George or Gregory?

[Greedysquirrels]

Love George but it's definitely got a lot more popular recently and am not so keen on the royal connection. Other contender is Gregory, nn Greg which I wasn't sure about at first but have become pretty fond of. Hardly seems to be used with children at the moment, is there a reason for this that I'm overlooking?!

[Madbengalmum]

Dont like,sorry.

[Pluto30]

I like both.

George is more popular. I think Gregory "had its moment" but is ready for a comeback now. It always makes me think of Gregory Peck, which is an awesome association.

[BikeRunSki]

I love Gregory.
Have an irrational dislike of George.

[JosephineMaynard]

I love Gregory.

George is ok, no strong feelings on it either way.

[VivienneWestwoodsKnickers]

Heh, my DP is George and my DB is Gregor. So obviously I like both.

[Greedysquirrels]

Encouraging, thanks ladies. Feeling more confident about the less popular G option already!

[Chinlo]

I think Gregory is just a bit dated. It reminds me of some posh sap from the 80s or 90s.

I'm not a fan of George either though, so feel free to ignore me.

[AuntieStella]

I prefer Gregor to Gregory.

Also like George

[mrsnec]

I have an 8 month old Gregory. I also love George but couldn't use it.

Now he's here he's definately Greg. We have had comments but don't care.

His sister also has a retro name. I love the fact that their names are in the same genre as ours.

Both have very short more modern middle names though.

[rainbow99]

Much prefer George

[DramaAlpaca]

I like Gregory or Gregor a lot. I much prefer them to George.

[mrsnec]

I would like to add I think Gregory has a nicer meaning than George. I have no idea why its not more popular. We got it from watching House while I was pg! and it fit my name criteria.

[CoffeeCoffeeAndLotsOfIt]

Much prefer George.

[Greedysquirrels]

mrsnec what kind of comments have you had about the name? We were also thinking that going with a short, one-syllable modern middle name would help it sound less old fashioned. Tempted by Jack or James (although is it weird because of the Radio 1 DJ Greg James?)

[PunkAssMoFo]

Gregory.
It's fab and I'm bored of George.

[musicinspring1]

Gregory. I have a complete girly crush on Greg James which may sway my opinion!

[RiverTam]

Gregory is nice, hate Greg though.

George is ok.

[stripeyorangesocks71]

I like Gregor :) sorry if that doesn't help lol

[minniem0use]

Love Gregory. Not mad on George at all, it's over used.

[OutnumberedbyFurchesters]

Yes I was going to say, Gregory reminds me of House. So I wouldn't personally use it.

George I've always liked.

[Greedysquirrels]

Have never watched House so don't make that association. Is it not a good thing? Not too bothered by that tbh given it means nothing to me!

[Sugarpiehoneyeye]

George or Gregor.

[17caterpillars1mouse]

I like Gregory it's a lovely, solid name that is well known but you don't come across whereas although I like George they are ten a penny at the moment.

I don't think I like Greg on a baby, much prefer Gregory but I think Greg is a lovely nn for an older child / young man :)

[Greedysquirrels]

Thanks 17caterpillars I completely agree - can't imagine calling a small baby 'Greg' so I guess he would be Gregory initially but I definitely like Greg on an older boy/man. Have to remind myself that it's not dissimilar to Fred and that's become pretty popular lately, not considered weird.

[MadameDePomPom]

Gregory is awful. Really, really awful.

George is okay.