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Finally a list emerges on due date

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Dadmaq · 15/04/2013 16:20

Well today is baby's due date, also my birthday. After many months of deliberating here is the list we agreed to pick from. What do you like and opinions please

Henry James

Max James

Hugo James

Oliver James

Thomas James

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MadameJosephine · 15/04/2013 16:23

My favourite by miles out of those is Thomas James, followed by Henry. Not keen on Hugo and I know too many babies called Max and Oliver alteady, both seem to be really popular at the moment.

DrMcDreamysWife · 15/04/2013 16:23

I like all of them!! They have a nice ring and are all strong boys names

My favourite is Hugo James, my least favourite Max James. But I also love Henry James. Henry was on my list but our surname starts with an H so would have been silly!!

Hope your bubba comes soon so you get newborn snuggles near your birthday!!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 15/04/2013 17:01

Don't like Henry James for obvious reasons. Oliver James is my favourite, followed by Max.

emalushka · 15/04/2013 17:03

Love them all - but not Hugo, sorry.

DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 15/04/2013 17:35

They all sound great with James, my favourite of all of these today is Oliver.

Have you practised shortened or diminutive versions? I actually prefer Tom or Tommy to Ollie. Hmm, tricky!

Hope you're having a happy birthday!

Barbie1 · 15/04/2013 17:37

I have a Henry James

Love Hugo but it doesn't go with our surname.

Good luck for nex few days!

toobreathless · 15/04/2013 17:46

LOVE:
Henry James
Hugo James - my personal favourite.
Thomas James.

Max James: just feels 'unfinished to me' I prefer a longer version of Max followed by James.

Oliver James: just too popular for me, but a good, solid name.

Good Luck, DD2 was born on April 6th :)

fussychica · 15/04/2013 18:00

Nice selection - Oliver James my personal favourite. Whichever goes best with your surname. Good luck and let us know.

Still18atheart · 15/04/2013 19:30

Like them all. Especially Hugo and Oliver

Astley · 15/04/2013 20:27

Max or Hugo for me. Henry is super popular everywhere now so I wouldn't have that. Also Henry James would be a no no for me.

CheerfulYank · 15/04/2013 20:32

Hugo! I love it.

williaminajetfighter · 15/04/2013 20:39

Oliver James is the name of an estate agent in Oxford. Go for Hugo... The most unique of the bunch.

CurryChip · 15/04/2013 20:45

Love love love Henry James

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Dadmaq · 15/04/2013 22:34

What are the "obvious reasons" for not liking Henry James? Have I missed an obvious blooper? Is he a mass murderer or something?

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Exhaustipated · 15/04/2013 22:44

Henry James - novelist.

I like Hugo James best

KittenOfDoom · 15/04/2013 23:08

Haven't we had this before?

My favourite is still Hugo James, easily.

MummyBurrows · 15/04/2013 23:10

I like Henry James :) xx

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Dadmaq · 16/04/2013 17:55

I'm swaying heavily to Henry.

Although it can't really be shortened (unless he has the same name as a farmyard animal) I like it.

Is Henzy a good nn? Can imagine his mates calling him henz.
Or am I being daft?

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Astley · 16/04/2013 18:51

Haha not when he's over 2 I don't imagine!

williaminajetfighter · 16/04/2013 19:02

A good nickname for Henry is Hank! Love it!

DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 16/04/2013 19:09

Cut to the chase and call him Heinz!

Hal could be a good nn for a Henry. Only because of Henry VIII "bluff king Hal".

itsnothingoriginal · 17/04/2013 12:22

Hugo James - good name!

The others are all a bit over popular for me - the rest of the list reads like the register for most of the classes at our local school!! That may not be an issue for you though.

DottyboutDots · 17/04/2013 12:58

We have a Hugo James and know another, ours were born 3 years ago than yours though. It was a name that i never thought would become popular and would always be quite singular. We were wrong! Still love it very much. A strong name. If we have another boy I've put Gregory on the list as I love the 'guh' sound now.

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