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Harry or Henry

35 replies

Wolfblass · 02/02/2009 12:18

Well under 6 weeks to go and we had a change of heart on our original decision. We loved Rossi for a boy since i was pg with dd 6 years ago and so bump was to be named Rossi James.

However after much thought and many weeks we have decided that we have both gone off it for various reasons.

I want something strong and traditional and have always loved Harry, dp disliked it until 3 weeks ago and now says he loves it

Dp's grandfather was William Henry - but William is overkill with the surname.

So at the moment the names we have are

Harry Joseph

or

Henry Oliver or Henry James

we've beaten out every other first name and neither can agree on any others so seems it's between these two

(any other middle name offers??)

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PoloPlayingMummy · 02/02/2009 15:12

Henry on birth cert and Harry as a nickname as they are essentially the same name

seeker · 02/02/2009 15:12

Harry is short for Henry - Prince Harry is really Henry.

It's just like someone called Samuel being called Sam.

ilovespinach · 02/02/2009 15:09

Forgot to add like both of your Henry name combinations.....if it helps, mine is Henry George

Wheelybug · 02/02/2009 15:04

I love the name Henry - we were considering it but our surname is an H so we've decided it sounds a bit silly.

ilovespinach · 02/02/2009 15:02

I have a Henry. We started to call him Harry but it caused a lot of confusion amongst relatives - is he a Henry or Harry? I thought the shortening to Harry was well known but it surprised everyone I told it to.

He definately suits the name Henry better For short we call him Hen.

I prefer the name Henry to Harry.

hannahsaunt · 02/02/2009 12:43

We have a Harry who is Harry. He was to be Henry and known as Harry until the day we went to register his birth and decided that if he was to be called Harry he should be Harry on his birth cert.

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Wolfblass · 02/02/2009 12:24

I see what you are saying MrsSeanBean - but i just think that's confusing. Harry is a nickname for Harold or Henry yes.

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MrsSeanBean · 02/02/2009 12:24

Use Harry for everyday usage I mean. Prince Harry is Henry officially.

MrsSeanBean · 02/02/2009 12:23

Can't you use Henry on birth certificate but use Harry? Harry is a nickname of Henry I always thought.

traceybath · 02/02/2009 12:20

I have a Henry and i think its a fab name. Its not so popular as Harry but still nice, easy to spell and say and i think a good strong name.