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Rory or Albert

33 replies

Umlauf · 29/08/2013 17:15

Eek! Baby son due in exactly a month and DH has thrown a name curveball.

I've always had Albert in mind (since before conception even Blush ) as we live abroad and it is pronounceable and recognisable in most countries, easy to shorten (we would call him Bertie) and in our opinion it, or one of its nicknames, fits with all the jobs etc. I like old lady/man names. I've been talking to the bump using this name when no one is watching so it seems hard to think of anything else now.

We heard the name Rory on the radio last night with DH has declared he loves more than Albert, the meaning is "red king" and DH is a redhead which might be something to do with it! I also love Rory but am not sure it sounds a bit cutesy for an adult (although I know adult Rory's) or nicknamey and will not be so easy to pronounce here although hoping to move back to the uk in a couple of years...

Both suit the surnames (using my maiden name as middle name). Just wondering if you could give some feedback on these for me to take mp back to DH (and please don't suggest others as its bad enough having one additional name spanner in the works!)

Thank you!

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Diddle82 · 29/08/2013 17:37

If you have always wanted albert i would stick to this, i think its a cool name which i predict will get more popular. Not sure if i like bertie prefer Al as a nn.
Not keen on rory, im not sure why though

squoosh · 29/08/2013 17:36

I hate that America is turning Rory into a girls name.

GreatJoanUmber · 29/08/2013 17:32

I prefer Albert. It's an elegant, traditional name and it travels well; has got lots of nicknames that you could use when he's younger.
Rory is ok but not my cup of tea. I can see how pronunciation could easily become a problem if you're abroad!
Not sure if this is relevant for you, but in the US it's increasingly used as a girls' name.

squoosh · 29/08/2013 17:27

The pronunciation thing sounds as though it might be a bit too tricky if he's actually going to be raised in Spain.

In that case stick with Albert.

Umlauf · 29/08/2013 17:25

I do love Rory, but some of my family is Thai and will say "War-wy" and we live in Spain where they will say something which sounds like "lolly" so I'm not sure how much that would bother me!

I think I love the meaning more than the actual name iykwim, especially if the baby turns out ginger!

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squoosh · 29/08/2013 17:22

I much prefer Rory.

Writerwannabe83 · 29/08/2013 17:19

I personally prefer Rory.

I'm not keen on Albert at all and definitely not Bertie!!!! Hmm
In my opinion, Bertie just sounds like a bit of a mummy's boy.

However, if your heart is set on the name, which it sounds like it has been for a very, very long time then don't let your husband take over Smile Stand your ground!!!!

Congratulations on the pregnancy and good luck for the birth! Smile x

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