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Is Bertie too posh?!

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VickyU · 20/07/2012 21:49

We would put Albert on birth certificate but Bertie as nn. I mentioned it to a friend the other day and she genuinely thought I was joking. She said he would get beaten up in the playground. Maybe we're getting desperate....!

We were pretty stable on Gordie for a while (Gordon on certificate) but everyone thought that was a terrible idea. I thought of it because it was my grandfather's name and DH likes it but maybe it is a bit ugly. Ahhhh this is so difficult. From my last post it seems like Freddie and George are popular. Does anyone have any other suggestions?

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Seapixie · 23/07/2012 21:54

Named DS1 when still a bump. Not a common name at the time. Year after birth, great grandma sent paper clipping saying now most.....popular name in Britain!!
DS2 also named as bump. Again not common... Now the kids I teach are telling me it's the name of a very popular Sky forensice photographer/serial killer!
My advice - go with what you love. Your little 'un will make it their own and to hell with the rest!
That said - will watch DS2 around the knives from now on....

bigbluebump · 23/07/2012 21:38

I don't think Bertie is too 'posh' at all (but then I seem to love 'posh' names!), but I find it a little comical. Perhaps because of the Bert part.... but I'm also not a fan of cutesy names (Alfie, Archie, Bertie, Albie etc).

I much prefer Gordon or Bertram - they're good solid names that won't sound dated and will serve your son well throughout his life.

Another vote for Minimonty's great post - absolutely agree!! Love the names suggested too!

Frikadellen · 23/07/2012 19:40

I love Bertie had dd3 been a boy she would have been Bertram with the nn Bertie FAB name go for it.

WowOoo · 23/07/2012 19:28

What is wrong with Gordon?
I think it's lush.
I knew a Bert and he was far from posh. Others called him Albie also. Not massively keen on it actaully.
George is a classic name. I wanted it for DS but friend beat me to it!
Freddie nice, bit common now, but it's an OK name.

PeshwariNaan · 23/07/2012 19:24

Asked my Eton-educated hubs (I don't count as I'm American) and yes, it's too posh.

twizzlestix · 23/07/2012 18:09

Aaagh typo Definitely obviously! Pregnancy exhaustion clearly kicking in!

Bertie was lovely btw

twizzlestix · 23/07/2012 18:05

I like Bertie. I don't think it's posh. I've taught one too and I definately do not teach in a wealthy area!

It's already been said but great post mini

Ham69 · 22/07/2012 22:52

Oh goodness, my DH is Gordon and I've only ever called him by his surname, which he has always used, unless I'm with his family. I'm not sure it's due a revival yet, though I know there are worse names. I just can't envisage a baby with that name.
I don't mind Bertie or Albert.

MrsHelsBels74 · 22/07/2012 22:02

Well I meant not too posh in my opinion, I definitely am not posh Grin

tammytoby · 22/07/2012 22:01

I too prefer Gordon. I also like most of the names suggested by Minimonty.

tammytoby · 22/07/2012 21:59

"Albert/Bertie is one of 2 names we have short listed, so no not too posh!"

Not posh because you've shortlisted them Grin?!

MrsHelsBels74 · 22/07/2012 21:55

And we already have a Freddie so I can recommend that name too!

MrsHelsBels74 · 22/07/2012 21:50

Albert/Bertie is one of 2 names we have short listed, so no not too posh!

evamummy · 22/07/2012 21:49

Gordon is much nicer and more 'solid' than Bertie.

MamaMary · 22/07/2012 21:48

If it's pronounced "Bar-tie" it's very posh. If it's pronounced "Ber-tie" it's not, in fact I would have thought the opposite.

Mrsloverlovershabba · 22/07/2012 21:47

Oh! It is a boy! Whatever you like is fine

Mrsloverlovershabba · 22/07/2012 21:45

The prettyish girl i know is a Bertie

winkle2 · 22/07/2012 19:41

Gordon? Really?!?!?

JennerOSity · 22/07/2012 15:48

Noooo... you get laughed out of town when you suggest Bruce

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VickyU · 22/07/2012 15:17

Wow thanks so much for all your input. Its been so helpful. To be honest I'm surprised so many people have had a positive reaction to Gordon. I thought I'd be laughed out of town with that one!

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firawla · 22/07/2012 12:41

I dont think it is any posher than all the other old fashioned type of names around at the moment, it just seems quite normal really - thats the fashion at the moment?
I have heard of a baby bertie (actually on here, antenatal thread) and never thought of it as being a weird name or anything
It reminds me of Bertie the bus from Thomas. Gordon reminds me of Thomas too.. I think both are fine. Im sure i heard of a baby gordon recently too or it was the middle name and first name was something else from thomas the tank engine too!

WithACherryOnTop · 22/07/2012 12:34

I don't think he'll be teased for Bertie,but I think it's a horrid name,as is Albert.Perhaps not the worst but I think they have an unpleasant sound.

Gordon is gorgeous though.And much more unusual now.

RetroMum1 · 21/07/2012 15:22

I don't think it's posh at all but there are hundreds of them around here, SE London also lots of Freddie's and George's!

I really like it, we were going to use it for DS2 due in Sept but there are just too many for us. I think Gordie is lovely and I like Gordon, a good strong name and still unusual.

For what it's worth I know some people on here have said you can't pick a child's nickname but with both of ours we found out the sex at 16 weeks and had the names ready with a nickname for them and so far it has worked because all of our friends knew what the names would be shortened too. They are 2.5 and 5 so it has also worked at school. I did this mainly because I didn't like 1 of the abbreviations of our sons name and never wanted it to be used. I think if you confidently circulate your choice it works!

mopsyflopsy · 21/07/2012 15:18

What Minimonty said!

Love her name suggestions too (our ds has one of those Smile)

shoobidoo · 21/07/2012 14:46

I'm not keen on Bertie (or Bert!) but Robert is a nice solid name.

What's wrong with having a posh name? Better than a chave one, no?