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How many Harry's are really out there???

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MrsAmos · 02/03/2012 09:56

How many little Harry's have you met in recent months? Currently expecting DS2 and struggling to find a name that we love. DH is pushing for Harry - which we would probably shorten to Hal - but I'm worried that every second child we meet might be a Harry too! We like traditional names but if I was brave enough I would probably choose something really 'out there' instead! DS1 is Fred, was almost Huxley but I chickened out in the end so he has that as a middle name...... Help!

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GrimmaTheNome · 02/03/2012 10:02

I don't think I know a single Harry - of any age - IRL.
And only one Tom, but quite a few Dicks.

LittleHarrysMum · 02/03/2012 10:04

Mine is the only Harry in his year. I know of one other who is one of my best friends babies.

I love the name Harry!

YankNCock · 02/03/2012 10:08

There are loads around here, and it's in the top 5 of names all over the country (has been for the last few years), so your son will definitely be one of many.

Out of 7 babies in my NCT class, 2 were called Harry, and in my other baby group of about 12 babies, another 2 were called Harry. Plus I've heard it shouted at soft play numerous times.

YankNCock · 02/03/2012 10:10

see here for actual stats, IMHO much more accurate than asking random people how many Harrys they've met: www.baby-names-guide.co.uk/top-100-baby-names.php

feedthegoat · 02/03/2012 10:11

About half a dozen between school and friends.

However, if you like a name does it really matter?

feedthegoat · 02/03/2012 10:11

About half a dozen between school and friends.

However, if you like a name does it really matter?

Lilyloo · 02/03/2012 10:13

At ds school there are 3 Harrys in total so not many , at nursery we dont have any Harrys. I love it hence why its the name of my ds.

StetsonsAreCool · 02/03/2012 10:15

I know a 10 year old Harry, and 3 under the age of 2.

OhTheConfusion · 02/03/2012 10:27

My DS is called Harry (he is 9) and the only one in his school.

When he was a baby it was cute, as a 9yr old it's cool and will be just as fab when he is a grown up!

Plus, Fred and Harry sound good together :-)

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MrsAmos · 02/03/2012 10:36

Thanks all! We are in Scotland and although I know a couple of older Harry's, so far I haven't met any other little ones! Just keep seeing it on the dreaded 'most popular name' lists.... But I guess if we love it then it doesn't really matter!

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OhTheConfusion · 02/03/2012 13:31

My Harry was born is Scotland and there were no other Harry's at his nursery or school there either.

Do let us know when 'Harry' arrives!

Ihatepeas · 02/03/2012 20:33

Went to a 4th birthday party there were 5 Harrys there out of 25ish kids!! the Harrys ranged from 13months to 4.

BoysBoysBoysAndMe · 02/03/2012 22:48

What about Harrison? Our ds2 was Harrison for two days before we settled on jack

I still love Harrison and Harry but out ds 2 didn't look like either. He's a sturdy jack!

FilterCoffee · 02/03/2012 23:09

I know two young Harrys.

CaoNiMa · 03/03/2012 03:52

I know reams of them. Every second boy baby announcement on Facebook is a Harry. The others seem to be Josh.

Harrison is to be avoided too.

Lizzylou · 03/03/2012 04:08

I have a Harry, he is 8, same as Lilyloo, 3 in our school. He has always been the only Harry in his preschool/class/group of friends. My friend has a Thomas and in her group of mates he is one of about 5.
It is very regional I think.
I had no idea Harry was popular when we chose it, but I still love it and he suits his name.

heartmoonshadow · 03/03/2012 16:52

As a teacher in primary I have had at least 1 if not 2/3 Harry's in my class consistently for the past 6 years. All of them have been characters, the first one I taught was such a cheeky chappie loved him to pieces he will be on stage in a few years.

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MrsAmos · 03/03/2012 18:34

Ha! Don't joke, I love Huckleberry! Just think I might be setting the poor child up for a life of misery....
Thanks for all the comments, seems that Harry will always be popular, will keep my ears open for the next few months and see how many pop up around here. Have 3mths to properly decide anyway!

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MrsMcEnroe · 03/03/2012 18:36

I know lots of Harrys but my DD also has a very popular name and I don't mind at all .... I think you'll find that when your baby is born you won't care what other kids are called and will go with the name you like regardless Smile

MrsJohnDeere · 03/03/2012 18:47

Loads here

BornToFolk · 03/03/2012 19:04

I know tons. DS is 4 and most of his contempories seem to be Harry or Josh (both nice names, I think, just really overdone)

KenDoddsDadsDog · 03/03/2012 19:06

Only one, aged two

greencat23 · 03/03/2012 21:41

I think i know more little Harrys than any other name five in ds class.

RobinSparkles · 03/03/2012 21:46

I know two so not that many. There's none in DD's reception class.

I know 3 Harrisons.