Is Alfie really a no no for a birth certificate?

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bytheMoonlight · 21/02/2012 19:47

Because I really like it but really dislike Alfred?

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Newtothisstuff · 21/02/2012 20:24

Alfie is a lovely name...

Cheddars · 21/02/2012 20:19

It is entirely up to you.

Sparklingbrook · 21/02/2012 20:19

We have done similar. You have to remember when opening bank accounts, applying for passports etc. Anything official has to be in the birth certificate name (ie the one we never use but he has the option when he's older)

peeriebear · 21/02/2012 20:16

It gives your DS the option for when he's older and that's it. I hadn't the faintest idea my friend Jack was actually a John until I saw his passport. I would go for Alfred.

BillyBollyBandy · 21/02/2012 20:12

A full name on a birth certificate just gives options I think, as imo shortenings sound less formal than a full name. Although my name is an accepted shortening of a name, that now stands in it's own right. Maybe I should have a word with my parents

I really liked Connie but hated Constance so dismissed it for dd1.

Lots of people do it though, so whatever you feel comfortable with.

ragged · 21/02/2012 20:11

It's not my taste, but I know loads (literally half a dozen under 10) of Alfies are that are just that.
I like Alfred but DH wouldn't have it (hymph!). I wanted Fred as nn (I used to work with a lovely Fred).

Pineapples · 21/02/2012 20:11

Yes. Nicknames as full names date badly and sound low rent.

Kayzr · 21/02/2012 20:09

No nothing wrong with it at all.

I hate all the bloody 'need to have a proper name' rubbish on MN.

Twinklebum · 21/02/2012 20:07

I don't see anything wrong with it at all

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