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01-27-2013 at 8:44 AM
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37 Weeks And Still No Set Name

Dh has a list and I have a list and we don't like much from each other's list.  The only names we both like are Henry and Alexander.  I'd def. go for Alexander, but it's in the top 10 and I usually steer clear of top 10 names.  Plus I'm not a huge fan of Alex as a nn.  I *like* Henry, he loves Henry.  My only thing that holds me back really is our last name Kenyon.  I worry so much Henry Kenyon sounds kind of odd.  I know I've addressed this here before, but I just wanted to ask one more time,

Do you all think Henry Kenyon sounds good?

Do you think Samuel and Henry sound good for brothers.

How about Henry Alexander Kenyon?

H.A.K. ok for initials?


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01-27-2013 at 8:57 AM
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Great name and sibset!

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01-27-2013 at 9:11 AM
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Sounds good to me!

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01-27-2013 at 9:28 AM
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I prefer Alexander because I find Henry Kenyon to be rhymey/sing-songy.

However, it's not *that* bad and it goes well with Samuel. HAK is fine for initials.

01-27-2013 at 9:33 AM
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I actually really like the way Henry Kenyon sounds.  The repeated "en" sound is like a subtle echo that ties the first and last name together.  It's not obnoxiously rhymey the way Henry Denney or Henry Cory might be.

Samuel and Henry are perfect for brothers.  They both have sort of an early American feel.  They're familiar without being WAY too common. 

Henry Alexander Kenyon sounds great.  H.A.K. is fine for initials, I think.  Most people (if they notice it at all) will think of hacking a computer -- which takes talent and isn't the most negative association.  If you do want to avoid H.A.K. for initials, what other middle names are you considering?  Here are a few that I like.  I like something that is three or four syllables and does not end in "y" or "n."

  • Henry Nathaniel Kenyon
  • Henry Julius Kenyon
  • Henry Christopher Kenyon
  • Henry Nicholas Kenyon
  • Henry Dominic Kenyon 
  • Henry Jeremiah Kenyon
  • Henry Oliver Kenyon (H.O.K.?)
  • Henry Malachi Kenyon
  • Henry Theodore Kenyon

 

One syllable can also sound nice:

  • Henry Blake Kenyon
  • Henry Jude Kenyon
  • Henry Joel Kenyon
  • Henry Grant Kenyon
  • Henry Graham Kenyon

 

Good luck!

 

 
01-27-2013 at 9:37 AM
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oh, I'm totally in love with Henry Alexander Kenyon.  Excellent.  It sounds so distinguished!

I don't give two hoots about initials.  HAK?  Sure.  I grew up with a good friend whose last name was Hack.  No big deal.

01-27-2013 at 10:00 AM
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Joy2611:

oh, I'm totally in love with Henry Alexander Kenyon.  Excellent.  It sounds so distinguished!

I don't give two hoots about initials.  HAK?  Sure.  I grew up with a good friend whose last name was Hack.  No big deal.

This! I love the name!


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Do you all think Henry Kenyon sounds good?  Yes.

Do you think Samuel and Henry sound good for brothers?  Very good.

How about Henry Alexander Kenyon?  Excellent.

H.A.K. ok for initials?  Yes.


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01-27-2013 at 12:03 PM
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Love the name Henry

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That's a great sib set! It is a little sing song but I don't think in a bad way.

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01-27-2013 at 12:11 PM
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I love Henry! I think it sounds fine with your last name. Henry and Samuel are a wonderful sibset!

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01-27-2013 at 1:13 PM
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Do you all think Henry Kenyon sounds good? Yes, love Henry, don't see an issue w/ LN

Do you think Samuel and Henry sound good for brothers. Perfect together

How about Henry Alexander Kenyon? Very nice, I like both names.

H.A.K. ok for initials? No problem


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01-27-2013 at 1:20 PM
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Elizabeth043086:

Dh has a list and I have a list and we don't like much from each other's list.  The only names we both like are Henry and Alexander.  I'd def. go for Alexander, but it's in the top 10 and I usually steer clear of top 10 names.  Plus I'm not a huge fan of Alex as a nn.  I *like* Henry, he loves Henry.  My only thing that holds me back really is our last name Kenyon.  I worry so much Henry Kenyon sounds kind of odd.  I know I've addressed this here before, but I just wanted to ask one more time,

Do you all think Henry Kenyon sounds good?

Do you think Samuel and Henry sound good for brothers.

How about Henry Alexander Kenyon?

H.A.K. ok for initials?

 Henry Kenyon sounds good to me.  I don't "hear" any problems with it.

Samuel and Henry are great sibset names.

Definitely like Henry Alexander Kenyon as a name and HAK for initials seems just fine to me.

 Personally, I think it is a great, strong name. 


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01-27-2013 at 1:20 PM
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Love Henry.

The initials are fine to me


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01-27-2013 at 1:31 PM
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Elizabeth043086:

Do you all think Henry Kenyon sounds good?  Yes.  Not ideal, but it is completely fine.

Do you think Samuel and Henry sound good for brothers?  Yes.  Great sibset.

How about Henry Alexander Kenyon?  Love it.

H.A.K. ok for initials?  Perfect fine.


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01-27-2013 at 5:47 PM
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Elizabeth043086:

Do you all think Henry Kenyon sounds good? Yes

Do you think Samuel and Henry sound good for brothers. Definitely 

How about Henry Alexander Kenyon. Great name!

H.A.K. ok for initials? Yep. 


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