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Henry or Edward?

62 replies

BuffaloMozzarella · 21/02/2021 01:32

Vote on your favourite please.

Totally stuck here and baby arriving next week.!

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Tavannach · 21/02/2021 01:36

Edward.

CakeRattleandRoll · 21/02/2021 01:42

Edward

partyatthepalace · 21/02/2021 01:46

Edwatd

cassrose · 21/02/2021 01:51

Henry (by a mile!)

Dontletthecatout · 21/02/2021 02:01

Henry 100%

AllMyPrettyOnes · 21/02/2021 02:03

Henry

DramaAlpaca · 21/02/2021 02:05

Like both a lot, but Henry just edges it.

Montii · 21/02/2021 02:19

Henry

(biased because I have a 3 month old Henry)

Edward is nice too though

octoberfarm · 21/02/2021 02:33

Edward Smile

RubysArms · 21/02/2021 03:51

Henry is such a dweeb's name.

Whereas Edward is strong.

RubysArms · 21/02/2021 03:51

(no disrespect to anyone with a much loved Henry in their life)

leggingsandwellies · 21/02/2021 04:27

Definitely Edward. I find Henry a bit 'wet'

CakesOfVersailles · 21/02/2021 04:39

Henry.

But just by a wee smidgeon. Both are great names.

Bluesername · 21/02/2021 06:10

Henry

Fueledwithfairydustandgin · 21/02/2021 06:12

@RubysArms not particularly sure how that could be anything other than disrespectful Hmm

Fueledwithfairydustandgin · 21/02/2021 06:27

OP I prefer Henry. There’s more opportunity for shortened versions with Edward. Would that help sway your choice at all?

SmeleanorSmellstrop · 21/02/2021 06:42

Edward. I haaaate Henry and can't get over its current popularity. It reminds me of someone really unappealing. (No specific person, just the image that comes to mind when I hear the name!) Edward is nice and has nice nickname options too.

Fueledwithfairydustandgin · 21/02/2021 06:47

Why do people feel the need to be so rude about names? Surely you can voice your preference without making unpleasant remarks about the other name?

Alonelonelyloner · 21/02/2021 06:52

I always think of Horrid Henry, which is awful.
Edward is awesome though.

Aebj · 21/02/2021 06:55

I know a Henry that’s about a year old now and he’s the most amazing little boy.
My sons middle name is Edward and well he’s a shitbag🤣🤣🤣
I like either name but maybe Edward as Henry is making a come back.?

alanpartridgefromtheoasthouse · 21/02/2021 06:58

I love both. My nephew is called one so we'll be using the other if we have a boy next time round.

Does one go better than the other with your surname?

CoffeeRunner · 21/02/2021 07:15

Edward for me.

I know it’s supposed to be very popular again but personally I only know two Henry’s. Both with brothers called Edward as it happens Grin.

There seem to be more Edward/Ted/Teddy here.

CotleyMew · 21/02/2021 07:27

Henry by a mile

Edward I don't like at all

Penguinandduck · 21/02/2021 07:31

I had both on my list but had a girl! I think Edward would just about win for me

Lobsterquadrille2 · 21/02/2021 07:36

Henry. Both are lovely though so you can't go wrong.

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