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Harry and Henry

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ClareB83 · 21/12/2017 21:55

My SIL has two boys, one called Harry. It's Harry on birth certificate I think.

Would it be weird if we called one of our babies Henry?

OH didn't even realise Harry was a nickname for Henry, but I'm worried it's a bit funny.

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ClareB83 · 22/12/2017 04:46

Thanks. I'll ask her when we see her over Xmas.

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DropZoneOne · 21/12/2017 23:53

I know a family who have a Jack and John (siblings). Not sure if they are aware it's the same name.

On that basis, cousins Harry and Henry are fine!

Dixiestampsagain · 21/12/2017 23:48

I’ve never actually met a Harry who is Henry on their birth certificate- they are all just Harry. Why is that considered not a ‘real’ name?

lilydaisyrose · 21/12/2017 23:12

I met sisters Fiona and Rhona today so anything goes!

MancUnicorn · 21/12/2017 23:10

See I'd find it a little odd, but if you have no intentions of nn him Harry then it should be ok. I know two sisters called Amy and Amelia, now that's strange to me! All the Harry's I personally know are just Harry. I know of one Harry who's son is called Henry. Maybe just talk to your SIL about it. If you're both ok with it then there's no harm :)

CourtneyLoveIsMySpiritAnimal · 21/12/2017 22:02

I don't think it would be weird even though I
know a Henry who's known as Harry but he's very, very posh. Also, Prince Harry's real name is Henry (who is also posh, I guess).

I don't think most people would associate the two names in most cases.

Frazzled2207 · 21/12/2017 21:58

I know a few Harrys who are definitely Harry on bc.

Frazzled2207 · 21/12/2017 21:58

A bit. Maybe run it past her.
My OH thinks that Harry is a nickname for Harold, not Henry. In which case it would be fine. But he probably isn't.

riledandharrassed · 21/12/2017 21:57

Check if he is an actual Harry - I don’t know anyone who is Harry on BC.

My bro is Harry - he is a Hen on BC - I would call my DC Henry but insist on it as I love the name ! Shame DB didn’t 😂

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