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Ernest

30 replies

tummytickler · 28/08/2009 17:08

What do you think of Ernest?
We really like it but i am not sure it goes with our other boys names (Eli and Amos) although it does fot with our dd's.
Also worry it might get mega popular along with Albert, Archie, Ned etc.
Would love some opinions please!

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PuppyMonkey · 28/08/2009 17:11

Disastrous! Please don't do that to a baby...

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wheniwishuponastar · 28/08/2009 17:17

i don't particularly like it (or dislike it) - i doubt it will get popular to be honest. I think it does go with your other two names.

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janeite · 28/08/2009 17:18

I think it's sweet and it goes with the other names but for goodness sake don't shorten it to Ernie, whatever you do.

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Anste · 28/08/2009 17:34

Emily Bishope was married to Ernest ... say no more!

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Thunderduck · 28/08/2009 17:48

I hate it.

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jamandjerusalem · 28/08/2009 18:03

I love it. DS was going to be Ernest Rex, but it didn't quite suit him when he was born. He's Arthur.

What's wrong with a shortening to Ernie?? Not great for me as I'm in the south west and it doesn't sound lovely in a Somerset accent, but I think it's a sweet name.

Plus 'The Importance of Being Earnest' is my favourite Oscar Wilde work!

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random · 28/08/2009 18:04

Nooooooooooooooooooo

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gingerbunny · 28/08/2009 18:13

i don't think there's any chance of it becoming popular let alone mega popular!
your pregnancy hormonies are playing tricks on you, please don't do that to a baby.

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mathanxiety · 28/08/2009 19:08

Yikes! No.

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piscesmoon · 28/08/2009 19:12

Poor child!

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piscesmoon · 28/08/2009 19:14

I would say that the chances of it getting mega popular are nil!

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Scottie22 · 28/08/2009 20:43

My friend has a ds called Ernest - was quite surprised when she told us her choice I must admit! I quite like Ernest tbh but hate Ernie though - reminds me of Sesame Street!

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MrsVik · 28/08/2009 20:49

This was my grandfather's name. I must say I don't see what's awful about it! If names like Albert and Archie can be 'in' then why not Ernest?

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Cluttergump · 28/08/2009 21:12

NO...Ernie is just not a nice name imo

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Firawla · 28/08/2009 21:27

I think it fits in with those kind of names, so can see it getting slightly more used but prob not mega popular, i think its quite nice

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random · 28/08/2009 22:02

But baby Ernest ...sorry but pmsl

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Thunderduck · 28/08/2009 22:10

I think Albert and Archie are awful too.

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janeite · 28/08/2009 22:13

Ernest is much nicer than Albert or Archie.

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random · 28/08/2009 22:15

Albert .Archie ..Ernest ...Give me a nice Jayden any day ...and I'm being serious

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TeamEdward · 28/08/2009 22:17

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random · 28/08/2009 22:34

Ernie he drove the fastest milkcart in the west

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PureAsTheColdDrivenSnow · 28/08/2009 22:34

love it.

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wook · 28/08/2009 23:19

It's my ds's middle name, after his grandfather. Nearly was first name! It's hugely unfashionable, but maybe that's a good thing!

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FatFree · 29/08/2009 00:30

I dont usually post on this forum, usually sit here thinking "noooo" but hey its your decision.

But had to post to say "nooooooooo"!!

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MamaLazarou · 29/08/2009 14:23

A wonderful name. Do it.

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