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OMG just found a name for a boy that i adore....what do you think?

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Leannabanana · 07/03/2009 20:30

here goes....

Hector William

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HumphreyCobbler · 07/03/2009 20:31

I like it

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moondog · 07/03/2009 20:31

No

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hercules1 · 07/03/2009 20:32

No to hector, I like William though.

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GossipMonger · 07/03/2009 20:33

No

Not nice at all.

'This is your Captain Hector Maynard speaking.' I would think he was a wally and unable to fly the plane!

'This is Hector Wright. News at 10. In the Gulf.' No. Not cool at all.

sorry - you did ask.

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PeppermintPatty · 07/03/2009 20:33

Yes I like. There is a little baby called Hector on our street. I thought it was very unusual at first but it seems to be coming back

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VerynicenonacidicTits · 07/03/2009 20:34

i like Hector

Good strong name

And i adore william, always have

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nickytwotimes · 07/03/2009 20:34

I think it is sweet.

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janeite · 07/03/2009 20:34

I like it. Although Hector is a gangster in a song by Morrissey and there used to be a programme called 'Hector's House' - I still like it though!

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MaryBS · 07/03/2009 20:34

Anyone old enough to remember the children's programme Hector's House, with "silly old Hector"?

No, I'm not either...

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frazzledoldbag · 07/03/2009 20:34

I like Hector. It's great for a small child or an adult and is a lovely, substantial, traditional sounding name.
Go for it.
(can't believe people are saying no to it actually....William is lovely too).

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Leannabanana · 07/03/2009 20:47

thanks everyone.....not quite the slating i had anticipated which is nice. DH and myself agree on so few names it would seem but this is one of them....that and Emmett...bu i think Hector remains my fav so far...xx

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dizzydixies · 07/03/2009 20:50

I absolutely ADORE Hector what a brilliant name well done

have had 3 girls so never had the chance

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Leannabanana · 07/03/2009 20:51

ok kerrymumbles.....you just redeemed yourself with your last post....my bottom lip was a-quivering til then....

thank you....its a name that i have loved having....shame you are dropping the
-banana xx

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Ronaldinhio · 07/03/2009 20:51

william is excellent in every way

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DrowningInClutter · 07/03/2009 20:52

Would you actually call him Hector? I'd always think about what it's likely to get shortened to, even if you wouldn't use a short version it's likely to happen at school. I really love the name Tor so I'd do it but maybe think again if that doesn't appeal to you.

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Saltire · 07/03/2009 20:53

Hector was killed by Achilles in greek mythology. Apparently.

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Leannabanana · 07/03/2009 20:54

well i think he would probably get called Hec wouldn't he? which i really like....but Tor is ok too. Our cat is called Thor which is similar and we love that...x

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francagoestohollywood · 07/03/2009 20:59

The bit in The Iliad where Hector says goodbye to his wife and small son before the battle is a masterpiece. Very moving.
Hector is a positive character in The Iliad, if I remember well.

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janeite · 07/03/2009 21:01

Tor is not good imho. But don't let that stop you, as Hector is so sweet in itself.

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frazzledoldbag · 07/03/2009 21:04

Tor is nice
[folds arms determinedly]

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DrowningInClutter · 07/03/2009 21:05

I just couldn't picture yelling 'Hec' across a children's playground - that's what made me think Tor.

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