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Anyone got a William and a George?

13 replies

williwonti · 26/02/2014 20:23

Sorry...I know I have posted another thread about this but just wanted to know - if you have a William and a George, have you had anyone comment on the fact they are the two future heir names?

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Onesleeptillwembley · 26/02/2014 20:25

Yes! Not me, but a colleague. His kids are primary school age, but apparently there's been a few comments. The kids are pretty pissed odd, the parents slightly.

NessieMcFessie · 26/02/2014 20:50

I have a friend who has both......and a Harry! She gets comments....mostly light-hearted...all of the time.

Mim78 · 28/02/2014 20:14

My brother is named William George but he is older than Prince William. :-)

Bowlersarm · 28/02/2014 20:16

A few families I know have a William and a George

Chewbecca · 28/02/2014 20:36

Yes, I know one.

And I know it has been commented on.... Because I have myself!

Not a problem though IMO, children are 'themselves' much moreso than 'them + sibling'

Bowlersarm · 28/02/2014 20:41

It's a non problem. Some people like traditional names. Lots of families have a combination of royal names or some of them:- Charlie, George, James, Elizabeth, Victoria, Alfie, Edward, William, Harry, Louis. They are all very popular baby names.

DailyBread · 01/03/2014 00:28

I know two Georges who both have William as their middle name.

I used to know sisters called Diana and Camilla.

squoosh · 01/03/2014 04:12

If I met someone who had a William, a Harry and a youngest called George I would think them absolute royal super fans and a bit of a saddo if I'm honest.

littleomar · 01/03/2014 04:27

Yes

No. Anyone who knows me knows better. But strangely I haven't had comments from anyone who is aware of my views.

But we did think better of Camilla because of stupid comments and Diana was a non starter.

brokenhearted55a · 02/03/2014 09:28

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ToffeeJungle · 02/03/2014 13:52

I imagine there are quite a few families with a William and a George - both good old fashioned traditional names.
I don't see it as an issue.

wfrances · 02/03/2014 14:03

I have a William, no one has ever commented on his name, but he was named after my dad.

Mim78 · 03/03/2014 13:06

My mum was livid when princess Diana "stole" her name btw...

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