Worlds most popular name, but I like it!

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binkybonk · 07/02/2013 13:18

At 40 weeks (due date was yesterday!) so really need to get sorted! I think Harry is just a good solid name. DH doesn't like a) no long version/ no option to change/ adjust b) he read somewhere it was number 1 in UK last year and although I don't really mind this, I think he's let it colour his judgement.
If you have been lucky enough to avoid my other name posts, DS1 is Charlie (Charles) and his cousins are William, Oliver, Max, Sam and George x 2- all names we would have happily had but over a 3 year naming span it's a bit close!
To this naming malarkey. Feels so vital and life changing now and then once baby's out it seems pathetic to have worried!
Help!!

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Tinyflutterby · 07/02/2013 13:42

We know a couple of baby's called Harris, similar but slightly different?

Elizadoesdolittle · 07/02/2013 13:40

What about Henry? Isn't as popular and sounds similar to Harry. But if you love Harry then I'd use it. It's a great name. My DD1 has the most popular girls name. Wasn't nearly as popular when she was born but I don't regret it. She's the only one I know with that name. I know that when she goes to school she is likely to be one of many but my DH had the same with his name and its not done him any harm. I have an unusual name and hated it at school as nobody knew how to spell it.

SanityClause · 07/02/2013 13:38

What about Wilfred?

Then he could be Will, Wilf, Fred, Freddie, or even Ed or Eddie!

It's a lovely solid name, like the others, and not in the top 100!

rachel234 · 07/02/2013 13:31

In our cub scout section we have 3 Harrys, two of which share the same surname...can get a little confusing. We sometimes forget why we name someone, I think.

poppydaisy · 07/02/2013 13:26

Have a look outside the top 100 - there are thousands of solid, short, classic underused names.

poppydaisy · 07/02/2013 13:25

As long as you are aware that he will be known by his surname initial, surname or other modifier (e.g. little Harry, big Harry, etc) and, depending on his surname, may have a hard time differentiating his name (depending on what area he works in can be very useful), then go ahead and use Harry.

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