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Original poster

i REALLY dont like the name my sister has named her baby

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juliaroberts · 03/03/2008 21:21

i know people will say its none of my business but i will be watching him when she goes back to work and i really cant imagine myself shouting this name out around tesco's.

is there ever a right time to tell someone the name they have chosen is terrible or is it always best to not say a thing.

i can see his whole life being spoilt by this name (yes it is that bad)

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BarcodeZebra · 03/03/2008 21:33

Hemorrhoid?

Beauregard · 03/03/2008 21:34

Hymen?

RubyRioja · 03/03/2008 21:34

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fishie · 03/03/2008 21:34

horridaunt

RosaIsRed · 03/03/2008 21:35

Hannibal
Hieronymus
Hildebrand
Hastings

NoBiggy · 03/03/2008 21:35

fishie

oooggs · 03/03/2008 21:35

runny your ds2 has a great name

DiscoDizzy · 03/03/2008 21:36

Oh this is silly, you can't start a thread like this and the only thing you give away is an 'H'

Original poster
juliaroberts · 03/03/2008 21:36

ok its henry i bet everyone changes there mind now and tells me what a great name it is.

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RubyRioja · 03/03/2008 21:36

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Youcannotbeserious · 03/03/2008 21:36

I reckon it must be Humphrey.......

It's the only reasonably common name that's been mentioned that I could think could cause offence......

I wouldn't call my DS that name, but if your sister likes it, then sorry, that's her choice.

I think this is one time you have to keep your opinions to yourself... if she'd wanted your advice, I guess she'd have asked before she named him!

Beauregard · 03/03/2008 21:36

nowt wrong with Henry

NoBiggy · 03/03/2008 21:36

Henry?

WTF is wrong with that?

weebleswobble · 03/03/2008 21:37

To be honest, I prefered Haardvark, but if it has to be Henry, it's their lookout.

BarcodeZebra · 03/03/2008 21:37

Holy Father?

At least he'd get a bit of respect from the pigs if he ever got arrested.

"What's your name son?"

"Holy Father Blenkinsop"

"Sorry your holiness, on your way now."

Chequers · 03/03/2008 21:37

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DiscoDizzy · 03/03/2008 21:37

Henry isn't too bad, I know a Henry. Like someone said you could call him 'H'.

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peanutbear · 03/03/2008 21:37

is that because of the horrid Henry books or because you knew someone called Henry that you didnt like

QuintessentialShadow · 03/03/2008 21:37

Well done, you finally managed to spill it.

Just get over it.

soopermum1 · 03/03/2008 21:37

och, it's not that bad, c'mon....

not massively fond of it myself, not as good as 'horatio' in my opinion

Habbibu · 03/03/2008 21:37

Och, Henry's fine - you'll get used to it. Didn't like my niece's name at first, but it's just her now - don't give it a second thought.

SlartyBartFast · 03/03/2008 21:37

aaah,
i bet he will suit the name in time.

Chequers · 03/03/2008 21:38

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yurt1 · 03/03/2008 21:38

What's wring with Henry? I know a number of Henrys. Sweet name.