[paddyboo]

so what if someone makes the connection, it doesn;t mean your son will be an president killer??? It's a nice name, if you like it, go with it:)

[FairyLove]

I honestly don't think it matters. If people do make the connection, they will probably think 'that names kinda similar too.....' and that would be the extent of it.
Harvey is a lovely, strong name, go with it OP

[la di dah]

John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln.

I'm such a freak I also know who shot Garfield. And pretty much nobody cares about President Garfield at this late date.

Anyway, I like Harvey as a name. My granddad was a Harvey.

I think I would skip Harvey if I were an Oswald as that's considerably more distinctive. But I wouldn't necessarily just for Lee. I would skip Robert if I were a Lee because, baggage, but not Harvey.

[myfairlady]

so what if someone makes the connection, it doesn;t mean your son will be an president killer??? It's a nice name, if you like it, go with it:)

This. We named our boy Ike and people have linked it to Ike Turner and baby Ike of Southpark (?? I didn't know this one). It doesn't really worry us. It's not like he'll turn out to be a wife basher or something because of his name.
If you love it I say use it!

[April girl]

Makes me think of LHO - but it isn't the same name so if you have your heart set on it then use it.

[Pocahontas]

I think it's a great name and wouldn't have put the connection together.

[MellieMel]

Thankyou so much ladies! I really appreciate your time in replying. You have all been wonderful. We are going to have a very good think about it. Thankyou for your honesty, advice and support. I could get used to these forums! Very handy and a great source of knowledge.

Good luck to you all. Perhaps chat to you another time and I'll try to repay Tge favour!
Mel