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Too old fashioned?

47 replies

PolkaDotsAndPumpkin · 29/08/2011 09:32

So, DH and I have some names tentatively picked for first baby (sex unknown at the moment - not sure if we will find out).

Girl:

Josephine
Alice
Kathryn (Kitty - inspired by another thread. I just added it to the list today)

Boy:

Walter (Wally / Walt for short)
Oscar
Edward

We particularly love Walter. But would we be condemning this child to a lifetime of being called "Wally" in a bad way?

Any other suggestions gratefully considered :)

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hulabula · 29/08/2011 17:17

I love Josephine and Walter. I know a 4 year old Walter nicknamed Walt - it has grown on me. Walter is a lovely choice - yes old fashioned but a classic well known name that isn't overused.

Edward and Oscar on the other hand are very very popular round here.

mathanxiety · 29/08/2011 17:00

I like Walter and Oscar, and I would have a very hard time choosing from your girl's list -- all gorgeous imo.

Chocolocolate · 29/08/2011 13:29

Love Walter, nn Walt (not Wally)

I know a little Walter who's nine now and has never been picked on for his name. He is gorgeous and the name suits him.

Some people may not like it, but then at least there wont be many other in the class.

I also like Edward, nn Teddy and Oscar, but think both are quite popular.

Of your girls names, I really like Josephine nn Josie

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 29/08/2011 12:01

Love Oscar and Edward but not Walter. Love Catherine/Kitty and Alice but not Josephine.

sjuperwolef · 29/08/2011 11:54

josephine and edward for me :) both names are gorgeous! i like kitty as a name rather than a nn that wouldve been my first choice ..

TheOriginalFAB · 29/08/2011 11:53

You have 2 of my children's names on the list so they are my favourites.

Oscar is lovely, Walter is nice but you have to accept your child might get called Wally.

Kitty is awful but that could be due to it reminding me of that awful woman in x factor.

Kirstle · 29/08/2011 11:50

Alice and Oscar ARE DELIGHTFUL

missmiss · 29/08/2011 11:06

I like Walter with nn Walt, rather than Wally. Oscars are ten-a-penny these days (which annoys me because it had been my favourite name since I was 15 and now I can't use it); Edward is lovely and classic but not very interesting.

I also really like Josephine nn Josie.

vividgingerchilli · 29/08/2011 11:04

Walter would get "Where's Wally" all the time!
I like Edward for a boy.

MmeLindor. · 29/08/2011 11:00

Walter is awful.

The other boys names are both lovely.

I like Josephine best from your girls names. Then Kathryn. Then Alice. Not keen on Kitty as nn.

Cereal · 29/08/2011 10:57

Walter Raleigh, Walter Scott, Walt Disney - some famous Walters!

ripstheirthroatoutliveupstairs · 29/08/2011 10:38

Which is a good illustration why you should avoid Walter if it is shortened to Will.
I am not keen on Oscar, but it is better than Wally.
You should go for the king of names - Duncan, or Gavin or Adrian.

muminthemiddle · 29/08/2011 10:29

That should be I know a MAN called walter.

muminthemiddle · 29/08/2011 10:28

I like all the names except Walter.
Perhaps he won't be called Wally, you never know, nns change through time. My kids were amazed that Richard could be shortened to Dick.
I know a amn called Walter and he tells everyone his name is Will.

hellokitty123 · 29/08/2011 10:05

Walter is a classic, normal name. I like it. Walt is a lovely nickname. Edward (Ed) and Oscar (Ossie) are a little dull in comparison.

Wally would certainly not be as bad as Willy (William) imo Grin.

PorkChopSter · 29/08/2011 09:57

Where's Wally seems to be having a resurgence at the moment - I'd worry more about the jokes if he's wearing stripey clothes than people calling him a Wally.

There's tonnes of Oscars about; that said I like it.

But I like Alice and Edward most from your list.

Geordieminx · 29/08/2011 09:55

Please don't call your kid Walter.

exoticfruits · 29/08/2011 09:55

Edward and Alice

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usualsuspect · 29/08/2011 09:53

I like Alice and Oscar

Walter is awful

Cereal · 29/08/2011 09:51

Josephine and Edward are my favourites from your list - lovely classic names.

Alice is OK, but I dislike Kitty (too feline for me).

I like Walter with Walt for short - quite unusual.

Not keen on Oscar, sorry.

DialMforMummy · 29/08/2011 09:46

I like Walter, it's more unusual that the other two.