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Playdoughmustdie · 28/03/2011 09:17

DS2 due shortly and we finally have a shortlist :) Middle name will probably be Robert (family name, don't like it enough for first name), surname is three syllables. DS1 is Rufus. Want a name which is a real name but not in top 100 or so. I know these aren't to everyone's tastes but they're the ones OH and I like - I'm not too fussed about which of these we end up with so just wanted to get an idea of reactions from MN :)

So:

  • Humphrey nn Humph - think this is currently my favourite, not put off by Humps or camels
  • Mortimer nn Mort or Morty - OH's favourite, don't care about death link, might be quite cool if he ends up being whatever the 2025 equivalent of a goth is Wink
  • Wilbur nn Will - DS1's favourite apparently! Love Will as a nn

Thanks!

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randomimposter · 28/03/2011 11:50

Rufus and Mortimer go quite well.
Don't like the others with Rufus, sorry.

countrybump · 28/03/2011 10:45

Wilbur

tammytoby · 28/03/2011 10:41

Humphrey is cute. I don't like Mortimer esp Mort (means DEATH in French) and I find Will a bit dull.

rachel1970 · 28/03/2011 10:38

I like Humphrey the best, then Mortimer. I'm not keen on any Will names because to me will is a verb/noun and too close to Willy.

Hedwig3 · 28/03/2011 09:23

Rufus and Mortimer - fab

DelGirl · 28/03/2011 09:18

Mortimer

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