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Hector or Edgar?

55 replies

pygmy · 11/06/2013 09:46

My partner favours Edgar and I favour Hector. We both would tolerate each others' choice.

I can't decide which to go for; really worried about getting it wrong and having regrets.

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shoobidoo · 11/06/2013 22:01

The meaning of Hector puts me off, as well as the lack of good nicknames. Edgar is quite cool actually - and I don't know any little Edgars (lots of Eds though).

NeoMaxiZoomDweebie · 11/06/2013 22:21

MrsBungle exactly! It' IS drippy. As I said...dorky. Edgar is strong...Hector sounds like "Flipping Hector!" or just a drip.

AgathaPinchBottom · 11/06/2013 22:25

Love Hector not too keen on Edgar (though I like Edwin!)

NeoMaxiZoomDweebie · 11/06/2013 22:26

See Edwin sounds drippy too!

Edwin, Hector, George, all drippy.

Edgar, Harry, Joe...all strong.

Hazel1503 · 11/06/2013 22:47

Hector is Awesome.
Not keen on Edgar

Gullygirl · 12/06/2013 04:46

Neither,sorry.

sleepywombat · 12/06/2013 05:20

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MrRected · 12/06/2013 05:34

Neither

badgeroncaffeine · 12/06/2013 05:37

Wow...neither!

TwasBrillig · 12/06/2013 06:10

I think both are awful but would probably grow to like them in real life.

sleepingbeautiful · 12/06/2013 06:58

Hector is ok if you live somewhere than pronounces the letter H.

Edgar is an ugly sounding word.

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poppydaisy · 12/06/2013 14:12

I don't like the sound or meaning of Hector at all, sorry. Edgar sounds nicer and has nicer nickname options imo.

spatchcock · 12/06/2013 14:45

Hector is brilliant. Also makes me think of Troy - Hector was a Trojan prince who led Troy against Greece.

No one, but no one, uses the verb 'hector' these days.

Edgar is a bit wet sounding, imo.

Rhubarbgarden · 12/06/2013 16:35

I love Edgar. It was my second choice for ds. I don't like Hector at all.

Jellibotti · 12/06/2013 16:45

Hector, without a doubt. Fab name.

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pygmy · 12/06/2013 17:06

Thanks guys; my heart is with Hector. Otto was an option but feel it's not serious enough.

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pygmy · 12/06/2013 18:18

Early October; and yes, I will let you know what we go for!

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peanutsandwich · 12/06/2013 19:04

Neither. They are both horrible. Neither of you should have to just 'tolerate' a name. Pick something else (and nicer) that you both love.

EuphemiaLennox · 12/06/2013 19:11

Both are lovely.

Id probably go with Edgar so he can use Ed if he wants a more casual name.

Hector I find slightly hard to say for some reason.

SignoraStronza · 12/06/2013 19:11

Edgar. Good Viking name. Wink Shortens nicely to Eddie to sound more usual.

fussychica · 12/06/2013 19:33

Neither. Be sure that you both love the name - it's a whole life thing not a fashion statement.

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pygmy · 12/06/2013 19:43

These are the only names we agree on. We'd both be happy with either.

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spatchcock · 12/06/2013 19:46

Not a fashion statement? Odd thing to say. They're names the OP likes, and they're hardly up there with Moon Unit or Dweezil.