Message: "Alexander." - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Alexander.

by Chrysanthemum (hayleyskye)

5/14/2009, 9:46 PM

I have been told that Alexander "Xander" is too Greek to use for an Australian child, I don't agree but what do others think?

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- Marija Luminitsa

5/15/2009, 10:59 PM

I have a Greek friend who thinks the nickname Xander is a bit silly because of the way it divides the elements in Alexander illogically, so hearing the idea that it is "too Greek" is really funny to me.

- dolliemom (guest)

5/15/2009, 6:34 PM

My all-time favorite boy's name (and the name of our first born). Not too Greek- a great name that works almost anywhere.

- Bex

5/15/2009, 4:28 PM

HA HA!

Seriously thats so funny! I know more Alexander's that are not Greek. I know a fair few Nick's and Georges that are greek.

Actually my mum and I were talking names the other day and her friend had a baby named George. And she said oh thats too Greek! lol. Silly mum!

- EgYpTiAn PrInCeSs

5/15/2009, 9:20 AM

Alexander is a universal name. It can be used anywhere. I love that name.

- Elena

5/15/2009, 7:17 AM

That's ridiculous. Alexander is universal. It's about as bad as my sister telling me Sophias / Sofias should have dark hair and eyes. Apparently, it never occurred to her that many Sophias / Sofias have light hair and eyes.

Besides, it's not like you're pairing Alexandros with a non-Greek surname. Even then, no one has the right to judge you.

- Lovely (vomiting)

5/15/2009, 2:15 AM

This is ridiculous. No, it is not 'too Greek.' Alexander is a common name in Australia and plenty of people use the nn Xander.

Also, really, is anything too... anything... for Australia? We're multicultural.

- Chrisell +6

5/15/2009, 12:41 AM

In Sydney? Have they SEEN Marrickville?

Given how high the Greek population in Sydney is anyway, I can't imagine anyone believing that. An Alexander 'Xander' will fit right in whether he's Greek or not.

*Former Dulwich Hill resident*

- Lovely (vomiting) +1

5/15/2009, 2:17 AM

I don't think Cassie lives in Sydney.

One of my best friends lives in Dulwich Hill! /OT

- Chrisell

5/15/2009, 2:31 AM

My bad :)

I was certain Cassie was in Sydney, but I've got my wires crossed at some point - she's in Melbourne.

Same argument applies though - Melbourne has a large Greek population too!

This message was edited 5/15/2009, 2:36 AM

- Aine (poetic_freedom) +3

5/15/2009, 1:55 AM

LOL

Marrickville isn't quite so Greek-centric these days but I thought the same thing. That comment about Alexander is like saying that Chloe is too Greek or Sarah and Joshua are too Hebrew.

- Chrysanthemum (hayleyskye) +1

5/15/2009, 4:43 AM

I was told "but you're not Catholic" when I mentioned Noah. WTF?

- EgYpTiAn PrInCeSs

5/15/2009, 9:26 AM

Noah is a nice name. There are many people who read the Bible who are not Catholic. You don't have to be Catholic to use a Biblical name haha lol. I wonder what they are thinking haha lol. ;)

- Chrisell

5/15/2009, 2:38 AM

Yeah exactly :)

I lived in Dulwich Hill in 04-05, during the soccer world cup that was between Greece and Portugal. Oh man, was it noisy!

I do rather miss my Greek butcher in Dulwich Hill hehe.

- Nicola

5/15/2009, 12:37 AM

What?!

That's garbage. My brother (I'm Australian) is Alexander (he's twenty-eight), and his nickname is Zand (same as Xand or Xander really). Additionally I have met several little boys named Xander in my travels through music / playgroups / dance / school.

If you were spelling is Aleksandr or something I'd say, hmm, maybe that's a bit awkward, but Alexander is a fine, handsome name for an Austalian!

- Fran (Mondays Child) +1

5/14/2009, 11:56 PM

That's just ridiculous

- Andromache (Hannah Ruth)

5/15/2009, 7:07 AM

Ditto.

- Alcyone

5/14/2009, 11:52 PM

I love Alexander with the nickname Xander. Alexander isn't too Greek for an Australian child. I've met plenty of Alexanders and none of them have been Greek. One went by Xander sometimes.

This message was edited 5/14/2009, 11:58 PM

- DakotaGrace (AnnaMichelle)

5/14/2009, 11:15 PM

I think it's fine :)

- Amazing

5/14/2009, 10:56 PM

Don't listen to them! Alexander is a great name, and well suited on any nationality.

- Gen Eng Blu Ros

5/14/2009, 10:07 PM

Hm, maybe it's not as popular in Australia as it is here. I know three Alexanders, one nicknamed Xander, and I've never heard anyone call it "too Greek." I think it's fine for any child. It a very strong, very old name and I love it.

- Melissa.

5/14/2009, 10:05 PM

Oh gosh no, it's far too common these days to be considered too Greek.

- I_Love_Jesus +3

5/14/2009, 9:52 PM

Seriously. How many people in this world have that name who arent "Greek". Give me a break.

- Chrysanthemum (hayleyskye) +2

5/14/2009, 10:18 PM

Yeah thats basically what I said. The conversation was like this:

Person: Have you decided on a name yet?
Me: Not really but we both don't mind Alexander.
Person: Alexander?
Me: Yeah, why is there something wrong with it?
Person: Its a bit too Greek don't you think?
Me: Um, no. I like like Xander as a nickname though not Alex
Person: Xander sounds even more Greek, plus everyone would call him Alex anyway.
Me: Not if we introduce him as Xander.
Person: But its not even Australian.
Me: Neither is your name, my name is Greek too.

- Sofia +1

5/15/2009, 4:42 AM

Just out of curiosity, is there such a thing as an Australian name (apart from possible Native names)?

- Chrysanthemum (hayleyskye)

5/15/2009, 4:44 AM

No idea. Kylie? But thats Aboriginal I think.

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