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Toby, Robin or Saul?

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NameChange30 · 16/09/2016 11:41

Which do you prefer:
Toby
Robin
Saul

If you like Toby, would you just call him Toby or would he be Tobias on the birth certificate?

What nickname(s) could we use for Robin other than Rob (which I'm not a huge fan of)?

Would you assume Saul was Jewish?

DH really likes two of the three in the list but I'm leaning towards the other one!

FWIW, my favourite boy's name is Leo, but I can't use it sadly. I also like Maxim (Max for short) but it doesn't work with the surname.

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Heatherbell1978 · 16/09/2016 11:43

Robin!! I'm expecting and want to use that name but DH not keen. I wouldn't assume it'll be shortened to Rob to be honest. I like Toby but just Toby on birth certificate.

Heatherbell1978 · 16/09/2016 11:44

And why would you want a nickname for Robin anyway? Name is lovely as it is.

Blondieblondie · 16/09/2016 11:46

I love Toby. That's what I wanted to call my DS 12 years ago and I'd still use it now (Ex didn't like it). Just Toby though. I did like Robyn for a girl, but not for a boy.

GlitteryFluff · 16/09/2016 11:47

Do t use robin if you don't like rob. From school age his mates will call him rob and he'll be called rob as an adult.

I like Toby. I would just call him Toby on bc.

EllaHen · 16/09/2016 11:47

Toby, with Toby on the birth certificate. Love it.

I prefer Rob to Robin.

Don't like Saul at all.

TempsPerdu · 16/09/2016 11:49

Toby or Robin - both lovely, but think Robin just edges it as it's a little less common at the mo.

Love Robin, although I know some people see it as a bit 'wet'. How about Red as a slightly more unusual nickname choice?

Think I'd use Tobias as full name for Toby - actually prefer this to the shortened version

Don't like Saul at all - don't see it as particularly Jewish, just don't much like the sound, which feels a bit harsh to me.

onemouseplace · 16/09/2016 11:54

I love Saul - it was on my list for DS but DH poo-pooed it (plus it was a bit of a mouthful with our surname).

Oysterbabe · 16/09/2016 12:06

I really don't like Toby or Saul. I have an uncle Robin and everyone calls him Rob.

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 16/09/2016 12:44

Toby

NameChange30 · 16/09/2016 12:50

Interesting, thanks everyone!

Toby is the one I'm leaning towards but DH isn't convinced Here's hoping it grows on him (we have about 5 months to go!)

I like the other two as well so it wouldn't be the end of the world... Just don't want a "Rob" because it's such a popular name for my generation (I've known SO many Roberts called Rob!)

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DramaAlpaca · 16/09/2016 12:51

Toby is the only one I like. I'd put Tobias on the BC.

toffeeboffin · 16/09/2016 12:52

Better call Saul : no.

I prefer Toby, and just Toby, not Tobias.

user1471734618 · 16/09/2016 12:53

Toby sounds like a dog or a horse tbh
Robin is OK
Saul is cool

NameChange30 · 16/09/2016 13:14

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user1471734618 · 16/09/2016 13:15

well sorry, but you did ask.
Perhaps I have known too many dog and horse Tobys.
Saul is great.

BagelDog · 16/09/2016 13:16

The Toby in my class at school was a Toben, also seen Tobin and Torben known as Toby.

Love Robin, just love it.

NameChange30 · 16/09/2016 13:28

Actually no, I didn't ask if you know any dogs or horses called Toby!

I think it's quite a rude thing to say, but it won't stop me using the name if I can persuade DH

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MitzyLeFrouf · 16/09/2016 13:30

Saul. Super cool name.
Toby and Robin seem a bit drippy in comparison.

user1471734618 · 16/09/2016 13:38

well you did ask!
Now look , Mitzy has been 'rude' too!
Sorry but if you did not want an opinion you should not have asked.
Since you asked, I agree with Mitzi, and it either sounds like a dog or a really drippy kid.

KoalaDownUnder · 16/09/2016 13:40

Saul.

I do find Robin a bit...wet. (Sorry.) Not a fan of Toby.

NameChange30 · 16/09/2016 13:50

user The question I asked was "which would you prefer". I don't mind if people say they don't like the name. I don't give a shit how many animals you know with the name.

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user1471734618 · 16/09/2016 13:53

well I was just saying, that I do not prefer Toby, because it sounds
a. drippy
b. like a pet

Hope that clarifies things for you

Out of your three names, Saul sounds the best.

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CapsicumCat21 · 16/09/2016 13:55

Robin absolutely.

I have a 12 year old one who has never been called Rob by anyone .

NameChange30 · 16/09/2016 13:56

user Yes you've said that about 3 times, I can read

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Mol1628 · 16/09/2016 13:58

I really like Saul. Cool name.
Or Solomon, Sol for short, I know totally different name but sounds similar.

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