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Scott or Robert - do you know any?

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JimbosJetSet · 27/08/2012 06:32

They are the 2 top names on our list at the moment, but I'm unsure about both of them because of the associations I have with the names - Roberts can be a bit wimpy IME and Scott (which I like, but I'm more unsure of because I don't know any under the age of 35) is a bit harsh... May have a tendency to be a bully... Simon is the other choice but I'm not sure about that one either!

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0lympia · 27/08/2012 15:08

I do, I know a Scott of 12 and a Robert aged four. I like Robbie. Think it's weird there are so many harrys,Tobys,Jamies and charlies and no Robbies.

lottiegarbanzo · 27/08/2012 15:05

Oh Bob Scott, I think I've met him!

VickyandAlistair · 27/08/2012 14:36

I know one Robert very well - my dh!

Its a nice name imo. Lots of nn's - Robbie, Bob, Bobby, Bert, Bertie etc.. timeless name also.

I don't know any Scotts so if you are wanting a more unusual name I'd go for that one.

OutragedAtThePriceOfFreddos · 27/08/2012 14:15

My first love was a Scott, so I love the name, and my favourite uncle and ds's Grandad is a Robert, so I gave it to ds as a middle name. I think they are both strong names, not at all wimpy.

Simon is a wimpy/geeky name to me.

Mechavivzilla · 27/08/2012 13:25

I went to school with a Robert Scott. He was a perfectly nice kid!

OvO · 27/08/2012 13:24

My DS2 is a Robert. Named after Robert The Bruce - not at all wimpy! Wink

Don't love Scott as a name but I am Scottish so would seem a bit odd I think.

Have only heard of a few child Roberts. It's a classic name that's there's not going to be 4 in every class.

C0smos · 27/08/2012 13:11

I know tons of Roberts, in fact my DH, ex, Dad, boss and assistant are all called Robert, all go by Bob, Rob, Robbie, Bobbie (or Dad!) so easy to tell them apart. They are all very nice.
Another ex is called Scott (I don't have hundreds of ex's promise!) and I always thought the name was very cool

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LST · 27/08/2012 12:38

I know lots of Roberts. 2 of which hate being called Robert. One is rob the other bob.

I used to know a few Scott's at school. And I really like the name Simon.

Simon is also my bosses name.

BikeRunSki · 27/08/2012 12:35

The only Scott I know is about 40 and is rather sophisticated, quiet and intelligent.

The only Robert I know is my 20 yo nephew. He is Rob no, but was Bertie as a child.

manicinsomniac · 27/08/2012 12:31

Children-wise, I know one of each. Robert is 10 and Scott and Simon are both 9.

I know quite a few adults for all three names.

I like them all but think Robert is the nicest.

janx · 27/08/2012 12:14

My dp is Robert - and my friend has named her baby Robert. I think it is a good strong clever name Smile

Margerykemp · 27/08/2012 12:13

I know a 4yo Scott.

Ive heard of kids called bobbie but not robert.

blondiep14 · 27/08/2012 12:11

My DH is a Scott (33) and definitely not a wimp, or a bully Smile

MammyToMany · 27/08/2012 12:10

The only Simons I know are pathetic examples of men, sorry!

MammyToMany · 27/08/2012 12:09

I know a father and son Scott (father) and Robert/Rob (son) Rob is really rather sexy and goes off travelling and has beautifully exotic girlfriends.

Also know a 30+ Robert, and he is a weak man. A Robert in his 20s who is a biker long haired type and a few baby Bobbys.

workshy · 27/08/2012 11:59

I know a 60 year old Robert -'Bob' very manly
I know a 2 year old Robert -'Bobby''Bobster' etc etc

I know a lot of Robs aged 30-45, some wimpy some not

Scott -only know one and he is an arrogant prick so I wouldn't pick for that reason

Simon I like, know a few, only one is a PITA -don't like the abreviation of Si always sounds like sly

HiHowAreYou · 27/08/2012 11:55

I don't know any baby Scotts or Roberts. Only adults. For a baby, I think I prefer Scott for some reason, don't know why!

AndieMatrix · 27/08/2012 11:52

I know a few Roberts, all referred to as Rob. Not wimpy at all but they are grown adults. All genuinely nice men.
Had a cousin called Scott, nicest person you could ever meet, lived him dearly. Also knew a Scott at school, very funny, not a bully.

I do get out off names if I've known people with them that have been horrible human beings.

singaporeswing · 27/08/2012 11:51

I'm in my early 20s and there's a lot of Scott's around my age and a little older. Robert is a little less popular - think I know of one who will be about 21.

manbearpig · 27/08/2012 11:50

I would go with Robert.
I went out with a Scott when i was 6 and used chant this to him in the playground so he would chase me. 'Scott snot put it in a pot, eat it whilst it's hot' charming I know.
I know alot of rob's - all decent guys

waitingtobeamummy · 27/08/2012 11:47

I know 3 Roberts. 1 in his 30's who's one of the nicest people I've ever known. Other 2are numpties.
1 Scott who's mid 20's- he's super wimpy/ under the thumb.
Sorry.

LadyKopperberg · 27/08/2012 11:43

I know a Scott and a Robert. Two roberts.

lottiegarbanzo · 27/08/2012 11:42

Like Robert best, know a few in 30s / 40s who are outdoorsy and nice people. Not so keen on Scott. Simon sounds a bit wimpy to me but all are well known but quite underused, which means you can make them your own without having to spell / explain them all the time.

countrybumpkin2 · 27/08/2012 11:34

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