My girlfriend and I are having a HUGE fight right now:
Do people know that Xander is a nickname for Alexander? Meaning, if I first met you, and said, "My name if Xander," you might think, "Oh, that's short for Alexander?"
Please help us, or we are going to break up.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
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Of course. This was proven by one Xander Harris. And you know where he's from.
I definitely knew that, but I had to find it out at some point -- it wasn't intuitive.
But I've known it for the past ten years or so.
Why yes, how else would i draw parallels between friends/acquaintances named Alex and Vin Diesel's character from XXX?
if the "i had no idea" outnumber the "sure everyone knows that", who wins?
and for what it's worth, i had no idea. i think i thought xander started with a z, but i seriously doubt i ever went so far as to imagine it's spelling.
let's not ask who wins, baz, as that would clearly tip the scales. thank you all, though, for your honest responses. this is a very serious issue.
i'm PRETTY sure we'll be able to stay together regardless of the outcome, but if there are any snarky anonymi waiting in the wings, this could be your opportunity to win alex over!
i knew. credit: xander from buffy the vampire slayer.
What else would Xander be a nickname for?
Topher
ALSO, my older sister had a housemate in college called "ert".
anyone?
Pervert. i knew him. i knew him well. Pervert Ellis Jauron.
I tried to go by "Topher" for a month or so in fourth grade. Didn't stick.
Alex, regardless of whether you and Marni break up over this, you should definitely try going by Xander. Because your name would be XANDER ZALBEN.
Xander The Great, one of the most successful military commanders in history?
Nope, I wouldn't immediately put Alexander and Xander together if not told that it was short for it.
Totally.
Update: we didn't break up.
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