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Henry or Edward, popularity worries

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Floellabella · 17/04/2017 09:08

Hi everyone, I wonder if you can help. We have several reasonably unusual girls names on our list but are struggling with boys names for our first baby. The names we like the best are Henry and Edward but know these are very popular names, especially with the increase in popularity of Ted/Teddy. We live in the South East.

If we chose one of these would there be several in our child's class? Should I be so worried about this?

Other less popular possibles are Albert or Wilfred - but I like these a bit less and I also am aware that they are hardly unpopular and Wilfred in particular is getting more popular so it might not be worth compromising. Any advice appreciated!

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SpikeGilesSandwich · 21/04/2017 04:24

I only know one Edward and he's 12, can't think of any Henrys surprisingly. Tons of Alberts in my area, can't move for Albies and Berties at the moment.

Silverdream · 21/04/2017 07:20

Teddy is going to be extremely popular and everywhere and will be a fad name for a period.
I see a lot of Eric's in work at the moment.
Love Wilfred. And Sounds great shortened to Wilf. But that's just my preference

user1492757084 · 21/04/2017 08:30

Both names are very handsome and manly at the same time.
I also love Edmund.

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