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the name Henry?

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Margaretfinch

Margaretfinch Report 9 Aug 2005 13:02

Hi The name Henry were people with that name called Harry do you think please Margaret

Unknown

Unknown Report 9 Aug 2005 13:06

Yes Margaret I have several Henry's who were also known as Harry ....... and an Augustus who was also known as George ...........! Don't know what to make of that one .......! lol! Bev x

Louise2212

Louise2212 Report 9 Aug 2005 13:06

I have an uncle who's real name is henry - but called harry but beware of a harry who could be a harold

Margaretfinch

Margaretfinch Report 9 Aug 2005 13:07

Thank you my nan was Annie but known as Nancy. Margaret

MarionfromScotland

MarionfromScotland Report 9 Aug 2005 13:11

Prince Harry is Henry, I think. Yes he is. Marion

Nina

Nina Report 9 Aug 2005 13:20

my dad was an Albert and known as nick

Derek

Derek Report 9 Aug 2005 14:26

Doing transcribing, I very often come across the name Harry as a name in its own right. Derek

Abigail

Abigail Report 9 Aug 2005 14:36

Yes, Harry or Hal can be used, not heard of any other. Abigail

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy Report 9 Aug 2005 14:40

Most Harrys are/were Henrys, but it can be it's own name. Harry could also be Harold.

Unknown

Unknown Report 9 Aug 2005 16:37

Harry is a pet name for Henry and Hal a pet name for Harold, although they seem to be interchangable, and Henry V was called Prince Hal in Shakespeare. I have instances of two brothers in the same family where one was Henry and the other Harry. nell

Lisa J in California

Lisa J in California Report 9 Aug 2005 16:59

My grandfather was Joseph Henry, but always called Har (rhymes with hair). I have at least two more Henry's known as Harry.

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 9 Aug 2005 17:15

My Gt grandfather was christened Harry but always known as Henry. Ann Glos

Sue

Sue Report 9 Aug 2005 17:25

My grandfather was christened Harry, as were several of his relations - at least 2 first cousins and 3 uncles that I have found so far. Not found any Henrys yet though in that family. My husband's Dad and his Uncle were Joseph Harry and William Henry so I think either can be a name in it's own right. Sue xx

SueinKent

SueinKent Report 9 Aug 2005 19:31

Bev and Kev, I too have an Augustus known as George - strange.

Unknown

Unknown Report 9 Aug 2005 19:37

Really Sue????? His surname isn't Ruston by any chance, is it???? Bev x

Martin

Martin Report 9 Aug 2005 20:04

HI Bev&Kev You dont do advertising by any-chance?? LOL

SueinKent

SueinKent Report 9 Aug 2005 20:11

No Bev its Glyde.

Unknown

Unknown Report 9 Aug 2005 20:15

Aww thats a shame Sue! I don't know about you, but I have spent forever looking everywhere for an Augustus G. Ruston (as he called himself when he got married) only to find a GEORGE Augustus Ruston on every census (bar one!) What a annoying little man he must have been!!! Bev x

Animal Lover

Animal Lover Report 9 Aug 2005 20:23

My grandad was named Henry, but called Tim! (As was my uncle!). Jan

SueinKent

SueinKent Report 9 Aug 2005 20:35

I have the same problem, sometimes George sometimes Augustus, it drives me mad.