Both Lysander and Leander have been on my list for as long as I can remember.
Which name do you prefer and why?
I think I really like [name_m]Lysander[/name_m] best as it sounds a little more distinctive and I love how you can get to [name_u]Sacha[/name_u] as a nickname 
But is it too much?Iām not sure how wearable it will be IRL?
Thank you kindly!
I donāt really have a preference between the names, but I love [name_u]Sacha[/name_u]! I donāt think [name_m]Lysander[/name_m] is āanymoreā than [name_m]Leander[/name_m]. They both seem wearable to me.
Thank you! Super pleased to know that you donāt find [name_m]Lysander[/name_m] too much more than [name_m]Leander[/name_m] 
[name_m]Just[/name_m] trying to choose one out of these two names to discuss with hubby. He gets a little overwhelmed when I present him with too many names all at once. Lol. If only we were both name nerds 
I agree with @futuremama! If you love them both, I would start with [name_m]Leander[/name_m] with DH. It is a slightly safer choice, and since it doesnāt have a nn with it, it will probably be less overwhelming for him.
So true! I also think [name_m]Leander[/name_m] may be the slightly āsaferā option out of the two. Hehe - I always get so excited after daydreaming about names and then bombard DH as soon as he gets home from work. Never goes down very well!
I get that! Iām single, but when I try to talk to my family about names, theyāre the exact same way! They get worn down so quickly! Maybe you could try suggesting names on the weekends more? Heās probably exhausted after work, which may be adding to his lack of name enthusiasm!
I think both are lovely, and totally useable!
Hehe - well you know the feeling then! Itās excitement quickly followed by deflation 
Weekend name discussions are definitely the way to go! Iām just never patient enough, unfortunately 
Thank you again for your very helpful responses 
Thank you! Oooh - now Iām feeling like I should bring up both names and just go for it 
I love them both! Itās funny, I was stuck between these same two names for a character in a story I wrote once. I went with [name_m]Lysander[/name_m], in case you were wondering.
In any case, congratulations! I donāt think you can go wrong with either choice.
Hugs!
Thank you sincerely for your very kind response 
I think we both obviously have wonderful taste. Haha! I lean more towards [name_m]Lysander[/name_m] too and Iām so excited that you chose it for your character. [name_f]May[/name_f] I please ask what kind of personality traits he possesses? [name_m]Just[/name_m] curious to know the kind of imagery you associate with this beautiful name!
Definitely do it!! 
Gladly.
Okay, so my [name_m]Lysander[/name_m] is eighteen-years-old, and the son of a recently deceased Emperor (their relationship was strained, to say the least) of a fictional land. This of course means he is next in line for the throne. The people of [name_m]Lysander[/name_m]'s homeland donāt care for him much, because his mother (now exiled) was considered an outsider. There was some contention as to whether he deserved to lead them at all. He starts off as kind of a villain (he kidnaped a baby), but there is much inner turmoil.
Lysanderās people are a type of warrior race, but he dislikes violence. So to keep up appearences, he pretends to be rougher and tougher than he really is. Heās a serious young man. Heās very proper and formal. Heās calm. Heās objective, but is constantly self-doubting.
In the end, of course, with the help of a cheeky young woman (who was supposed to be his prisoner) he casts off his insecurities, and does the right thing. After much wrestling with right and wrong, he realizes heād rather not be a villain, and leads his empire in a new direction.
I was sure that my readers wouldnāt like him much. I didnāt think theyād approve of his relationship with the prisoner (her name is [name_u]Cricket[/name_u]), but he was overwhelmingly popular.
Iām sorry if that is a little lengthy, but I hope you enjoyed learning about my [name_m]Lysander[/name_m]. And if this helped you at all, my life as an amature writer is now complete.
Thank you for sharing this 
[name_m]Reading[/name_m] about your [name_m]Lysander[/name_m] has only made me like the name even more (okay - maybe except for the kidnapping component!) I was absolutely engrossed in the snippets of the storyline you detailed. It sounds like it would make for excellent reading. Youāre a very talented writer!
Because [name_m]Lysander[/name_m] and [name_m]Leander[/name_m] are uncommon theyāre brave choices but I think both of them are wearable in real life.
I love seeing your posts and what names are on your mind. Seeing as [name_m]Lysander[/name_m] and [name_m]Leander[/name_m] have both been on your list for a very long time, I think this gives them added weight. They are steady sweethearts, not passing crushes. You can have confidence in them.
I prefer [name_m]Lysander[/name_m] for the same reason as you. Its letters and sounds are more pronounced and memorable. I think it has more magic. Both names are entirely wearable. Theyāre not difficult to spell or pronounce and feel relatively familiar given the shared ending with [name_m]Alexander[/name_m].
Lysanderās one of my all time favourite names, and 100% usable in my opinion. Iāve always seen [name_m]Lysander[/name_m] as intelligent, calm, sensible, and thoughtful, and I can easily imagine him working irl. I also think itās similar enough to [name_m]Alexander[/name_m] to be familiar sounding to most.
Thank you @kachenka,
Your response was so lovely to read and extremely heartwarming 
Iām always very hesitant to come on here and post my thoughts as I worry about how my very eclectic taste in names will be viewed. So far Iāve brought up the most diverse group of names and admittedly, itās a little confronting to showcase these and admit to liking them all ([name_m]Gilbert[/name_m], [name_m]Roger[/name_m], [name_m]Alastair[/name_m]/Alistair/Alasdair, [name_m]Pierre[/name_m] and now [name_m]Lysander[/name_m] and [name_m]Leander[/name_m] 
) I do worry that Iām perceived as a bit of an indecisive basket case on here
Thank you for also pointing out that [name_m]Lysander[/name_m] and [name_m]Leander[/name_m] are both longtime loves of mine. Itās so true that these names therefore play more of a significant role in this name choice. Iām thrilled to read that you also like [name_m]Lysander[/name_m] that bit more than [name_m]Leander[/name_m], for the same reasons as me 
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart 
Yes - I too think that either would be a bold choice! Iām just hoping that itās not a choice that would be viewed as too over the top. I think girls can get away with OTT names more than boys can, sadly. Itās just the way our world is 