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Henry as brother for Harry?

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madasabadger · 13/09/2015 00:06

I know Harry is traditionally a nickname for Henry, but we have a Harry and wondering if naming a brother Henry would be daft... any other suggestions welcome - really wanted a not-weird name, but also not in top 20 names list.

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DinosaursRoar · 20/09/2015 09:04

I did love at the London Olympics when Prince Harry was announced with his real name Prince Henry and twitter went crazy with people who didn't realise his name was Henry.

Anyway, names that go with Harry:
Zac/Issac
Toby
Ben
Fred
Richard
Nye/Aneurin

YonicScrewdriver · 20/09/2015 08:55

Op has accepted the guidance!

Jamie? Bobby? Charlie?

GissASquizz · 20/09/2015 08:53

All the Harrys I know have an Oliver as a sibling/close relative.

WhatDoesTheUrbaneFoxSay · 20/09/2015 08:50

What about Toby?
That goes well with Harry

WhatDoesTheUrbaneFoxSay · 20/09/2015 08:47

Everybody knows that Harry is a nn for Henry!

JollyGolightly · 20/09/2015 08:45

Have you got that yet, Op? Wink

If you want something traditional but not overused, how about Arthur? It has the same regal vibe as Henry.

NannyPlumsRuleofThumb · 20/09/2015 08:18

Don't have another H initial, they'll be opening each others post when they're older. Although it would make naming school clothes easy.

How about James, Phillip, Lucas, Peter or Max.

DontDrinkandFacebook · 20/09/2015 08:15

No it's not alright! Shock

What is it this week with people asking if it's okay to give two of their children basically the same names? Confused

NicholasName · 20/09/2015 08:10

That's hilarious! Like having Alex and Alexander. Sorry op but thank GOD you checked with mumsnet first!

Onedirectionarestillloved · 20/09/2015 08:08

How about George.

Kaekae · 20/09/2015 00:13

No.. they are virtually the same name!

BelindaBagwash · 14/09/2015 18:39

In the area of Scotland where I live, Harry is never a short form of Henry. The first time I'd heard of it was when Prince Harry came along.

disappoint15 · 13/09/2015 23:34

It doesn't depend where you live. Of course Harry can be short for Harold or Harrison but for hundreds of years it has been a traditional diminutive of Henry. Prince Harry is christened Henry.

Devora · 13/09/2015 23:06

I know one set of brothers with similarly close names - but one was adopted so nobody planned it that way.

How about Joe, Max, Luke or Jude?

BelindaBagwash · 13/09/2015 22:37

I don't see Harry as a nickname for Henry - to my mind, Harry is short for Harold, Depends where you live though

Comingroundthemountain · 13/09/2015 22:27

Yeah sorry I think would be a bit strange

HackerFucker22 · 13/09/2015 20:59

Good lord don't name your kids Harry and Henry.

Aside from the fact that one is a version of the other (and not everyone knows that!!) they are far too similar.

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madasabadger · 13/09/2015 18:04

Okay - am definitely not going for Henry. Lots of people don't realise Harry is a nickname for Henry, but enough of you know and think its daft so dumping it :) Don't have any preferences for names beginning with H - just want one that doesn't sound odd with Harry and ideally wasn't the most popular last year. Thanks for all the suggestions. Smile

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Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 13/09/2015 17:46

Well yes to be honest very daft. They're practically the same name.
As previously quoted it's like having a Michael and a Mike. A Jimmy and a James

FishWithABicycle · 13/09/2015 17:38

Daft. Yes.

PattyPenguin · 13/09/2015 17:14

"Weird", even. Blame lack of sleep.

PattyPenguin · 13/09/2015 17:13

Years ago, I knew of a family where all three boys were called variants of John (from various languages spoken in Britain).

It was generally thought wierd.

SavoyCabbage · 13/09/2015 12:46

There are twins in my school called Jeremy and Jeremiah.

overthemill · 13/09/2015 12:37

It's the same name. It's ridiculous I'm afraid

merlottime · 13/09/2015 12:36

I think Fred and Frank go well with Harry.