What do you think of this name for our son?

Question

Henry Michael Reynolds

It was a compromise,
Henry -my husbands grandfather
Michael -my grandfather

Does it sound good? I still don't know if I like it...

Answer 1

In full, it's wonderful! ;) I'd normally be a bit concerned about the repeating R sounds in Henry Reynolds, but with the special meaning behind the names, I really think that's secondary (and ignorable). ;) Plus, Henry has so many nickname options -- Harry, Hal, Hank, etc. -- he can always choose to use one of the non-R options, should it ever bother him. Henry's a great name! ;)

If you still aren't sure about it, you might also consider Harris, Harrison or Henderson -- literally "son of Harry/Henry," so an obvious nod to your husband's grandfather.

Hope that helps.

Edited to add: I seriously wouldn't worry about Henry sounding too "old." I mean really ... it's in the top 100 and steadily rising! Not an odd (or old) choice in the least. It's simply a classic that happens to be getting popular again, as classics tend to do. Honestly not an issue. ;)

Answer 2

In the US, Henry is an old, old name and nobody's baby is named that. Michael, however is a standard name used through the generations.

I would name him Michael Henry Reynolds.

Answer 3

Michael Henry sounds better.

Answer 4

My 17 year old nephew's name is Henry and he hates it. His friends and even family have to call him Andrew, which is his middle name. I think Henry would be good for a middle name.

Your husbands grandfather was named many moons ago. It was a great name for his own time, Im sure.

Answer 5

I love it! Henry is my favorite boy name :) Your son will love being the only Henry in a sea of Jaydens and Brady's :)

Answer 6

I love Henry, and Henry Reynolds sounds fabulous.

Henry Michael Reynolds is the *tiniest* bit safe. If you want to shake it up, you might use a surname - your grandmother's maiden name, maybe? - as the middle name instead of Michael.

But safe isn't bad. I think Henry Michael Reynolds is a great name, and you - and your son - will be happy with your choice.

Answer 7

It sounds Fine!
Henry Michael Reynolds - Michael Henry Reynolds, either way sounds good!

Answer 8

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Answer 9

This is such a nice name. Henry and Michael are both classic names, but not very common nowadays. If your child wants a nickname, maybe he could be called Mikey as a child and then Mike when he gets older. Good luck!

Answer 10

Um, what about Michael Henry Reynolds?