Harry or Frank

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Just that really. 2 weeks to go so at crunch time and we can't decide between these two!
Middle name will be Douglas and surname is very non-offensive 2 syllable name that would go with either.

So which would you choose and why?

Also to say though I am generally a big fan of longer more formal name on BC in this instance I really don't like Henry or Frances so please don't suggest these names as alternatives! Have considered Harrison and Franklin on BC but not sure how these surname names will date/not sure if feels a bit try hard?

Harry.
Don't like Frank. Can't imagine a young person called it.

Can’t you use Douglas? That is fabulous. I really dislike both Harry and Frank. They’re bland and forgettable. Frances is a girl’s name, though. At a push, I’d go for Frank.

Harry is inoffensive but very popular.
I don’t like Frank, Francis or Franklin, sorry.
Harry out of the 2 .

I'd go for Frank

I like Douglas.

Middle names are an unnecessary pain in the arse anyway. Just extra shit to fill out on forms.

I find harry and Frank to be elderly man names tbh.

I'd choose Frank over Harry but agree with others that Douglas is a great name

Douglas Frank?

Of the two, Harry. While I much prefer classic Henry (as I generally like traditional names), I struggle to get past the vision of an old man with the name Frank (or the image of TV's Frank Spencer). Harry is such a well used/common name that I don't really have any preconceptions - it suits most boys and shouldn't date.

And yes, Harrison and Franklin are part of the surname trend and will likely date more than Harry.

Frank(ie)

I'd go for Frank. Harry has really spiked in popularity recently around my area. I do know a little Frank but he is adorable so it makes me like the name more. I don't think you need a longer name but if you opt for one I prefer Franklin over Francis.

Thank you for the replies ☺️ appreciate it

I know it's strange and doesn't stand to reason when considering a pretty old fashioned name like Frank but for some reason though I like it as a middle name and is a family name for DH I just can't do Douglas as a first name - he quite liked it so did try but I either think of an old grumpy Scottish man or otherwise just find it a bit of a weak name for a boy- no reasoning I think it's just personal experience! There's been quite a few of my preferred names OH has vetoed for similar - no reasoning but just personal experience feelings.

Appreciate all tastes are different though & mean no offence!

Also forgot to say would probs use Frankie as a nn along with Frank whilst they're young

Of those two, Harry all day long.

Though I also infinitely prefer Douglas (and Dougie/Doug...)

I like Harry very much.

I just don't like the look/sound of Frank.

Love Harry. Frank seems more like a sausage dog these days...

Francis is nicer.

I know a few boys called Frank and it's a great name. Quite cool as they grow up and could be 'Frankie' when little.

I love Dougie though. Also know a couple.
Harry is just too common for me, there are loads of them.

I like Frank
Too many Harry's about
I like Frank Douglas or Douglas Frank

Frank Douglas

Frank Douglas

Harry

I like Frank, similar sort of name but not as popular. Harry is extremely popular. I wish we’d used it as it’s a family name.

Harry is better than frank. Frank seems a bit Chav these days

Douglas is awful: sorry. Don't give him that as first name. It's ugly.

I really like both of them - if popularity is a consideration, then perhaps Frank, but Harry is a great name too.

I like Francis / Frankie

Harry ok but it is just too common.

I love Douglas / Dougie!