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Arrh its a boy - please don't call it George!

166 replies

SadPander · 22/07/2013 20:53

Not sure how I feel about using my boys name, George, if Kate and William use it. Am I being stupid or would this put you off? Not due until December so is it a big deal??

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hawkmcqueen · 23/07/2013 09:43

I really hope they don't call him James! I have one and so do a lot of other people and we don't need any more! I am adding to OPs horror about George, please also add James ;-)

ElaineVintage · 23/07/2013 07:23

I think they will choose the name James.

Katnisscupcake · 23/07/2013 06:50

I really hope they don't call it George because the name is truly awful...

Mainly because I have an ex called George who didn't wash from one day to the next, picked his nose and wiped it on his wall and picked his belly button which was all infected and disgusting. Yes, he was a grown man... Really grim Shock.

I figure that even if anyone works out from that who I am, they'll be too embarassed to admit that they know him too...

Clearly that's a very personal reason for not liking the name, but it'll still make me think of him (yuck) when I hear it so Kate and Wills, if you're reading, DON'T DO IT TO ME!!!

Hooleywhipper · 23/07/2013 06:47

James I think

SkinnyDecaffGiraffe · 23/07/2013 06:38

If Albert, Albie is a dreadful nn. Please don't do it !

mathanxiety · 23/07/2013 05:08

Names I think they might use:
George, Louis, Philip, Michael, John (Princess Diana's father's name as well as the name of a brother of George VI), Charles (Prince Charles and also Diana's brother), James, Arthur or Albert. Perhaps Patrick? Alexander, Christian and Leopold might be outside chances.

Unlikely Gary will be under consideration.

BeCool · 23/07/2013 02:52

I loved George for a boy, but the Georges Bush kind of fucked the name up for me.

Oh and I had girls Grin

The Cameron's had DD1's name as a top choice. I was very relieved when they went elsewhere.

NomDeClavier · 23/07/2013 00:25

I doubt they will break strong tradition and give the baby the same name as so close a relative as an uncle, so that puts Henry and James out. Frederick is still a contender IMO as the relationship is relatively distant. He's 40th in line and they live in LA.

justhayley · 23/07/2013 00:14

Anyone think it would be great if they called it Tyler after recent news lol.

I think If you like George and the royal baby is also George go for it. Things will calm down by the time you are due think it may be a bit Blush if you had yours the day after.

What was Diana's fathers name? Is he Michael or am I making that up?
Would be nice to include that or Spencer somewhere.

themilkmonster · 22/07/2013 23:50

I hope they call him Arthur Smile

WetAugust · 22/07/2013 23:13

Could be Francis. That was one of Diana's names.

WetAugust · 22/07/2013 23:12

That's why I holidaying on the Isles of Scilly - they hate him there Grin

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TheDoctrineOfAllan · 22/07/2013 23:07

Can we consider for a minute whether William would want his father to abdicate in his favour?

Because I really think he'd prefer his life to be vaguely normal for as long as possible.

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soontobeslendergirl · 22/07/2013 23:03

I still have a soft spot for Edgar if they don't go for Alfred

It wont be Frederick or Henry as they are both still current young Royals - Frederick Windsor's first baby is due shortly too.

mrspaddy · 22/07/2013 22:59

Hi OP.. go with George if you like it and even if they use it.. what harm? We are going for Mary and would have used it if they had a girl Mary as we have special reasons for doing so.

I don't think they will go for George though.

WetAugust · 22/07/2013 22:58

Here's some I also think will be ruled out:

Andrew or Edward - would been seen as favouring an uncle

Albert -for obvious reasons

James - too associated with Scotland in the run up to the vote on independence

Richard - too many 'dick' jokes

William or Charles - as they already exist

Only leaves Alfred, Frederick, Henry or George

GermanGirlinLDN · 22/07/2013 22:56

I don't mind if they call it George.

LadyHarrietdeSpook · 22/07/2013 22:53

It's not going to be David! That is the name the king who abdicated went by.

WetAugust · 22/07/2013 22:53

Unfortunately I think we will have to suffer a King Charles Sad

Depending on his performance he may well be the last monarch.

I still cannot stomach Queen Camilla Angry

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Zynzong · 22/07/2013 22:44

I dont' think the queen will still be alive in two years. Jmo. I think prince Philip will go first. Charles could be king in the next two or three years. Just my prediction.

Bowlersarm · 22/07/2013 22:44

Wouldn't count on it Chub, although would say he looks about the same age as his mother.