Henry or Roman?

[cheekster]

We thought we had decided, but over the last few days we are very split.

We know we are having a boy, he will be brother to Noah and our surname is one syllable beginning with S.

So its over to you mumsnetters, which do you prefer, Henry or Roman?

[activate]

Roman is an awful name so I'd vote Henry

I like Noah a lot

[lallyp]

Henry good
Roman bad

[strandedatsea]

Henry is lovely, although there are probably a few of them knocking around.

Roman too Posh and Becks for me.

[onimolap]

Prefer Henry (unless you have Russian/Slav ancestry).

[pilates]

Def Henry

[belgo]

I like Roman. I know a couple of boys with this name.

I wonder when Norman is going to make a comeback.

[ozmetric]

Henry :)

[DarciesmumandTTC2]

I love Henry - its on top of my list along with Reuben :)

[MilkNoSugarPlease]

Roman is lovely :)

[Alouiseg]

I have a Henry, Handsome Henry. Its a fantastic name.

[LetThereBeRock]

Roman.

[PaulineCampbellJones]

Love Henry
Know someone very pretentious with a Roman so it puts me off.

[AmandaCooper]

Henry

[StrictlyTory]

Roman. Less popular. Just sounds so strong and masculine.

[Mniemmniem]

Roman - my lovely Czech friend was called this, so gorgeous and smile that could light up a room and lovely personality to boot!

[happiestblonde]

NO ROMAN
YES HENRY

Out of interest - I always thought Henry could be sort of shortened to Harry but DP thinks I'm an absolute mentalist to believe this.
Who is right?

[susitwoshoes]

Roman, I'm of the generation to think Hooray when I see Henry. I do actually like Roman as a name.

[Bunbaker]

Loathe the name Roman. Too Posh and Becks for me as well.

I like Henry, but I prefer traditional names anyway. I have an unusual name and dislike it, so gave DD a name that people had heard of, could pronounce and could spell easily.

[belgo]

Prince Harry's real name is Henry.

But that's the royal family, maybe that proves your dh's point.

[happiestblonde]

I like the Hooray thing strangely. Thanks for proving me right :)

[Chynah]

Both lovely but prefer Roman (am biased though!)

[TechLovingDad]

How about Ark, or Moses?

[fivecrazymonkeys]

Happiestblonde - Henry CAN and IS shortened to Harry!! Prince Harry is officially Prince Henry as ALL the Prince Harrys were known (8 I think!!). Our son's middle name is Henry and he shares Prince Harry's birthday!! I LOVE Henry ...

[SirBoobAlot]

Henry.

And Harry always has been a nickname for Henry. King Henry VIII in a lot of period texts is referred to as Prince Harry.