I love Alexander. It's MH's middle name. Do you like the nn Alex?
I don't mind Alex, but like that there are tons of nickname possibilities. DH and I are more likely to come up with our own nickname for him anyway, just like we call G "Bee" a lot of the time. I also use her full name quite a lot which we'll probably do with this one too.
I love Alexander for somewhat obvious reasons and there are cute nick names. But then given my kids names I guess we have an affinity towards Russian names.
I love the name Alexander. I never hear it either, if that helps. James is also a popular name, but we haven't met too many James while being out and about. If you love, I say go for it!
Emerson Kate, born 38w5d on 4/6/12 at 6:02 p.m., 5 lbs 13 oz and 18 3/4 inches. Lucas Matthew, born 39w5d on 4/11/14 at 8:20 a.m., 7 lbs 4 oz and 20 inches.