A penny for your thoughts

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Registered: 02-19-2008
A penny for your thoughts
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Fri, 04-04-2008 - 7:42pm

oh, we're so torn... i'm turning to you for your frank, honest feedback.


We've had a little boy -- three days ago and can't seem to decide on a name for him. I only wish he had been born with a nametag attached! :)


These are the final 2 names -- after much discussion. Evan or Henry... see combinations below.


Evan Henry Shaw


or


Henry Evan Shaw


Henry is a cherished family name -- which we both love. However, I'm concerned about the nickname "Hank". I'm just not a fan of the nickname "Hank"... but love Henry. I'm torn. Is Hank used much these days? Maybe it will grow on me? Oh hummmm............ I'm turning to you for your feedback. I know it will be honest.

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Registered: 06-27-2007
Fri, 04-04-2008 - 7:46pm
I think you should go with Henry. I know of a few little Henrys, but I don't know anyone who goes by Hank under age 60! I wouldn't worry about the possibility of a nickname.
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Registered: 12-09-2005
Fri, 04-04-2008 - 7:57pm
They are both nice, but I much prefer Henry, especially since it's a family name. I really doubt that you would get the nn Hank if you don't want it! Most people don't use nn's for their kids anymore, especially nn's that aren't so obvious (like Hank).


                             
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Registered: 06-02-2003
Fri, 04-04-2008 - 8:35pm

They are both great, but I slightly prefer Henry Evan...and I wouldn't worry about Hank at all!

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Registered: 03-20-2003
Fri, 04-04-2008 - 8:55pm

I think it's rare for a Henry to be called Hank nowadays - seems like it only happens if that's the nn his parents choose for him.

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Registered: 03-02-2005
Fri, 04-04-2008 - 10:25pm

I think Henry Evan Shaw has a better flow to it than Evan Henry Shaw. I understand your concern about "Hank"; I don't like that nickname, either! Anyway, I've never heard of anyone really using Hank these days, except perhaps older gentlemen! Even if someone does use it, all you have to do is let them know that he goes by Henry, not Hank.


(I'm actually watching Punky Brewster on DVD right now, and George Gaynes's character is always telling people "I am a Henry...not a Hank!" That is all it takes, lol.)