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Richard or Robert?

29 replies

lucysnowe · 24/06/2011 14:31

Like both but not sure about the nns associated with Richard!

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MackerelOfFact · 24/06/2011 14:52

Prefer Robert. Rob, Robbie, Bob and Bobby all good nicknames for various points in life. Richard just doesn't sound as nice, and Dick and Rich are rubbish nicknames (unless true).

pjani · 24/06/2011 14:45

Prefer Robert. Richard makes me think of a balding middle-aged man with a moustache.

Hedwig3 · 24/06/2011 14:33

Bob is fab!