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Thoughts on Henry?

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Thomas17 · 09/07/2020 23:10

DH and I are still deciding on baby boy name......what are people’s thoughts on Henry?

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greenfingers2026 · 05/08/2026 22:35

Oh no I didn't see the dates of the OP/ thread!

greenfingers2026 · 05/08/2026 21:58

Not a huge fan personally but you could do a lot worse

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Calliopespa · 04/08/2026 19:26

I like Henry a lot as a good, solid classic name that you cannot go wrong with. It's dignified but not overly pompous, and shortens well to Hal or Harry.

Exactly the sort of name I like.

However, with such a good, solid first name, I personally think you can be a bit more creative with the MN. I think Thomas is a bit too safe and boring together with Henry. You have done the sensible choice: have a bit more fun with the MN!

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I think it's a bit late to be thinking for a creative middle name for a child who's about 6 years old.

Calliopespa · 04/08/2026 19:26

Thomas17 · 11/07/2020 17:16

What do people think of Thomas as a middle name to go with Henry?

I like Henry a lot as a good, solid classic name that you cannot go wrong with. It's dignified but not overly pompous, and shortens well to Hal or Harry.

Exactly the sort of name I like.

However, with such a good, solid first name, I personally think you can be a bit more creative with the MN. I think Thomas is a bit too safe and boring together with Henry. You have done the sensible choice: have a bit more fun with the MN!

Namesnamesnames13 · 04/08/2026 15:27

Did you go for Henry in the end?

Hawkmoth · 14/07/2020 21:40

My Henry is a little get. The name doesn't sound so good when you're screaming at him to stop him falling to his death for the millionth time.

I wouldn't change it though :D I luffs my Henry.

Heartlake · 14/07/2020 21:32

@dramaalpaca look up Henry Joy McCracken!

Heh1991 · 13/07/2020 00:59

Love it!

SengaStrawberry · 12/07/2020 02:24

Like it

DramaAlpaca · 12/07/2020 02:23

I love it, sadly DH didn't. He's Irish and Henry is 'too English', apparently Confused

Henry Thomas is great, good choice.

resm · 11/07/2020 23:31

Henry is a beautiful name; not popular with the younger generation where I am live. My son’s middle name is Henry - also love Harry as a nickname.

Henry Thomas is a lovely combination, go for it!!

SallyWD · 11/07/2020 17:32

I really like it. There are 3 in my daughter's class if that sort of thing bothers you. Great name though

Hippofrog · 11/07/2020 17:20

Henry is just Henry 8th to me.

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Thomas17 · 11/07/2020 17:16

What do people think of Thomas as a middle name to go with Henry?

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JennyTayla · 11/07/2020 16:33

dont be horrid lol

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Thomas17 · 10/07/2020 17:22

Thanks for all your thoughts.....been very helpful. Henry looks to be moving to the top of our list :)

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zingally · 10/07/2020 11:40

It's a nice simple name that'll work through his life. It would work for a baby AND your brain surgeon! :)

I like the nickname Hal for it as well, which is a very old-English nickname.

Whatsyourflava · 10/07/2020 11:36

I love it so much!

AnnieMaul · 10/07/2020 11:22

It's a nice name, but I do immediately think of the hoover. Perhaps because we have one?

I wish companies would not give their products human names Hmm

Iwalkinmyclothing · 10/07/2020 11:00

Lovely. Works for a baby, a little boy, a teenager, a young man, a middle aged man... you get my drift ;)

Magicbabywaves · 10/07/2020 10:32

It always makes me think of a pompous, red faced man.

ZoyaTheDestroyer · 10/07/2020 10:13

@derekmorgan

I have a nearly 2 year old Henry. I love his name! It was my Grandads name so it has a family connection for us. Even if we didn't I'd still love it. I hadn't heard of the nickname Hal though, i might start using that!
I love it. It's very old. Shakespeare uses it to distinguish Prince Hal from his future self as Henry V and his father Henry IV in several of his history plays.
newmum332 · 10/07/2020 08:29

I really like it! It was on my list too.

derekmorgan · 10/07/2020 07:42

I have a nearly 2 year old Henry. I love his name! It was my Grandads name so it has a family connection for us. Even if we didn't I'd still love it.
I hadn't heard of the nickname Hal though, i might start using that!

YourStarlessEyes · 10/07/2020 07:39

I like it!

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