If so youll probably want to look at baby names with a bit of length to them.

Long boy names that can be shortened. Angelo Angie Angel Origin. Im following this as Im simular with wanting a long name that can be shortened. My husband loves Thomasand its not a bad name you can have Tom or Tommybut we already have a Thomas in the family and Id like a name that is at least unique to the familyimmediate friend circlealthough at this stage I have a feeling ill give in but would love to come up with something where I feel at least I contributed.

There are so many options nowadays. I LOVED Rupert but DH hates it and had vetoed it. A popular choice as it can be shortened to Max which is a popular name itself the name has a lofty meaning.

Yes a shortened name counts as a nickname. We already have an ollie oliver. Alexander Alex Alec Xander Arlo Ender Origin.

We like long names that can be shortened eg. The name means mountain and is a Norman-French word in origin. Is Macalister never ok for a first name.

Would love your help with some suggestions. Many 8-letter names can be shortened to various nicknames. People with long names often find friends and family will shorten their names because its easier.

Andrew Andy Drew Andre Origin. Theodore - Theo DH hates Theodore plus its on the top 20 UK baby names this year so that means its out Any suggestions please help. So far the only name we have on the list is Alex Alexander.