How about Harry?

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Registered: 09-08-2003
How about Harry?
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Wed, 02-09-2005 - 5:22am
Hi! We just found out that we are pregnant with our fourth child. We are definitely hoping for a boy as we already have three girls. Our last name is Potter. Would it be cruel to name the baby, if a boy, Harry?

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 02-09-2005 - 8:09am
Yes, it would be cruel.
iVillage Member
Registered: 05-06-2003
Wed, 02-09-2005 - 9:38am
Very!
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Registered: 09-29-2003
Wed, 02-09-2005 - 10:21am
I would say don't do it.


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Registered: 01-22-2005
Wed, 02-09-2005 - 10:59am
Please don't name him Harry Potter!
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Registered: 05-16-2003
Wed, 02-09-2005 - 11:54am

I love the name Harry, and I don't think books get much better than the Harry Potter series. That being said, I don't think it would be cruel exactly to name your child Harry (the character in the book is a wonderful hero), but I don't think it would wise. It would be an awful lot to live up to, and it would difficult for most people to disassociate your child Harry Potter with the books, movies, toys, etc. I think your child should have a name that is distinctly his (or hers) and not have to share with a multi-media phenomenon and household word. That's my perspective, for whatever it's worth.

: ) Cara

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Registered: 01-10-2005
Wed, 02-09-2005 - 12:09pm

Very cruel. I like the name Harry, too. I know a boy named Austin Stowers (way before the movie). Good luck. How bout James.

Michelle

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Registered: 08-01-2003
Wed, 02-09-2005 - 12:14pm
I can't even believe you'd ask the question
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Registered: 01-02-2005
Wed, 02-09-2005 - 12:20pm
Oh, please don't name your child Harry. I can see the school bullying now. Not saying Harry Potter Books are bad or anything, but just think of it. You KNOW children are going to make fun. :O)

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Registered: 05-09-2004
Wed, 02-09-2005 - 12:53pm
Yes.
Yes, yes, yes.
Did I mention YES!?


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Registered: 01-17-2005
Wed, 02-09-2005 - 5:34pm
I say yes it is cruel.
Just wondering..do you love the books? the name? or just being funny?

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