: Which spelling do you prefer for our upcoming baby boy?

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  1. #1
    Registered User

    Jan 2009
    Brisbane, Australia
    52

    Which spelling do you prefer?

    I am expecting a baby boy in about 3 weeks and DH and I have pretty much narrowed down our search to the name Alessio or Alesio. The name is a version of Alexander.

    Just wondering which spelling everyone prefers?

    We have a 17 month old boy whose name is Mateo (in case that has any impact on your decision).

    Feel free to suggest some other name options too. I'm still on the lookout in case I find one that I/we like more than Alesio or Alessio.

    I look forward to hearing your suggestions!

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Dec 2007
    Sunny Qld
    14,682

    Alessio for me!

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Dec 2006
    Melbourne
    3,737

    Alessio for me too, it just looks more balanced.

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Sep 2005
    In the middle of nowhere
    9,362

    Same as the other girls Alessio. I've only ever known it spelt that way.

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Jan 2008
    Euroa, Victoria
    438

    Same, Alessio. I don't think I'd personally use 2 'o' ending names, but if you are happy go for it! Good luck, 2 boys is loads of fun!

  6. #6
    Registered User

    Oct 2007
    Brissy
    2,208

    For me it comes down to pronounciation - do you say it ah-LESS-ioh or ah-lee-see-oh

    If its the Less one I'd use the double ss

  7. #7
    Registered User

    Jan 2009
    Brisbane, Australia
    52

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    Thanks everyone!

    Sneakysparkle - I would pronounce it A-less-io. I see your point about the 'less'.

    catherinemoses - It's so hard to find names that match with Mateo (not similar sounding but that are the same style) that don't end in 'o'. I guess it's like the girl versions of Nina, Lara, Mia. A lot of girls names tend to end in 'a'. I'm open to other names although I don't have much time up my sleeve.

    Keep the votes and comments coming!!

  8. #8
    Registered User

    Apr 2009
    Sydney
    2,350

    Alessio for me!
    Me too!


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk so please forgive my spelling mistakes!!