Need some feedback on a name

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Need some feedback on a name
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Wed, 02-23-2005 - 9:06am

My husband is really set on the name Henry James if we have a boy. I don't mind it, but I don't know how I fell about it in the long run. What are you ideas?

Does it sound too old fashioned? Are there nicknames that make it a bad or good choice?

All I can come up with is Hank or Hankie(at the worst) Harry I guess would be a tease name.

I am just so confused on this name.

Thanks for helping,

Sherri

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Registered: 09-29-2003
Wed, 02-23-2005 - 9:15am

My DH's best friends's name is Henry--until I met him I'll admit, I did picture a man it his later years when I heard the name Henry, but now it has really grown on me and I really like the name.


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Wed, 02-23-2005 - 10:17am

I know so many little Henrys I don't think he would get teased much at all. He might even be Henry D. in his classroom.

My question though is your DH a big fan of Henry James the autor? Portrait of a Lady, The Bostonians, The Turn of the Screw? That is what I first thought when I read your post. As they are both common names I don't think most people would immediately think that, but was wondering if that was your DHs intent.

Henry is a great name, and James is a very nice classic mn.

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 02-23-2005 - 10:27am
A strong classic combination that is also "in" with the trends.
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Wed, 02-23-2005 - 10:28am
Henry is just not a name I can get into. I don't really like it & I don't like its nns either.
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Wed, 02-23-2005 - 10:30am

Actually no, My husband doesn't read all that much and when he does he goes for the more adventurous books. I am the one who actually made the connection to the author. His theory behind the name is an odd one.

Henry is for The Beast from the X-men comics (all of our children will have names inspired by this comic series) I know it is weird.
James is for his fathers middle name.

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Wed, 02-23-2005 - 10:59am
I don't think its an old man name anymore. It is totally making a comeback it is a baby's name on ER, Reba, and I've heard a few other places. I think its getting overly popular, but if you like it-Go for it.




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Wed, 02-23-2005 - 12:31pm

I personally am not a fan of either name. Henry just isn't my style and James is just, well, blah, boring.

together they sound too much like a King from England. yuck.

nothing against England. just the whole royalty thing would be a weird thing to sound like.

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Registered: 12-08-2004
Wed, 02-23-2005 - 12:55pm

I love Henry James, the author. The Bostonians is possibly one of the best books ever written. But I would, under no circumstances, admit to naming my child (much less ALL my children) after an X-men character. But, hey, it's your kid. The name is great, and likely not one that he will take a lot of kidding for...unless he admits to its origins.

Congratulations on the baby!

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Registered: 04-18-2003
Wed, 02-23-2005 - 2:35pm
I don't think its too old fashioned, and its definitely making a comeback. I don't think Henry needs a nickname.
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Thu, 02-24-2005 - 3:43pm
Henry James is lovely!
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