Can I have a Harry Porter?

[deevoo]

Honestly?

I assume for the Scottish it sounds exactly the same?

I would say no...

No. Not a great idea. I would pick another first name. Henry?

Porter doesn't sound the same as Potter in my accent but I do think it's a bit close. Sorry.

Do you think Henry Porter would be okay? We were unsure about using Henry NN Harry, so we obviously love Henry too (but won't force Harry NN)

No
I'd go for something completely different unless you want to give him a lightened shaped scar for life

It's too close.

However in Scotland we pronounce "r" so no, it doesn't sound the same.

Henry Porter is OK IMO.

I'd say it's a definite no, even as Henry.

Henry Porter to me sounds like somebody who wanted Harry but knew it sounded too much like Harry Potter. The name equivalent of getting fake clothes from a market... look at my lovely Prado bag!!

No!

Technically u can of course, but he might not appreciate it ! 😊

Well you could, but I did burst out laughing, when I read your question, so maybe not 😂

Henry Porter isn't a problem. I prefer Hal nn to Harry.

No

I think Hal Porter is supercool!

Also don't see the problem with Henry Porter. It doesn't sound that much like Harry Potter in my accent.

That said, I definitely wouldn't use Harry as a nn, which maybe isn't what you want to hear. All the boys with Harry as a nn where I live seem to have Harris or Harrison as a long name anyway. I think a lot of people have forgotten that Harry is a nn for Henry and think of Harry and Henry as different names.

Daft as it sounds, Harrison Porter, sound nothing like Harry Potter.
Here's your answer OP. You would still have your Harry. Very nice too !

The name Harry Porter will be a millstone around his neck.

I assume for the Scottish it sounds exactly the same?

Not at all sure why you'd assume that. As PP said, we pronouce our Rs. We you thinking of the English, who generally don't?

I woudn't recommend using the name in any accent, unless you embrace the Potter connection.

No you can't

Sorry

No.

Sorry.

No

Uh, no... My DH's Mum is Scottish (we don't see her) but when I did meet her, her Rs sounded like Ls... It wasn't a criticism. I'm English and definitely pronounce my are so does everyone else around me

No don't do if.

Even if the name is said in an accent that pronounces Porter differently to Potter he'll still be in for constant 'ha ha, I thought you said Harry Potter' Imagine how annoying that would get?