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Ernest, Arthur, Theodore or Albert? Do we like?

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emmyloo2 · 31/05/2012 08:41

To go with DS1 George. I like them all.

Your thoughts?

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lou4791 · 03/06/2012 12:16

All four are good names. My favourite is Arthur- fab name, followed by Albert (nn Bertie).

AgathaPinchBottom · 02/06/2012 23:51

I think they are all brilliant choices. I love Ernest. Remember, Cecily and Gwendoline could only love a man called Ernest - it's a name that inspires such confidence! I also love Arthur. You could always have theodore and nickname him Teddy.

Clary · 02/06/2012 23:17

I like all of those. Albert nn Bertie is not good with our surname but otherwise great. Arthur is fab Grin

Ernest and Theo both also good; all go well with George imo (Ds2's middle name) Smile

gazzalw · 02/06/2012 07:09

I second WinkyWinkola - it's Theodore (aka Teddy) every time!

WinkyWinkola · 02/06/2012 06:50

Theodora nn Teddy

Diamond7 · 02/06/2012 06:49

My friends DS is Ernest nn Ernie. I think it's lovely.

Albert Arther is on our list. Nn Burt.

tummytickler · 01/06/2012 11:31

Ernest is my favourite, followed by Albert (but NOT the nn Albie, I cannot stand Albie, only Bertie!).
I really don't like Theodore or Arthur.

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emmyloo2 · 01/06/2012 08:21

It really is amazing how people's tastes differ! I swing from one to the next....

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noddyholder · 01/06/2012 07:56

Ernest baker is super cool!

randomimposter · 01/06/2012 07:31

with George it's gotta be Arthur, but I also like Albert. Not so wild on the other 2.

Anonymumous · 31/05/2012 23:05

I love all of them - four of my favourite boys' names right there! :)

Lexiesgirl · 31/05/2012 19:14

Arthur, Arthur, Arthur.

Any potential DS's would be called Arthur if DD wasn't already an 'A' name.

missingmymarbles · 31/05/2012 19:09

Arthur Smile
I would have had Arthur but DH said no, and besides, we are having another girl Grin

ErnesttheBavarian · 31/05/2012 18:03

No, ds not ernest - It's German for serious, and my ds always had such a serious look on his face people used to comment about how 'ernst' he was. And it was n my mind when I had to choose a new nickname, and my finger slipped, so instead of ernst I accidentally called myself ernest.

Back to the list, serious answer is of the 4, Theodore would be my favourite.

MoonHare · 31/05/2012 17:33

In order of preference (though to be fair think our taste in names is very different);

Theo - Theodore - like this one best
Arthur - while old manish it also has strong King Arthur connotations, which is good
Albert - Didn't used to like this but it's growing on me (a bit). Bert/Burt can sound quite strong I suppose; Burt Lancaster, Burt Reynolds. Bertie is too cutsie.
Ernest - Really don't like this one, Ernie the fastest milk cart in the west.

PestoPenguin · 31/05/2012 16:50

Theo!

Spottyfrog4 · 31/05/2012 16:48

Like Arthur and Theodore other two I dont like at all.

noddyholder · 31/05/2012 16:32

I like them all too. Slightly biased to albert (bertie)or theo but they are all nice and go with george

usualsuspect · 31/05/2012 16:30

Theo is ok

The rest are awful

WithACherryOnTop · 31/05/2012 11:59

Ernest is awful.

Theodore is great.

Albert is ugly.

I don't like Arthur,but it's marginally better than Albert.

sugarspiceandallthingsnice324 · 31/05/2012 11:28

I think Arthur and George work best together.

Littlecherublegs · 31/05/2012 11:13

In order of preference:

Theodore - love Theo!
Albert - know one of these aged 1 and he's adorable!
Arthur - ok but too old manish for me
Ernest - dont like, sorry. Though the Albert I know is an Albert Ernest!

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emmyloo2 · 31/05/2012 10:07

AllRiseForherVaj - I just have to say - your nickname is fabulous!

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AllRiseForHerVaj · 31/05/2012 10:02

I love Arthur.

Ernest isnt good, I really dislike the nn Ernie. So silly.

Theodore is lovely, but he will be Theo, which is everywhere.

Albert is OK. Alby is a great nn.

Love Hector!

gymboywalton · 31/05/2012 09:55

thodore shortened to theo is the only nice one
all rest terrible