Zachary or Henry?

[Choccyhobnob]

I thought we were pretty much set on our name for baby. I've always loved Zachary and DH wanted to use Thomas as a middle name after his best friend.

Now Dh insists that his number one favourite name is Henry and if I 'let' him use it we can have Alexander as a middle name (family name from my side) which he previously really disliked but will let me have it if he can have Henry!

There's nothing wrong with Henry; I like it as a name I just don't get the feeling that it's right for DS!

So, Zachary Thomas or Henry Alexander. What do both names make you think of? This is probably a pointless post and will just wait to see what he looks like when he arrives but thought I'd get people's opinions anyway!

[WaitingForEgg]

I prefer Zachary Thomas but really it's better to decide what you both like best?
Saying that we are using family names for middles so Zachary Alexander would also be nice?

[Choccyhobnob]

He says Zachary Alexander is too long and I'll class Thomas as a family name as they are like brothers and he doesn't have any other siblings.

[TremoloGreen]

Zachary Thomas. Love it.

[VenusVanDamme]

Personally, I find them very different in style. I'd go with Zachary Thomas, not keen on Henry at all, sorry.

[Sophronia]

Zachary Thomas. Henry is everywhere at the moment.

[CakeRattleandRoll]

I prefer Henry Alexander. (And I know more little Zachs than Henrys.)

[barbecue]

I like Henry Alexander.

[Skittles88]

Henry Alexander is a fabulous name!

[Choccyhobnob]

I think I'm going to keep pushing for Zachary (pun intended!) unless it turns out he looks exactly like a Henry!

[Iliveinalighthousewith2friendl]

Zachary Thomas. Henry is bloody awful plus getting like Harry. They're everywhere,

[WaferInMyCoffee]

Zachary Thomas gets my vote. But I do like the name Henry, I just prefer Zachary and I love Thomas with it.

[maggiethemagpie]

I have a Zachary so I am a bit biased but it's a great name, much better than Henry

[Shakirasma]

Henry is getting very popular, so I prefer Zachary.

[nicnicspicnic]

I have 3 Zacharys in my Reception class and they're all naughty - so that's put me off that name. The only Henry's I've taught have been shy and quite sweet. Being a teacher ruins so many names for you!