Presidential Baby Names: Hail to the Chiefs
Harrison
There have been two related presidents surnamed Harrison—William Henry and Benjamin—with #23 Benjamin being the grandson of #9 William. The name has two elements going for it—the resurgence of Harry, thanks to the Prince and the Potter, and the increased interest in patronymics, like Jackson and Anderson.
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Kyetra Says:
I hate that they left out Taft. My great uncle was named after President Taft since he was born during his term in office. I named my little boy (born in 2008) Taft also.
I did’t want him to be in a class with a few children with the same or similar name (we have a Chase and a Jayce, as well as a Brayden and an Aide in his class). Taft is different but doesn’t sound made up. ;0
allyphilly Says:
I am kind of obsessed with Grover, but don’t know if I would have the courage to use it. Quincy is great too. I also like Franklin and Grant.
Pam Says:
Kyetra, Taft is a great name!!! Don’t read anything negative into the fact that we “left it out” — too many wonderful presidential names to include, and it’s fantastic that it’s a family name with real meaning for you.
name-obsession Says:
I’ve always loved Calvin, and I like Lincoln and Abraham. A friend of my families had a son who she named Abraham, and before he was born big sister Olive referred to him as “baby ham”. Too cute!
Kes16 Says:
What about Reagan? That’s been one of my favorite’s for a while. From the list, I like Calvin, Lincoln,and Walker. I knew boys named Harrison and Jefferson in elementary school.
maggiemary Says:
I love Abram (and Abraham), Lincoln, Ulysses and Theodore.
calliewalker718 Says:
Reagan seems to be turning into a unisex name!
Daisy_ Says:
I love Quincy, Harrison and Theodore!
jenjenbarnes Says:
Madison is a great one too! And Jackson…
tori101 Says:
Out of the names mentioned I love:
Quincy – so cute and retro.
Harrison – semi popular in the UK I really like it as a variant to the super popular Harry.
Harry – I love this name but even though I try not to care about popularity this is too popular in a predictable.
William – A lovely classic choice
Benjamin – again a great classic choice.
Henry – a wonderfully handsome choice.
Jackson – I love it!
Lincoln – Very cute.
Abraham – I really love this name and prefer this spelling/name to original biblical form Abram.
Also shout out to Vivienne I love it 
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