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Magnus or Hector?

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pygmy · 12/05/2013 17:14

Found out we're having a boy. Pretty sure he will be either Hector or Magnus. Which one??

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NatashaBee · 12/05/2013 21:13

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AvrilPoisson · 12/05/2013 21:13

I love them both!

I don't like what happened to Hector though

WidowWadman · 12/05/2013 20:54

I went to uni with a Magnus. Nice name.

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Northumberlandlass · 12/05/2013 19:48

Magnus

But I have VERY fond memories of a Mag...farmers there can't of been that many handsome Magnus's about!!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 12/05/2013 19:43

Hector

sleepingbeautiful · 12/05/2013 18:49

If you live (or have any chance of ever living) in a place that drops their H's, then pick Magnus. Otherwise Hector will be known as Ectah.

Secondme · 12/05/2013 18:38

Love both but I think I like Hector best because Magnus seems very 'big' like London says.

shoobidoo · 12/05/2013 18:36

The meaning of hector (bully!) puts me off! I much prefer Magnus!

LondonInHighHeeledBoots · 12/05/2013 18:34

Of the two, Hector. I love Magnus too but its a bit of a 'big' name iyswim. Demands an awful lot.

Decoy · 12/05/2013 18:29

Hector

JollyOrangeGiant · 12/05/2013 18:10

Magnus.

Hectoring someone is not nice and the name always reminds me of that.

farmersdaughter · 12/05/2013 17:59

Magnus
{swoon} tall, dark and a fabulous kisser, god to be 20 again
sorry DH sorry I digress

I'd pick Hector as I think Magnus could be harder to pull off. Utterly fabulous name through.

marilynmonroe · 12/05/2013 17:19

Hector. My son is one and I get lots of compliments about his name. Also it's a strong solid name. Ewually I like Magnus too.

Bowlersarm · 12/05/2013 17:16

Hector

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