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Am I being precious?

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MrsHelsBels74 · 10/05/2012 19:55

Just found out baby number 2 is going to be another boy. Husband really wants George which I don't hate but we already have a Fred & I don't want like having a Fred & George because to me it looks like I'm a Harry Potter fanatic! Do other people immediately see the link or am i bring a bit precious & worrying over nothing.
I should add another reason I'm against George is that hubby is do bloody convinced it's the name we'll have, just makes my stubborn streak come out!

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DaisyMaisyJessicaEmily · 10/05/2012 20:10

Huge HO fan here and didn't automatically think of it. had they been twins or redheaded ones then yes I probably would have on meeting them though.

Hassled · 10/05/2012 20:07

It's a nice name and while yes, I do think lots of people will make the HP connection, they'll soon get past that. The HP thing on its own isn't enough of a reason not to use it - but it should be a shared decision.

EdithWeston · 10/05/2012 20:06

I probably wouldn't have thought of it straight away. Unless you all have red hair.

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DogEared · 10/05/2012 20:04

I've read all of the books several times and I didn't notice :)

lancelottie · 10/05/2012 20:04

I'd think of Harry potter too, I must say (and my 13 and 9 yr olds definitely would).
DS currently has 'We're not stupid, we know we're called Gred and Forge' as his Facebook status.

MarySA · 10/05/2012 20:01

I didn't notice the Harry Potter connection at all. And I've seen nearly all the films

misslinnet · 10/05/2012 19:57

I don't think Fred & George makes you look like a Harry Potter fanatic, especially as they won't be twins.

Calling your sons Harry and Ron would be far more like a Harry Potter fanatic.

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