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Alexandre vs. Alexander

Would you think it’s weird that a boy who lives in an entirely English-speaking area is named Alexandre? He would probably be called Alex most of the time. Should we just go with Alexander? Nobody here speaks French. We’re not French either, but we’re naming him after someone named Alexandre. Thanks!

The Top Baby Name is...

Alexandre

31%

Alexander

69%

Poll created: Feb 19, 2014
Total Votes: 13
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Alexandre is pronounced like Alexandra in French. Go with the English spelling.
posted by guest :: 11 years ago | report
I like it, and if its special to you, then go for it!
posted by guest :: 11 years ago | report
^^ Alexandre is pronounced ah-lex-AHND with the r sound just barely making it onto the end. It’s not the same as Alexandra, which would be ah-lex-ahn-DRA.

I think if you want to honor someone, you should use their name. And if he goes by Alex then it won’t matter anyway.
posted by guest :: 11 years ago | report
If you are naming him after someone called Alexandre, that’s the way I’d spell it. It’s not pronounced like Alexandra.
posted by guest :: 11 years ago | report

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