Thoughts on the name George?

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Where is George at these days in terms of is it considered a nice name or fashioned etc?

Should caveat this by saying I’m Irish and George is currently ranked 84th most popular baby name - so I don’t think it’s as popular as it is in the U.K.

we like the name George as it means ‘farmer’ and we both come from a long line of farmers so a nod to that heritage. Also feel that it’s a strong name, no clear nickname and cute for a baby but also fine for a man.

What are others thoughts on it! We are a bit worried about reactions but Charlie and Freddie and Harry are very popular here so don’t think it’s too out there to use.

I know an adult Irish George, born in the 80’s, who doesn’t really like his name as he always found it very English.. in saying that, there may be a lot more now, like you say, so it might not be as uncommon.

@Saltnpepperr it’s very hard to know if it’s still too English. Harry and Charles/Charlie are very popular now (top 10) but George is ranked 78th so not as popular and if it’s popular in south Dublin that could still be a British connection.

That said all our friends/close family boys (all under 5) are William, Harry, Scott, Frankie, Rudy, Henry, Fletcher, Marcus, Jack, Cillian and Gearoid so only two Irish names so George doesn’t seem too outlandish. Maybe in school though the class will be mainly Irish names and there’s some kind of contagion going on in our friend group for non Irish names! 🙈