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DH wants Wolfgang - is it really that bad?

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persephoneplum · 22/09/2012 13:10

I can't come to terms with the only boy name that DH likes - Wolfgang. I just can't. I do think he would constantly get grilled about his name when an adult - "Why did your parents call you that?" and there won't be a great, solid reason other than "Dad liked it".

Our existing sons are Felix and Theodore and I feel like Wolfgang sticks out like a sore thumb but what I want to know is, do you agree with me or with my DH?

Just to clarify, I do like it - in a vacuum - but it's just not right for my unborn son. We live in Australia - I'm aware it's common in Germany on older men.

Is Wolfgang as outlandish as I think it is?

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Badgerina · 22/09/2012 17:06

I love it! It goes really well with your other sons' names Smile

jenbird · 22/09/2012 16:54

I don't love it but I don't think it's weird and I think it goes well with your other names. I think Wolfie as a nn name is great though.
I like the name Walter nn Walt. If DC4 is a boy we have lots of names I love:
Hector
Hamish
Percy
Ambrose

(already have a Freddy and Otto)

SilkStalkings · 22/09/2012 16:01

I prefer Wulfric.

OrangecatinGoldboots · 22/09/2012 14:26

DS2 has a little friend at nursery called Wulfstan nn Wulfie

(The Wulf bit is pronounced Wolf)

I think it is one of the coolest names I have ever heard - and it suits him to a T. Lovely name for a toddler, lovely name for an adult.

Japple · 22/09/2012 14:22

A child would get no End of teasing about That name...and his girlfriends would
call him..."Wolfy...".

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persephoneplum · 22/09/2012 14:20

It might sound weird but before I knew I was having another boy, I really did like it. I guess when it became an actual reality to use it, I realised I liked the idea of it. There's a big difference.

Wolfgang went the way of Inigo, Ivo and Walter once I knew we had to name another boy - would be delighted to see them on other people's children, just not mine.

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vamosbebe · 22/09/2012 14:14

LOVE Wolfgang, especially with Felix (also very popular in Germany) and Theodore. I knew a Wolfgang a couple of years ago aged 23, delightful young man, nobody batted an eyelid about his name.

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persephoneplum · 22/09/2012 14:11

Thanks all. I totally get that it's a hip. crazy name and there's merit to those names - just not my child.

I have given him a shortlist of 6 or so names and he says no to all of them. We are seriously stuffed! Gosh I hadn't even thought of that guy xmesevebundle!

Sometimes I wonder if he just likes winding me up...

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Frikadellen · 22/09/2012 14:10

Actually I think Wolfgang, Felix and Theodore. goes really well together

The only reason why my dd2 and dd3 are called what they are called is because one of us liked it. IMO its a splendid reason to name a child.

Honestly if he likes it and you dont mind it then go for it. If you don't like it back to the drawing board.

xmasevebundle · 22/09/2012 14:02

Wolfgang prickol? Meh i cant remember his last name the spelling.

One that kidnapped and kept the girl in the celler until she run away. Nastasha kampbush?.... i cant remember!

Id agree, tell him to get over himselfGrin

seeker · 22/09/2012 13:44

If you feel you have to ask, then don't do it.

But I do get pissed off with the "There is only one name I like" brigade.

Tell him to get over himself!

YouMayLogOut · 22/09/2012 13:42

Is Wolfgang as outlandish as I think it is?

Yes. I think you should choose a name you both like. It's not fair for one person to supposedly only like one name Hmm

Mydogsleepsonthebed · 22/09/2012 13:16

Amadeus? if he likes Wolfgang that is. I love Felix and Theodore.

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