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Henry, Zachary pr Alex?

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Lora69 · 02/08/2010 00:01

Hi girls,

Please can you help me to decide between the following names, as I keep alternating between my favourites! Any feedback is appreciated too, e.g. what perceptions you would have of each boy etc?

Henry Shailes

Zachary Shailes

Alex Shailes (or Alexander Shailes on b/c)

Many thanks!!

oh, and the mn is likely to be James, or possibly Robert

xx

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twolittlemonkeys · 02/08/2010 12:22

I think Zachary goes best with your surname, but also like Alex(ander). Not so keen on Henry.

StrictlyTory · 02/08/2010 12:13

Zachary goes best with your surname by a long way imo.

SacharissaCripslock · 02/08/2010 00:54

We clearly have similar tastes as I have a James, a Robert and an Alexander.

Obviously I choose Alex from your list. Best name ever.

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Lora69 · 02/08/2010 00:17

Thanks everyone so far! I like them all too- thats why its so hard! haha. Im sat here just looking at my oh thinking, hmm which name would suit you best?!

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seashore · 02/08/2010 00:13

Zachary, love that name and it matches your surname well too. Not at all keen on Henry though.

LaundryLyne · 02/08/2010 00:10

I like all of the names on your list Of the first names, I think Henry Shailes "flows" best.

trixiechick · 02/08/2010 00:06

Zachary jumps out at me as the best fit with your surname. Zach is a good strong shortened version.

Colliecross · 02/08/2010 00:04

Henry a bit studious maybe
Zachary ruined for me by dire John Denver song
Alex my all-time fave anyway

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Lora69 · 02/08/2010 00:02

the title should read or Alex, obv! :/

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