Henry

[SecretCodesandBattleships]

Just wondering what people think of the name Henry. We made the fatal mistake of mentioning it to mil and she said 'Oh well if you like it' and her face was a classic you've got to be joking, I'm waiting for the punchline kind of face. Is it that bad??? We love it and it seems to fit with Joseph quite nicely who will be the other DT.

[faverolles]

Lovely name.

[BlueArmyGirl]

I have one! My Nan told me, many years after he was born and named, that when I told everyone what he was going to be called she though it was a be 'hooray' ish! Then she told me that actually she thought it quite suited him.

If I had Joseph as a name though I think I'd be looking for another 'biblical' name, but that's just me! :o

[SecretCodesandBattleships]

Thank you both. I am a bit reluctant to use another biblical name as I am conscious of 'theming' them with them being twins. I want to give them the chance to be as individual as possible. Although that said, I do love the name Noah! But DH said Noooo!

[BlueArmyGirl]

I liked Noah and I also liked Ruben (Ben for short) and Tobias (Toby for short) but DH wasn't up for any of those.

I am a themey sort of person so that's why, it is 'tidy' and makes sense - I'ma bit querky like that !

[defineme]

Lovely-classic and solid.

[sparkle12mar08]

Perfectly decent name. Don't like it personally but that's mainly because ds2 has recently been targetted by a Henry and was being bitten quite badly two or three times a week at pre school. They did their best but this little Henry was a real problem.

[CurwySwide]

Love the name Henry. Goes nicely with Joseph too.

[Cereal]

It's a great name, a classic :)

[SecretCodesandBattleships]

Thank u. Nothing really too negative there then. Just wondering why my mil had such a strong reaction to it. Just hope it doesn't put dh off as it's the only other name we have agreed on since e both loved Joseph. We are struggling.

[proudfoot]

I love it. My mum also did that face when I mentioned it a few years ago though - not sure why! It is classic and quite popular so I'm not really sure what there is to object to.

[missmiss]

I love Henry. Have to say, I don't like Joseph much. George and Frederick both go well with Henry.

[MorallyBankrupt]

I think people hear 'hooray Henry', that's what DH said. Plus he is a Republican and thinks it's a very 'Royal Family loving' name!

It's very popular, a bit boring IMO.

Noah I like a lot more.

[MorallyBankrupt]

Oh and how about Edward?

[Papyrus]

I have a Henry and my mum also had some misgivings (prehaps a generational thing?). But it suits DS down to the ground and we couldn't imagine calling him anything else now!

[MugglesandLuna]

My favourite boys name (DH doesnt like it though so never got to use it).

[BlueArmyGirl]

Morally,

Regal theme of name for sure, 'Royal Family loving' most definately not :o

If we'd had another boy I wanted William (Will), Edward (Ed) or George

[tryingtobemarypoppins2]

I have one and he is fab! (very naughty too though ;) )

[fuzzyfeltfox]

I think Henry needs a strong consonant sound in the surname e.g. Henry Carter sounds a strong name, Henry Smith sounds a bit wet IMO

[RueyBoey]

Well I really like it's Dbro2 name (well he's Henri but it is basically the name). It is perfectly fine with Joseph (not too matchy matchy which I can't stand)

[SecretCodesandBattleships]

Thank you. We are nowtorn between Henry and Charlie! Oh wish it was as easy as it was for DT1!

[alittlebitshy]

Best boys name EVER. Biased? moi? Maybe

[OliviaMumsnet]

Henry Charles
(biased? moi? definitely)

[seaweedhead]

I know a little Henry and he's adorable :)

[SecretCodesandBattleships]

Haha thank you for the input! It seems to be more popular on here than in RL!

[Popbiscuit]

I've got a Henry too. He's brilliant