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I like one. DP likes another. 3rd is ok for both

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Pudding01 · 23/11/2020 08:44

George, Harry or Jack?

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Masssivefuckup · 23/11/2020 08:46

How does he feel about the one you like? And vice versa?

Personally I like Harry.

Boringnamechanging · 23/11/2020 08:50

If you don't like each other's then it has to be the third.

The names are all standard nice names, none I love but all perfectly lovely.

Pudding01 · 23/11/2020 10:17

I've always liked George. He did like it until he heard Jack and now that's his favourite.

We both think Harry is OK. Surname starts with H, so could either look cool or silly!

DD is Erin, if that helps people decide...

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VenusClapTrap · 23/11/2020 10:19

Jack

Pudding01 · 23/11/2020 10:20

@Masssivefuckup I am worried Jack is too popular.

I know they're all fairly popular names and I like them all, but I've seen Jack take a hit on here in the past.

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M0rT · 23/11/2020 10:21

Of the three I prefer Jack.

WitchesBritchesPumpkinPants · 23/11/2020 10:22

My preference:

George
Harry
Jack

All go with Erin.

H depends. If it's Henderson it's fine. If it's Harrison, not so much.

Keep thinking of other names, you might find a new one you both love!

August20 · 23/11/2020 10:31

George is wonderful.

Jack and Harry are traditionally nicknames for John and Henry but I guess at this point they are used more and more just as names.

Glitterbiscuits · 23/11/2020 10:33

Harry

Depending on what the H surname is.

George and Jack are quite samey in terms of popularity.

myhobbyisouting · 23/11/2020 10:34

Harry.

MummaGiles · 23/11/2020 10:36

@WitchesBritchesPumpkinPants

My preference:

George
Harry
Jack

All go with Erin.

H depends. If it's Henderson it's fine. If it's Harrison, not so much.

Keep thinking of other names, you might find a new one you both love!

Harry & the Hendersons? Probably a bit of a niche reference these days.
Lelophants · 23/11/2020 10:36

I think George is very popular. What goes best with surname?

NameChange30 · 23/11/2020 10:38

"Surname starts with H"

Whose surname? Yours, I hope. But probably his.

I really like the name Erin, it's unusual but not "out there". Your boy's names are quite dull in comparison, nothing wrong with any of them but they're nowhere near as nice. Anyway, if it must be one of those three, go for Harry as it's the one you both like.

Pudding01 · 23/11/2020 10:45

Open to suggestions if my names are "dull" :) I do find boys names harder to choose than girls, as they're either traditional or too out there/try hard.

It isn't always black and white on surname choices, so I will respectfully say that I'd prefer to leave that conversation out of this thread.

But the surname isn't Harrison Grin

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majesticallyawkward · 23/11/2020 10:48

They're all popular names so I wouldn't let jack being popular put you off. Harry and George are equally popular, possibly George more so with the recent burst after Prince George.

The Harry H depends on the surname, if it's different enough then not a problem but as a PP said Harry Harrison is a bit much, Harry Henderson is possibly a niche reference but not unknown.

I wouldn't get hung up on sibling names 'going' together either.

YoniAndGuy · 23/11/2020 10:51

It isn't always black and white on surname choices, so I will respectfully say that I'd prefer to leave that conversation out of this thread.

So I'm guessing he's getting the surname even though you aren't married? In which case:

his choice of surname - your choice of first name

he wants the first name - then the surname is yours, as should be traditional.

Would that help resolve this?

YoniAndGuy · 23/11/2020 10:55

Not to try and be disrespectful to what you say above by the way OP, it's a valid choice and your choice, BUT that really is usually the fair way this works - the recognition that the family name is being 'given' to his side of the family even though no marriage, and that he's then nice enough to be gracious about you choosing YOUR baby's first name. As logn as it's not something he hates!

Personally I like Harry best - I'm not a fan of George, but Jack really is completely boring and overused. It's a nothing name really.

But all of them are completely popular and inoffensive.

Pudding01 · 23/11/2020 11:04

Thanks @YoniAndGuy it does make sense. We aren't married at the moment but the vibe is that we will be. So I will make sure I am 100% on the first name Smile

The reason I can't give this baby my name is because I kept my ex husband's name when we divorced, to stay the same as my DD. I know there are very strong (and judgemental/ignorant) opinions about this, but it is what it is, the relationship was toxic and I can't go back in time. So no point going in to it.

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AnnaSW1 · 23/11/2020 11:07

George!

Honeyroar · 23/11/2020 11:08

They’re all very popular, frequently used names. I probably prefer Jack of the three.

NameChange30 · 23/11/2020 11:13

What Yoni said. If baby has his surname he can't dictate the first name as well. Ideally you'd agree on a name you both like but if all else fails the mother should get the final say.

Anyway. Here are some boy's names I like, some more classic and/or popular than others. No idea if any will be to your taste.

Adam
Ethan
Ivo
Jacob / Jake
James
Leo
Levi
Max
Reuben
Toby
Zack

YoniAndGuy · 23/11/2020 11:14

Oh I see OP. Yes that makes it more difficult.

I really think that the first name choice should be yours, then. Even if you marry, you aren't going to share a surname with this baby - yes you should have first choice of the first name. Because - you say you 'can't' give the baby your surname... well, you could, legally. Because it's your name. And your daughter's name. Your DP should be very relieved that you aren't saying that the baby WILL have your own family surname, that it's more important that it shares with its own sibling and mother... especially after your last experience. He's very lucky. He should quit while ahead.

If you wanted to get a court order to add your own birth surname to your older DD's, you'd probably get permission. If you wanted to go down that route, you could think of double-barrelling or having your birth surname as a middle name for both.

NameChange30 · 23/11/2020 11:15

"Even if you marry, you aren't going to share a surname with this baby"

Isn't she? She might want to take his surname, basically she'll have to choose between sharing a surname with her oldest or her youngest.

Pudding01 · 23/11/2020 11:28

A decision that causes great anxiety for me. Probably why I'm avoiding the conversation. I do appreciate your messages about it though.

DP liked Max. I said it sounded like a dog's name, but I think I was just defending George at the time!

Adam is nice. Would have been my name if I were a boy! Grin

My Nephew is Leo. Good name.

I do like James.

I have my girls shortlist, did that in a day!

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Heyha · 23/11/2020 11:34

All three are perfectly nice in my opinion, the usual caveats about don't spell out anything with the initials apply of course 😂

If it were me I'd either go for the name you both like or just wait til he is born and you might think he suits one name more than another?

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