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Betsy and Albert

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EeekNumber4 · 09/01/2015 17:00

I think we are close to narrowing it down to these two names.

How many Betsy's and Alberts do you know and how old are they?

Thanks

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daisypond · 03/01/2021 17:53

I know a Betsy in her 70s, but I think her name is Elizabeth. I know one Albert, aged about 16.

whatausername · 03/01/2021 17:50

Definitely very of the time, OP. Nothing wrong with strangers being able to guess when they were born but you said you'd rather timeless over trendy and these are trendy. They do fit with your other DCs names though.

Blueeyes562 · 03/01/2021 17:45

What beautiful names!

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 03/01/2021 17:39

I don't know any - but they are both very trendy imo. Betsy is a retro "cute" nickname (see Elsie, Nancy etc) so will likely date. And Albert is part of the vintage "old -man name" trend too (see Stanley, Sidney etc). I'm not sure either will "stand the test of time", in the sense that people will be able to guess what decade or two they were born in. Sorry, OP. But Elizabeth (nn Betsy) and Robert or Alexander (depending on whether you want the Bertie or Al nn's) are much more timeless imo.

RuthW · 03/01/2021 17:29

Albert is lovely. My dog is called Betsy I love Elizabeth.

micc · 03/01/2021 16:06

I know one Albert!
Known at bert! He is 6

partyatthepalace · 03/01/2021 13:58

Both nice, but both of the moment - Albert for a while, Betsy coming up.

If you want them to stand the test of time, I would give Betsy Elizabeth as a full name, as that is more classic.

kat0107 · 03/01/2021 09:49

Really like both names. If it were me, I would probably have Betsy as short for Elizabeth, but that’s personal preference.

August20 · 03/01/2021 08:51

I know one Albert in his late 20s.

I don't know any one actually called Betsy but I know two nicknamed Betsy. One is 23 and the other is 11 or 12. One is called Bethany and the other is Elizabeth.

Blueeyes562 · 03/01/2021 08:44

We have twins aged 4 called Albert & Betsy!

amy0787 · 11/01/2015 08:54

Two Betsy's one is 4 and the second about 3 weeks old. One Albert (Albie) who's 7.

Violettatrump · 11/01/2015 08:06

Both great names. Particularly betsie. Elizabeth can give done great NN Betsy, Betty, bess. Don't know any but Albert I do

MsCoconut · 10/01/2015 17:19

I know one Betsy was is turning 90 next week and a friend of DH's GF who if he is the same age must be around 93 Smile.

lilyloo · 10/01/2015 17:13

I don't know any ,lovely names

bridgetsmummy · 10/01/2015 17:10

I don't know any

MinceSpy · 10/01/2015 17:10

Betsy is a diminutive of Elizabeth. I think Elizabeth and Albert would work well but as an adult 'Betsy' might not look so impressive in formal settings.

bigfam · 10/01/2015 16:52

I like those name, I love old sounding names aswell. I've got a patsy. New addition will be josie, although I love the name Elsie but oh hates x

Lumptysmum · 10/01/2015 16:33

One Albert (Albie) about 2yo and no Betsy's.

I love Albert and wanted my bump to be Bertie, but OH is having none of it. Both names would be lovely with the ones you already have Smile

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EeekNumber4 · 10/01/2015 16:24

Thanks for all your replies.

Skylark2 - I am looking for older names that aren't 'trendy' in the sense that they stand the test of time. I already have Iris, Hetty and Mabel so it needs to fit with those.

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skylark2 · 10/01/2015 10:27

Very trendy and will date your baby perfectly since nobody over the age of about 5 will have those names except for the very elderly.

You were going for that, right?

MargeryDaw · 10/01/2015 10:21

The Bert I know is 6 and the Bertie 2

Mmmporridge · 09/01/2015 21:59

I know a 12 year old Betsy, but birth certificate name is Elizabeth. Don't know any Alberts

simonthedog · 09/01/2015 21:37

I have a Betsy

marshmallowpies · 09/01/2015 21:36

I know a toddler-age Albert, nn Albie, don't know any Betsys though.

GilbertBlytheWouldGetIt · 09/01/2015 19:19

I know several Alberts, all over 75. No young ones yet!