Classic FN or a bit more unusual FN?

We haven’t yet found out the sex, but I am sort of obsessed with baby names. [name]Even[/name] though I’m only 13 weeks, I think we may have a boy’s name. Only I’m not sure of the order in which we should choose it. So, do you prefer

[name]William[/name] [name]Leander[/name]

or

[name]Leander[/name] [name]William[/name]?

Part of me really wants to use [name]Leander[/name] as a first name because it’s a bit more unusual, but [name]William[/name] is a “safe”, classic choice. What do you think? Last name is [name]Boman[/name]…

[name]Leander[/name] [name]William[/name]. As long as you and your partner love [name]Leander[/name], I see nothing wrong with going with it. It’s unusual, but not too out there :slight_smile:

I love both names so I think you are safe with either :slight_smile: Personally I would go with [name]Leander[/name]… its unusual, but not too out there like some names.

[name]Leander[/name], its becoming more heard of as a [name]Xander[/name] alternative, its not as out there as you may think.

I think both are great choices. I would go with the name you and your husband really connect with.

[name]Love[/name] [name]Leander[/name]! And I’m not too fond of any nns for [name]William[/name], so I’m more keen on [name]Leander[/name] [name]William[/name], personally, although both are nice. :slight_smile: I think [name]Leander[/name] nn [name]Leo[/name] is adorable.

[name]Leander[/name]! Most definitely.

[name]Leander[/name] [name]William[/name] sounds fantastic!

I agree with everyone else - go with [name]Leander[/name]. It’s unique but not out there. [name]William[/name] is a great, classic name but he’ll be in a sea of fellow [name]Williams[/name]. Not to mention, [name]William[/name] [name]Boman[/name] doesn’t flow nearly as well as [name]Leander[/name] [name]Boman[/name]. I also love the nn possibilities of [name]Lee[/name] or [name]Anders[/name].

Congrats! :slight_smile:

[name]LEANDER[/name]. In all caps, no less. This is such a fabulous, dashing, worldly, wearable name. I would use it myself but it rhymes with my last name. I would love to meet a boy named [name]Leander[/name] [name]William[/name].

I prefer [name]William[/name]…just can’t get on board with [name]Leander[/name]…it sounds feminine to me.