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27 replies

pygmy · 24/10/2013 08:21

and we named him Hector!

I need your help deciding on his middle name. It's between Hector Aldous (what I announced his name as when born) or Hector George.

I'm wobbling on Aldous as I was feel slightly embarrassed when people ask his middle name. It feels a bit wanky!
George is a name we agree on and it seems to suit and sit well with Hector.
Thoughts?

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UpTheFRIGGinDuff · 24/10/2013 08:37

Flowers Congratulations! Flowers

I like both,go with your gut Wink

kelda · 24/10/2013 08:38

Congratulations!

Hector George is lovely. I would go with that.

almapudden · 24/10/2013 08:43

I love Hector Aldous.

ViviDeBOOvoir · 24/10/2013 08:45

Hector George is lovely.

I like the name Aldous but the two together sound a bit of a mouthful or like the names merge together.

Congratulations btw!

emmyloo2 · 24/10/2013 08:49

Fabulous name! I would go with Hector George. My DS is a George and I love the name Hector. I think the simplicity of George works with Hector. Aldous is a bit too much, in my humble opinion. Although, to be fair, you never use the middle name anyway, and you have chosen an excellent first name. Little Hector!

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Coupon · 24/10/2013 10:38

They're both great names! Sorry that doesn't help though!

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BlueChampagne · 24/10/2013 13:05

Depending on your surname, Hector George might be a safer bet initials-wise. Go with your gut feeling.

MoonHare · 24/10/2013 14:52

I'm afraid you're right Aldous does sound wanky. Go with George.

Frikadellen · 24/10/2013 16:23

OH I LOVE LOVE Hector. like both mns sorry

Mim78 · 24/10/2013 16:55

Either is lovely (unhelpful I know!)

George is probably a bit easier for a child to tell people (when they have the "what's your middle name" discussion).

MarianneBrandon · 24/10/2013 21:54

Hector George

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bundaberg · 24/10/2013 23:29

I would go with Hector Aldous

RedLentil · 24/10/2013 23:40

Hector Aldous is fab. Here in Ireland , we have a Hector doing the main morning radio programme kids listen to on the way to school, so it isn't as unusual. It's a great name. Congrats on your lovely boy!

elcranko · 24/10/2013 23:57

I like Hector George.

Congratulations!

BigPawsBrown · 25/10/2013 00:07

I like Hector George. Hector Aldous sounds like Hect Raldous

ReturnPlacenta · 25/10/2013 15:18

Congratulations! Flowers

Hector is fab. Aldous is fab, but together they do register on my wankometer.

I also think Hector George runs together better than two vowel sounds colliding.

If you're embarrassed saying it to people then IMO it's the wrong name.

NewbieMcNewbie · 25/10/2013 15:43

George. Born in the same year as the future king is a nice connection too.

CordeliaRose · 25/10/2013 16:21

Congratulations Thanks

Another vote for Hector George here!

pygmy · 26/10/2013 17:59

Hector Hugo and Hector Otto are now in the running. Also like Hector Edward and Hector Edgar, but the flow's not quite right.

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heidihole · 26/10/2013 18:03

I think Hector George. Aldous is maybe a bit much with Hector.

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