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Henry or Callum?

37 replies

Namesnamesnames13 · 01/08/2026 11:27

Henry or Callum?

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24Dogcuddler · 01/08/2026 12:49

I know Henry is quite popular atm but it would be my preference from those 2.
Callum I believe is of Scottish origin (Calum)
Where I live the two would give off very different vibes.

Peanutlicious · 01/08/2026 14:04

Henry

Twoshoesnewshoes · 01/08/2026 14:04

Callum

Advocodo · 01/08/2026 14:08

Love love Henry.

user1492757084 · 01/08/2026 14:18

Henry

Pistachiocake · 01/08/2026 14:21

Henry is probably more classic (but I only know a few people who go by it, most use Harry, if that affects your choice).

MiaKulper · 01/08/2026 15:04

How old is the baby now @Namesnamesnames13 ?

Calliopespa · 01/08/2026 15:28

Henry

AgnesMcDoo · 01/08/2026 15:28

Calum - great Scottish name

Helenbelena · 01/08/2026 16:55

Neither

TheeNotoriousPIG · 01/08/2026 17:21

Henry.

blackrabbitwhiterabbit · 01/08/2026 17:38

I teach a lot of not-very-lovely Callums.

RandomUsernameHere · 01/08/2026 18:13

Henry

Armorlux · 01/08/2026 18:23

Henry

DramaAlpaca · 01/08/2026 18:23

Callum, because I love Cal.

DemonsandMosquitoes · 01/08/2026 18:33

Not Callum.

ChocolateCinderToffee · 01/08/2026 18:54

Henry

Someonesomewhereinsummertime · 01/08/2026 18:55

Henry

upupandaway45 · 02/08/2026 20:49

Henry

abracabarbara · 02/08/2026 21:04

Calum. One L

NewDogOwner · 02/08/2026 21:27

Henry = English posh vibes ( love)
Callum - Scottish posh vibes

InAWhirl · 02/08/2026 21:30

Callum!

TemuTrinny · 02/08/2026 21:30

Callum

mummymummymummy123456 · 02/08/2026 21:35

AgnesMcDoo · 01/08/2026 15:28

Calum - great Scottish name

In England it’s a bit low class unfortunately

TemuTrinny · 02/08/2026 21:37

mummymummymummy123456 · 02/08/2026 21:35

In England it’s a bit low class unfortunately

Regional preferences and stereotypes are interesting.

I think Henry would be seen as a bit of a sap in Scotland.