Alexander
-meaning: defender of the people
-origin: Greek
-potential nicknames: Alex, Xander
The Great! I’m sure that’s most people’s thought when they hear this name. I love how strong the name Alexander is, and that’s probably what has made it so darn popular! Alexander was a famous Greek leader of Macedon, one of Buffy’s quirky sidekicks (Xander Harris), and there have been quite a few Pope Alexander’s. The name is currently the 4th most popular name in the US, and its not going anywhere anytime soon.
Luke
-meaning: from Lucania
-origin: Greek
-potential nicknames: none
Matthew, Mark, _____, and John. Guess what name fits in there!? Yup, Luke. Luke is a prominent biblical figure, but he’s also a master Jedi! Kinda cool if you ask me. This is certainly a classic name, as its been around for a VERY long time. The meaning is kind of boring, but to many that doesn’t matter one bit. Luke is currently the 48th most popular name in the States, and its variant Lucas, is slightly ahead at number 39.
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We seriously considered Zander during our first pregnancy if we found out we were having a boy. I like Alexander because it's such a strong name. Luke, I like, but I like Luken better :) Viking-esk.
ReplyDeleteAlexander is popular option for us for a middle name right now :)
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