Arrh its a boy - please don't call it George!

[SadPander]

Not sure how I feel about using my boys name, George, if Kate and William use it. Am I being stupid or would this put you off? Not due until December so is it a big deal??

I'd like Richard - I've used it myself

The seat was on a base and the straps were done up- just not exactly properly because he was swaddled.

Also he didn't have one of those little head supporting cushions around his head.

Michael is a name from Russian and Greek and also Romanian royal families iirc so not too Catholic. Also there is a Prince Michael of Kent who is somewhat in the doghouse most of the time.

There are a number of king names which are perceived to be unlucky as Bad Things happened to the last one called that.

Richard - the third - killed in battle of Bosworth
John - hated and forced to sign Magna Carta by his barons
James - the third - booted out in favour of his sister and her husband.

So none of those are likely.

Oh and Henry is a bit dodgy too, thanks to Henry the 8th and his liking for a new wife on a regular basis - occasionally via the execution block.

Sadpanda I have the exact same dilemma but with Henry! I'm due in 2 weeks and we have struggled with boys names right the way through only to finally agree on 1 option!! I'm hoping they don't use Henry because of Harry...and i don't think I can use the same name as them as the comments from people 'oh you used the royal baby name' would do my head in! Fx for both of us!

George and Richard are my son's names.

Please be more original Kate, please!

How about Stephen? There was a King Stephen aeons ago. Or Harold?

Richard would be an original choice BellEndTrent. I'd approve. It's a strong name, there arent' many out there. Surprised there are two on this thread tbh.

George is a perfectly good name but I want them to pick something a little less used than George.

Why do you care what people think?

I don't care what people think particularly, but I care what they say. I've had enough hurtful thoughtless remarks about this pregnancy (which is financially and medically unremarkable) without wanting to field any more thoughtless bullshit once he arrives.

Well it's hardly an usual name in the great scheme of things,lots of little George's around.

I'd more reluctant to use a very unusual name it was give to this or any other high profile baby or indeed was already the name of a high profile person (Sienna as Miller, for example).

But I'm fairly sure you'll be fine calling yours George even if they do so first.

Sorry OP! Back to the drawing board?

You can still use it, i love it.

Rut ro OP.

Meanwhile I am breathing a sigh of relief and toasting the Cambridges' excellent taste and discretion

Bad luck OP. I'm really surprised, would have thought that would mean too many royal George's and thought they may be a little more original but hey ho. I love the Alexander Louis bit, not that they'll be used much.

2/2 for me - I called it as a boy named George weeks ago.

Oh no!!!!! Fingers crossed mine's a girl! :(

Has he a name then?

George Alexander Louis

George! Trying to decide if its putting me off or not, most people seem to be saying it doesn't matter too much. I know George was hardly an original or unusual name in the 1st place, but thinking that a 'baby George' will only bring one little person to mind for most of the UK now! Guess all the talk of him might die down by December though?

Not impressed my baby is George Alexander! I was hoping she would have a girl or at least be more original.

I'm expecting lots of comments now at my babies christening