BakersDozen Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Is this name too "old"? Yesterday the name popped into my head and I cannot get it out! Don't know where it came from but am considering it now for baby (middle name Jameson/Jamison). Is it completely nerdy? The other contender is "Seth". Thoughts? I know this isn't a baby/pregnancy forum but the forum I'm on seems to be filled with moms who can't get past anything "aiden" based or from Twilight. No offense to moms here who have used such names but I want something different. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I like Henry. All four of our children have "old fashioned names". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I love the name Henry. To me, it's a very warm, solid name, and I like the way it sounds spoken aloud. The name has a lot of history behind it, and it sounds wonderful with Jameson, too. I much prefer Henry Jameson to Seth Jameson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherMayI Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I like Henry. I have a friend with an 11 year old named Henry. My only concern would be the nickname "Hank"-I'd want to nip that in the bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammie Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I like Henry! Plus I have a dear friend with a son named Henry and he is a sweet, intelligent, loving boy. So I guess I have good associations with it! It is old fashioned but that doesn't make it bad!! If your gut is telling you Henry...then Henry it should be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SproutMamaK Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I love Henry. I know I'm going to sound like one of those Moms who like names based on movies, but when I hear it I flash to the movie Ever After, where the Prince tells Drew Barrymore to "call me Henry". That right there makes it a romantic, classic name for me. ;) Honestly though, I do like it. It's more "classic" than "old" to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 We know a six year old Henry here. It's a likable name, and also fits the bill of being a name that not everyone will have. Erica in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Henry's a great name, and while it was most popular at the beginning of the 20th century, it's a classic name and it has been rising steadily in popularity for the last ten years. I think it's pretty safe. Personally, I think Jameson/Jamison has a much greater likelihood of seeming "trendy" (and thus, eventually, outdated), so I would avoid it unless it's a family name. Of course, if you go with "Henry James", which I think it more likely to stand the test of time, you'll have people assume he's named for the author. I do like the name "Henry" very much though. And you can play around with nicknames as well. "Hal" is rather hip, and "Hank" is retro-cool, and I think one can pull that off with a more classic given name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dulcimeramy Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 (edited) My 9yo is named Henry. :001_smile: Edited April 1, 2010 by Dulcimeramy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I don't think it sounds old fashioned at all, but take my opinion with a grain of salt because we're planning on giving our little boy (who is welcome to join us anytime after Sunday :D ) a name which is about as far from trendy as you can get. Actually, my initial reaction was that Henry is starting to get fairly popular. I've heard of a few babies call Henry recently. I doubt, however, that you're likely to see three of them on the playground. :) Here's the listing for Henry on Nameberry - my favorite baby name site. http://nameberry.com/babyname/henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangearrow Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 (edited) I LOVE the name Henry. Absolutely adore it. Edited April 1, 2010 by orangearrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I like Henry. It's like Jack and Sam, to me--would have been hugely nerdy when I was a kid, but now they're cool names. (I guess the word "cool" gives away my age, haha.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 (edited) I too like Henry.It is a classic name, which I tend to like.When I name my kids I think "Would I want my brain surgeon/CPA/lawyer named ______?" Henry meets that requirement. I agree with a pp that a nickname of "Hank" would be less than desirable, though I would not mind Harry (Think Prince Harry and try not to swoon). ETA: Our dc's names are Cora, Samuel, and Jillian. We love classic names. Love them! Edited April 1, 2010 by wendilouwho adding names Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 LOVE Henry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 one of my children is called Henry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I know a 3-yo named Henry. He's a sweetie! His twin sister's name is Lucy. My son's best friends are Jack and Frederick (Freddy). My kids are Michael and Margaret. I love "old" names! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I really like Henry and we considered it 10 years ago for our son. I don't feel it's terribly uncommon, as we know a few, but I also don't think it's super popular. IMO, just right :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I think it's like Wyatt and Levi... soon to be popular :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Time Traveler's Wife......wasn't his name Henry????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriousmom Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I know of 2 little boys under the age of 2 named Henry! It's coming back! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I adore this name ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I like it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 LOVE it! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I know a seven-year-old with that name. He is lovely and intelligent. Not "old" at all. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Thanks for the replies, ladies! I don't know even one Henry of any age so reading that it may be making a comeback is surprising. I was going to use "James" as a mn but our last name is that of 007 so I thought that would be a bit hokey. My dad's name is James so I thought Jameson/Jamison could honor him without bringing to mind a secret agent. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I love the name Henry. I considered it for my ds. Here's what the name Henry makes me think of: Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I have a Henry. :D I thought the name was really unusual when I chose it 12 years ago ~ I didn't know anyone under the age of 60 named Henry, and most of our friends and family said "Oh, that's an....interesting choice" when they first heard the name. I'm shocked to hear how many other Henrys there are now! Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 My only problem with Henry would be if you had a lisp. I have met a few Henwy's (all British, incidently). I don't exactly understand why you would call your child Henry when you can't actually say the name, kwim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I picked out the name Madeleine for my oldest when I was 8 years old. At that time, NO ONE was naming there children that. Well, you know what happened. My 14 year old is named Henry. When he was born, it was considered such a dorky name that I thought it would never be popular. Now, my brother has 2 nephews named Henry. Based on my track record, I expect the names Louisa and Vivienne to reach the top ten in the next 15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I like Henry. Seth is a great name too, but it's more popular. The name Henry exudes strength, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 LOVE Henry!! We wanted it for our kids, but our last name ends with the same "Y" sound. Too singsongy. My nephew (and godson!) is Seth. So,I love that one too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Henry's good. Harry is used more here, however. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Henry's a great name, and while it was most popular at the beginning of the 20th century, it's a classic name and it has been rising steadily in popularity for the last ten years. I think it's pretty safe. Personally, I think Jameson/Jamison has a much greater likelihood of seeming "trendy" (and thus, eventually, outdated), so I would avoid it unless it's a family name. Of course, if you go with "Henry James", which I think it more likely to stand the test of time, you'll have people assume he's named for the author. I do like the name "Henry" very much though. And you can play around with nicknames as well. "Hal" is rather hip, and "Hank" is retro-cool, and I think one can pull that off with a more classic given name. I think Henry James is also the name of the oldest boy in the Boxcar children. Not many people might pick up on that though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom3tn Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Time Traveler's Wife......wasn't his name Henry????? Yes! It's a great name :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 My husband's middle name is Henry. I love it!! If Cora had been a boy, she would have been named Henry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 My nephew is John Henry. Now that's a heck of a name! My dad is Henry and is called Hank. It's ok for my dad, but I'd definitely go for Harry for a younger Henry. I love the name!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 I think Henry James is also the name of the oldest boy in the Boxcar children. Not many people might pick up on that though. lol, my dc would love it if I used that name as they adore the Boxcar Children set. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I love it! Personally, classic names are lovely. I'll probably get myself in trouble here, but for me, its unisex names I dislike. And names with made up spelling. 'Distiny' for 'Destiny', 'Justis' for 'Justice', etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2jjka Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I love Henry. It was my great-grandfather's name, and it's what we named the child that I miscarried - so it holds a special place in my heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokotg Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I love it! I'll probably get myself in trouble here, but for me, its unisex names I dislike. Most "unisex" names start out as boys' names and then people STEAL them for girls, and they eventually turn into girl names. As if people with girls don't have enough names to pick from already! It's hard enough coming up with boy names as it is! Says me, with three boys and too many encounters with girls named August and Ariellas nicknamed Ari. Ahem. Where was I? Henry is a great name. Henry nn Hank has been on our short list all three times. I think it's fairly trendy amongst a certain subset of the population (celebrities, urban hipster types), but I don't think it's in any danger of turning into Aidan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Love the name Henry. I don't know if this would bother you or not, but the first thing that comes to mind is King Henry the 8th. Woolybear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I have a 10 y.o. nephew named Henry. Henry is a fairly popular name around here. It's not unusual to go to the playground or library and hear "Henry!" directed at a little guy in the 6-and-under crowd. If you love it, go for it. My sister was a little worried about the name Henry, but once he was born, he was just Henry, kwim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 I love Henry. It was my great-grandfather's name, and it's what we named the child that I miscarried - so it holds a special place in my heart. :( I'm so sorry. I woke up last night and for the first time had a name for this little one...and I cried. sniff sniff :) I really appreciate the responses because choosing a name is such a privilege and I am always afraid of not choosing the right one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearWallowSchool Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 (edited) I was just considering this name this morning and then I saw this post! I'm really starting to like it!!! :) Edited April 1, 2010 by tiffkeeton grammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saille Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Henry is one of the four boy names my husband and I could agree on. Ever. Will, Graeme, Miles and Henry. That was it. Good thing we quit having boys before we ran out of names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3littlekeets Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 According to the SS website, it is #103 for the 2000s, so it clearly isn't too "old fashioned," but not too popular either :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Henry is actually making a come around here. I know several baby Henrys at the moment. I like it. :001_smile: Seth is not bad either, but I like Henry better. I like classic names that stand the test of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I love Henry but not when it's shortened to Hank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I like both Henry and Seth, but the latter sounds very Jewish to me. Maybe because it is very popular among my Jewish friends :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Henry is an older name, but I do see it making a comeback. I know a boy about 7 named Henry (after his dad) and they shortened it to Hank. I think Hank's a cute nickname, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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