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Henry, Hector or Hugo?

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thunderpantsjenkins · 01/10/2012 17:56

Starting to think about names for DC3. Our other DCs are Eva and George.

Love all three of the above but have a few concerns. Henry suddenly seems quite popular at the moment and as our other DCs have popular names I would prefer a less popular name for DC3 - although it is my favourite. Hector means bully. I'm not totally sure Hugo works well with our surname which is Gates.

Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Girls names are sorted.

Thanks!

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HiHowAreYou · 01/10/2012 19:10

I like Hector.

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thunderpantsjenkins · 01/10/2012 19:06

Lonely Cloud - I totally agree but DH is stubborn and won't budge on that one.

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LonelyCloud · 01/10/2012 19:02

I don't think you need to worry too much about the Frasier TV show connection, given that they've stopped making new ones a few years ago. Chances are your DS's classmates will be totally unaware of the TV show.

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thunderpantsjenkins · 01/10/2012 19:00

Thanks for your replies!

I really like Tobias/Toby but DH says no. My other favourite is Fraser but DH says it's too much like Frasier as in the TV show.

Also like Harrison/Harris but can't use this as then we would have George & Harrison!

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YouMayLogOut · 01/10/2012 18:42

I like Henry best. It's a classic name and popular for good reason.

I agree Hugo doesn't really flow with your surname, though Hector is OK.

How about

Tobias (Toby)
Nathaniel
Daniel
Oliver
Alexander
Alfred (Alfie/Freddie)
Peter
David
Samuel
Harrison
Richard
Nicholas

LonelyCloud · 01/10/2012 18:41

I really don't like Hector, because of the meaning of it as a word.

Hugo and Henry are both nice. I think they both sound okay with your surname.

DorsetKnob · 01/10/2012 18:21

Hector

Finbert · 01/10/2012 18:20

I like Hector,others also nice but more common

LuellaLovesLavender · 01/10/2012 18:19

I prefer Hugo and think it sounds nice with your surname. But to be honest all three are lovely and would work well with your other dc!