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George - boring or classic?

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3yearsnosleep · 04/05/2016 20:21

That's it really. I've loved the name for years but my OH thinks it's really dull. I'm interested to see what others think and how popular/common it is nowadays?

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LadyAntonella · 04/05/2016 20:33

I would say classic but popular atm. It depends if it would bother you if there were a few in your DS's nursery or not?

It's not a 'trendy' name though, so in years to come I think you wouldn't be able to guess the age of someone from the name George. I think Noah and maybe things like Jenson and Louie might suffer from that a bit (not that it's the end of the world - just something to consider for some people),

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ThroughThickAndThin01 · 04/05/2016 20:34

Dull.

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butteredmuffin · 04/05/2016 20:57

Classic. Can't go wrong.

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mrsschu · 04/05/2016 21:25

Very dull IMO.

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Sophronia · 04/05/2016 22:01

A popular classic

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Flopsyhopsy · 04/05/2016 22:38

Dull (and classic)

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tinytoucan · 04/05/2016 22:52

I think it's classic, but didn't pick it for my DS (6 weeks old) as I thought it was getting too popular (I know of 2 born in recent months). He has it as his middle name. we ended up picking a name that is nearly as high in the popular name lists but I haven't come across any others round here.

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Tartyflette · 04/05/2016 23:01

I know Georges of all ages from a 90 year old (who is a really top bloke), to guys in their 30s to 40s to little boys. It's a great English name, classic and doesn't date. .

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farfallarocks · 04/05/2016 23:04

Never met a George I didn't like they tend to be affable and charming chaps. That's why we called our son George and so far he fits the same bill.

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CharlieJamie · 05/05/2016 00:15

I think it's a bit of both, but it's a nice name - use it! :)

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DramaAlpaca · 05/05/2016 00:16

It's not my sort of name, but it's a classic. It's certainly popular just now.

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UntilTheCowsComeHome · 05/05/2016 12:29

It's both and I think it's quite an ugly name. Something about the way it looks written down I think.

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TickleMyTeacakes · 05/05/2016 12:31

Both.

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dizzytomato · 05/05/2016 12:33

I think it is over used. Like Jack and Charlie, there are just far too many of them now.

A classic is something like Richard, Paul or Philip. Not used much these days.

They are all boring but I like boring, I am not keen on names like Blue and Bear.

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notagiraffe · 05/05/2016 12:33

I love it. Classic but not dull. John and Mark are dull names. George isn't. I love how it looks written down - maybe because it looks a bit like the beginning of the word gorgeous.

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mouldycheesefan · 05/05/2016 12:33

Classic. Not many in our school.

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Vixxfacee · 05/05/2016 12:34

Really dislike it.

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mollyonthemove · 05/05/2016 12:35

I like it. Our ds is a George and he is a solid dependable affable chappie!

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mollyonthemove · 05/05/2016 12:36

He is 16 though so not all that many of his age

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TickleMyTeacakes · 05/05/2016 12:36

I hate how it looks written down. Too blubbery and vowel-y.

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CharlieJamie · 05/05/2016 13:13

I have a Charlie (obviously) and he is a Charles on BC - never met another Charles; only 2 other Charlies!

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UntilTheCowsComeHome · 05/05/2016 16:34

I hate how it looks written down. Too blubbery and vowel-y

^ that's exactly it. Glad I'm not the only one Tickle

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Marmiteontoast76 · 05/05/2016 18:26

Classic, popular, but not crazy popular. Ds is only one at nursery of 70 children. There are 2 in dd's primary school of 320. The adult 30s/40s Georges I know are all attractive and interesting types and the little Georges are sweet, cheeky but polite little boys (mine included ☺).

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leeds84 · 05/05/2016 18:28

Classic and sweet I think, and all the George's I've met are very nice. I normally really dislike 'classic' boys names but like George.

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Luciferbox · 05/05/2016 18:33

It is a lovely classic name but I know 4 under 1. It's very popular around here.

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