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Can I have a George and a James?

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TravellingToad · 03/10/2014 21:35

I already have a George, can I have a James too or do they sound too similar? I really like James! Yes or no, you decide

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squeak2392 · 03/10/2014 21:37

I don't think they sound similar. Two perfectly normal, classic names.

marmaladegranny · 03/10/2014 21:41

Totally agree - they don't sound similar, Both great names.

TravellingToad · 03/10/2014 21:42

They both start with the same sound though? I don't know why I'm arguing, it's the answer I want to hear!

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VivaLeBeaver · 03/10/2014 21:42

My bets are on James been the name for the next royal baby if its a boy. If you're happy to take that risk then go for it.

TravellingToad · 03/10/2014 21:42

I already have an Alex too so when said in order it would be

George, Alex and James so that breaks up the sounds a bit.

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TravellingToad · 03/10/2014 21:43

Yes, very happy if kate wants to name her baby after mine! Doesn't bother me. I'm a trend setter.

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VivaLeBeaver · 03/10/2014 21:44

They're all lovely names.

SingingBear · 03/10/2014 21:45

^^ what squeak2393 said

reup · 03/10/2014 21:50

There are 2 sets of George/James siblings at my sons school.

Wishfulmakeupping · 03/10/2014 21:50

Think they sound lovely together. I have a Georgia but I would consider James if I were to have a ds in the future

TravellingToad · 04/10/2014 06:58

Thank you :)

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Mammanat222 · 04/10/2014 15:15

Love James (my boys name)

No way will any of Will / Harry's children ever be a James though (think James Hewitt!)

TravellingToad · 04/10/2014 20:41

Oh yeah! James Hewitt, don't think that name will be getting rolled out!

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DanyStormborn · 04/10/2014 20:54

Yep they sound different enough to me. Both great names. James has good nickname options if he did want to be a bit more different to George at any point.

MiddletonPink · 04/10/2014 20:59

I love them together.

I know George and James twins. Really suits them.

DearGirl · 04/10/2014 20:59

I know brothers George and James

CaptainAnkles · 04/10/2014 21:03

Is Prince Edward's son called James?

ElphabaTheGreen · 04/10/2014 21:03

Kate's brother is also a James so I'd be surprised if she named her son after her sibling.

I'm biased towards James (got an eight week old one sleeping in the cot next to me ATM Smile) so go for it.

Zone2mum · 05/10/2014 08:37

Both great, classic names

ShadowStar · 06/10/2014 20:48

I don't think they sound similar at all. Both great names.

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