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Humphrey - yes or no?

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FortiesCromarty · 14/02/2012 09:06

We both like the name Humphrey very much, but it does seem to be a love it or hate it name. What's the MN verdict?

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PosiePumblechook · 16/02/2012 08:44

YEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS I love it, it's definitely on my if I had another baby name list (which I won't )

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FortiesCromarty · 16/02/2012 08:38

Was not aware of the lady lump song, thanks Grin

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MarjorieAntrobus · 16/02/2012 00:20

Lovely name. Makes me remember Humphrey Lyttelton.

Tortington · 16/02/2012 00:11

ma hump ma hump ma hump ha hump ma lovely lady lump

i think the kid will only come out of secondary school alive if he is in a class with a boy called Gaydon

LineRunner · 16/02/2012 00:10

Hum for short. It's lovely. Smile

WetAugust · 16/02/2012 00:07

Poor kid Sad

saintmerryweather · 15/02/2012 22:04

its a horrible name, however people are suggesting Hector and Herbert which are just as bad imo

Florin · 15/02/2012 21:36

We loved it however friends and family all hated it so we are going for Jasper

lilmamma · 15/02/2012 21:04

no very dated..

Mrsmonkfish · 15/02/2012 20:50

Unless you are expecting a baby elephant, the answer is a resounding NO!

twizzlestix · 15/02/2012 20:01

I like it! But I love old fashioned names. If you both like it go for it!

Coconutty · 15/02/2012 18:25

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FortiesCromarty · 15/02/2012 18:23

Very divided! Not trying to be cute, we just like it. I saw a teenager on a documentary called Humphrey and it really suited him.

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Afropop · 15/02/2012 15:44

I had an imaginary friend called Humphrey. He was lovely and he always eat his greens and wore a cape.
On those reasons alone it is a great name.

TheCuntwormUnderfoot · 15/02/2012 15:00

No, even on a baby just silly and cutesy NOT clever.

Like 'Humphrey's Corner' baby clothes - ooh how winsome. NO.

usualsuspect · 15/02/2012 11:03

No poor child , can you imagine being a teenager called Humphrey

marmiteandjam · 15/02/2012 11:01

Awful, old man and ugly name.

BluddyMoFo · 14/02/2012 20:30

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MadMonkeys · 14/02/2012 20:14

Does nobody else think of Yes, Minister?

crochetcircle · 14/02/2012 18:50

Absolutely love it! Great name. Go with your heart.

Whorulestheroost · 14/02/2012 18:17

Please tell me your joking? Right?

ggirl · 14/02/2012 18:14

christ no
terrible 'trying too hard name'

ScoutJemAndBoo · 14/02/2012 18:11

No!!!!!!!!!

iloveberries · 14/02/2012 17:04

yes - it's cute!

Failsafe · 14/02/2012 17:02

I'm not keen on humphrey but then it's not my DS that's being named

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