Simon, Peter, Robert - bad associations? Alternatives?

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JimbosJetSet · 03/07/2012 11:24

My favourite 3 names at the moment - I am hoping they fall into the 'everyone has heard of them and can spell them, but they are not particularly trendy at present' category.

But do you associate 'Simon' with 'simple?'
And 'Peter' with 'Baby P?'
And is Robert inevitably going to be called 'Robbie' (which I dislike)?

Or am I just thinking to hard here?

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mayanna123 · 03/07/2012 12:09

But PLEASE not Bert!!!

mayanna123 · 03/07/2012 12:09

They are all lovely solid classic names that make a refreshing change from the overused Alfie/Archie/Sonny/Cutesy type names.

Even if people have previous associations, they will lose them instantly when they meet a new, lovely baby boy called any of the names.

VolAuVent · 03/07/2012 11:39

They're all nice names, and I don't think those problems need to apply. Great shortlist - you can't go wrong!

LaVolcan · 03/07/2012 11:38

I know a Robert who is known as Bert.

Westcountrylovescheese · 03/07/2012 11:28

I wouldn't have thought of simple Simon, I can't imagine it's a rhyme they use at school/nursery anymore is it?

Also wouldn't link to Baby P, many people I think wouldn't know that the boys name was that.

I know a few Roberts, none of which are known as Robbie... Ever... Rob more so.

I like all three and they are classic, easily spelt and not 'fashionable'. Favourite is Simon then Robert...

squoosh · 03/07/2012 11:28

Peter is the nicest.

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