost some ground (it was in the Top 10 from 1993 to 2002), is still a popular classic that would make an attractive, solid choice. A Greek name stemming from Nike, the godde... Read More
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