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Harrison?

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jazzcat28 · 09/02/2014 15:47

Honest opinions please.

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Dontletthemgetyoudown · 09/02/2014 15:48

It's nice enough. Although usually just shortened to Harry. I know two Harrison's and both are Harry one is 12 and the other 4.

Middleagedmotheroftwo · 09/02/2014 15:51

No. Would be considered chavvy round here.

Bowlersarm · 09/02/2014 15:53

Not a fan. Harry is much nicer.

Dontletthemgetyoudown · 09/02/2014 15:54

The older Harrison I know comes from the least 'chavvy' family I could think of. Certainly not the case here. (Berkshire)

grabaspoon · 09/02/2014 15:55

Not a fan most Harrys/Harrisons I know have a reputation as being naughty/a handful - and I know a lot of them

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jazzcat28 · 09/02/2014 15:57

Which area are you in middleaged?

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Wishfulmakeupping · 09/02/2014 15:58

Not a fan sorry Harry nicer

Middleagedmotheroftwo · 09/02/2014 16:05

North Wilts

Rooners · 09/02/2014 16:06

I like it for Harrison Ford but when I hear it here in the UK I tend to think it's a bit, well, a bit out of place?

Also there is a nice young man called it at our local shop and every time I see his name badge it makes me think of hedgehogs.

Sorry Blush

as in 'herisson'

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jazzcat28 · 09/02/2014 16:08

Hmm it's actually DHs favoured name from our short list. I am pretty traditional in my tastes and love Thomas. Other name which we both kind of like is Leo.

ELCS next week so need to decide!

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tassisssss · 09/02/2014 16:11

Love love love it.

Would have been used for Dd1 and dd2

I'm in scotland and don't know any Harrisons and very few Harrys...

bzoo · 09/02/2014 16:12

I have one. We aren't chavvy Hmm

Sammie101 · 09/02/2014 16:15

Love it! My godson is called Harrison (although does get Harry most of the time) and he is the most beautiful, cheeky little boy in the world! And I don't see it as chavvy at all Smile

bzoo · 09/02/2014 16:15

We spell it Harison though. Smile

Innogen · 09/02/2014 16:16

I know one who graduated from a top university, having boarded, and is now a professional rugby union player.

Pretty much the opposite of chav.

Leeds2 · 09/02/2014 16:25

Prefer Harry.

DownstairsMixUp · 09/02/2014 16:28

It's seen as a "chavvy" name to a few people i know round here to Confused (kent) I like the name! My friend has one, they are not the slighest bit chavvy.

Rooners · 09/02/2014 16:30

I think it is seen as chavvy because of the aspirational thing - you know, limited cultural knowledge, named after a very popular actor, sort of thing.

Does it have a meaning?

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jazzcat28 · 09/02/2014 16:32

No meaning or significance but just a name DH loves.

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BirthdayMuppet · 09/02/2014 16:41

Soooo boring, probably the most over used 'trend' name for boys in the last decade. Leo on the other hand is wonderful.

clary · 09/02/2014 16:44

All the Harrisons I know (quite a few - I teach secondary) are known as Harry.

There are a lot of Harrys. One in most classes I teach. Only beaten by Josh. Both lovely names tho.

granof3 · 09/02/2014 16:58

Not all Harrisons are that young. My hubby inherited this name from his grandfather. If I had a son I would have carried on the tradition.

bzoo · 09/02/2014 17:19

I haven't come across another Harison at all!

FlirtingFail · 09/02/2014 17:24

I have only met one - he is one of the nicest boys I know. And comes from a very arty boho family.

JuniperHeartwand · 09/02/2014 17:32

I'm in London and the only baby Harrison I know is in a rich family who care about school catchment areas before their baby was even born.