Henry - Are you over this name?

hille12 · June 2011

Dh really likes it and is pushing hard. My opinion? Great classic name, but falls along the same line as Jack - cute name that is IMO over-done. Thoughts?

KTBBaby · June 2011

It's a cute name, but NMS. I don't hear it around here very often so I don't think it's too overused.

huber22 · June 2011

Love it. Especially with Claire.

balihaigirl · June 2011

no way am i over it! it's a classic name that, imo, isn't overly used. i love it!

TheWop · June 2011

Yes, I'm over Henry. It might be a good classic name, but I'm honestly sick of hearing it.

LaComtesse · June 2011

I love it. In fact, if I have another boy one day, I'll probably name him Henry. While it's popular, it's not ridiculously popular (it falls somewhere in the 60s nationally, I think).

christiney06 · June 2011

I know like 10 Jacks and only one Henry. he's adorable and i love the name!

HannahO28 · June 2011

I hear it a lot on here, but not so much IRL. Either, way it's a classic name that would hard to get sick of (like Elizabeth or James). I think it sounds great with Claire. Henry's actually a little less popular than Claire is--so if you're satisfied with how often you hear the name Claire, then I don't think you'd have a problem with Henry...

zaramarie81 · June 2011

I'm not over it yet but I am a little weary of how it's a resurrected classic that seems to be growing in popularity. I do like it though, and it has a distinctively classic sound to it.

alehayes · June 2011

I don't know any Henrys IRL, so I'm not sick of it.

But I might be a little biased since that's what we're naming our first boy

Keri Marie · June 2011

Love it! It's in my top 2 for boys.

BrideBuddies · June 2011

It seems popular on here, but I've only met one in real life. As opposed to the 15 Jacks I've met. I think it's never going to get that popular.

DH's middle name is Henry. As is his father's middle name. And two of his great-grandfather's names (one on each side of the family tree). Too much tradition to let it go.

magsugar13 · June 2011

i dont hear it often, but i dont like it either,

haleymoriah · June 2011

Nope, not over it. I love this name!

happilyeverafterxo · June 2011

It's NMS. I don't care for it at all.

ModernMomma1 · June 2011

I think the name Henry is a great name...as a teacher, I have never had a little boy with that name so I don't think is too popular (I like names that are not super popular). I personally don't want my kid to have a name that another child in the same classroom will have too.

Temp401037375003448 · June 2011

Over it. It's a great name but I know 10 Henrys IRL and I run into at least 2 a week at the park. I'm sure it depends on where you are located as to its popularity. That being said, I still like the name but it's popularity would make it a no go for me.

Sari323 · June 2011

Yes! I am so so so over Henry. There are SO many Henrys in our area-it's getting ridiculous. It is an awesome name, but maybe look at its popularity in your state.

k8morgan · June 2011

Love the name Henry... think I know one who's 7yo... not too popular in my opinion!

lovemygs · June 2011

I love Henry and have only heard it as a middle name in my area. I think it's precious and definitely grows into a nice adult name.

EastCoastBride · June 2011

Ive never really liked it, so I've always been over it

it's an "old man" name to me. Ive tried liking it, but I just don't.

StefandTodd · June 2011

I love it, though it's off the table for us since a good friend's 1 yo is named Henry. I don't think it's overused though. And I love the name.

gwendarling · June 2011

Love it, not overdone!

CluckyEV · June 2011

Only know one, he is 18months. It fits him well & he is ADORABLE. No not over it and NOT the same as Jack imo. The Jack I know is an arrogant a$$ in his 30s, until I meet another Jack, he is what I picture.

PhilsWife07 · June 2011

I'm with you.

Anasara · June 2011

I like it; not super popular but not unheard of either. Classic & never really goes out of style or is seen as trendy. With our last name (4 syllables, Tamil) it'd never work though.

LoveMyGirlz · June 2011

Yes, it's super common where I live, and I never really liked it anyway.

Soon2BMrsN · June 2011

Am I over it? No. It's my DS's name and I love it just as much now, 23 months later, than I did when we chose it for him.

I must be really lame to you since we're considering Jack for this new baby boy's name.

Fortunately, I don't know any Henrys or Jacks under the age of 5 around here.

lurkeyloo · June 2011

I still love it!

Henry & Claire are the main couple in The Time Traveler's Wife. The two names sound really good together!

Phillychickadee · June 2011

Love it! I would be very pleased if my DD married a Henry some day! A great classic!

sadie890 · June 2011

LOVE henry

I agree with all pp about it sounding lovely with Claire too

Moxie27 · June 2011

i've never been a fan of this name. i mean, it's okay, but i don't prefer it.

cherryringpop · June 2011

I LOVE this name! I don't think I could ever get sick of this one. It's on my list of "just in case the ultrasound tech was wrong" list.

cmw&tdm · June 2011

Not over it, but the novelty of it has worn off with it being very popular around here. DS has two good friends named Henry. We're probably using it as a middle for this next one, I still think it's a great name.

lelekay · June 2011

I love it (obviously), but I'm frustrated by the fact that it is growing in popularity. I wanted my son to have this name sine I was a kid (family name, plus I loved Henry Huggins), but now all of a sudden you do see it elsewhere. I've met two other Henrys (children) since mine was born. I definitely know more Jacks than Henrys, but you do see it more and more.

I, personally, would avoid Henry and Claire, though. The Time Travelers Wife is one of my favorite books, and the two main characters are Henry and Clare.