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Is Robert dated or classic?

58 replies

HorryIsUpduffed · 14/10/2013 18:45

I don't think I know a small Robert. Is it a Steven/Kevin name, or a John/Andrew name?

A serious contender for DS3 due very soon, to be introduced as Robin.

Is Robin worse/better?

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dollybird · 14/10/2013 19:45

little boy next door, about 3 is called Robert, very cute. Also was my uncle's name and is my DB's middle name. I like it.

NigellasGuest · 14/10/2013 19:39

Robert is great for a boy! I prefer Robin for a girl though.

Weegiemum · 14/10/2013 19:37

I know quite a few Roberts, nn Robbie, and a very cool teen nn Rob. Maybe more common in Scotland. It's my Dad's name but we used his middle name for ds middle name. I like it.

ToniBasil · 14/10/2013 19:37

I'm not a fan TBH but then I like unusual names. DC are Cooper & Wren. But I don't really care what other people think of our choices, and I think you shouldn't too. Go with what you love I say.

HesterShaw · 14/10/2013 19:36

I love Robert. Robert was my first love....

A fine strong name :)

FamiliesShareGerms · 14/10/2013 19:35

Robert is a classic name. Rob, Robbie, Bertie are good modern NN (I know a few little boys known by those)

rosy71 · 14/10/2013 19:34

Ds2 is Robert. He's 5. We call him Robbie though & spent quite a while deliberating whether to put Robbie or Robert on his birth certificate. We decided on Robert because Robbie sounds like a little boy's name whilst Robert is more grown up.

I think Rob sounds really cool too as a short form.

Alexandrite · 14/10/2013 19:34

I know a little Robert whose mum calls him Bertie. I like it

mummybare · 14/10/2013 19:33

I know a baby Robert. Can also be Bobby or Bertie, both of which I quite like.

We didn't even consider it as it's DH's name but I do like it for a little one.

MoominMammasHandbag · 14/10/2013 19:32

Robert was on my list. Strong, classic, not too try hard. Roberta (Bobby) was my girl name.

AryaofhouseSnark · 14/10/2013 19:32

Yes I like Rob too, but I am a got fan.
There might even be a Robert revival in honour of the king in the north.

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AryaofhouseSnark · 14/10/2013 19:31

I prefer Robin personally, but I think Robert is a classic rather than dated.

LineRunner · 14/10/2013 19:28

Robert is terrific.

SunnyL · 14/10/2013 19:27

My nephew is Robert and has just turned 10. He's never Bob, Rob, Rabbie or Boab (we're Scottish). It's a lovely strong name and surprisingly uncommon nowadays.

DreamlessSleep · 14/10/2013 19:26

Classic. Love it.

JimbosJetSet · 14/10/2013 19:26

Great name, was my first choice until vetoed by DH Hmm
Word of caution though - we ended up going for a name that also ends in a 't,' and it drives me nuts every time someone pronounces the name without the 't' (and I say that as someone who isn't very good at sounding the 't' at the ends of words myself!)
Just telling you that as it hasn't occurred to me until after DS was born and we announced his name!

ZippityDoodahday · 14/10/2013 19:26

Dated.

OVOntToSuckYourBlood · 14/10/2013 19:25

Classic.

I have a Robert.

And Rob is a cool nickname IMO.

Rhubarbgarden · 14/10/2013 19:23

Classic. Bob is a great nickname for a little one.

Wallison · 14/10/2013 19:19

I think it's a bit 70s to be honest. Robin, on the other hand, is great. I know two Robins, both a bit mad and boho and absolutely top blokes.

Ham69 · 14/10/2013 19:17

I feel it is a tad dated at the moment but I think it's because it's a name I think of as my generation. I'd put it with Peter and Michael.

monkeyfacegrace · 14/10/2013 19:16

I have a robert. Robbie mostly, sometimes rob. He suits it perfectly.

ClaraOswald · 14/10/2013 19:14

Robert/Stephen/Michael/David/Andrew are all in the same sort of bracket for me.

Classic, not overused, not offensive

nooka · 14/10/2013 19:11

Of course Robert is a classic name! It's simply not particularly in fashion at the moment I suspect because it's more of a 'dad' name than a 'grandad' name on the generational name curve.

Great name, lots of history and lots of choice of nn (including Robin),