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Toby or Rory

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singmelullabies · 15/04/2015 18:25

Just that basically! Grin

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singmelullabies · 19/04/2015 23:37

Decisive then, Eugene Grin

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EugenesAxe · 18/04/2015 20:58

Rory.

I knew a Toby who was a cock; I shagged a lovely Rory.

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singmelullabies · 18/04/2015 20:15

I do like that spelling Ronald but as neither DH nor I am Scottish it seems a bit like trying too hard?!

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singmelullabies · 18/04/2015 20:13

Hmm....fairly even split which is no help whatsoever! Grin Think I'm leaning towards Rory.

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RonaldMcDonald · 17/04/2015 20:12

Ruari

fionadal · 17/04/2015 20:10

Rory is a gorgeous name.

Toby doesn't quite do it for me. This is a v middle-class comment, but one of my associations with the name is Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth Night (I did an English degree so hopefully this explains the rather "pseud"ish comment!) and I can't quite shake the association!

pastizzi · 16/04/2015 17:46

Toby

No one under the age of 40 would have a clue what a Toby jug is!

As for the willy thing, unless you're living in Scotland, why should you care. Plus, John is a nn for toilet, and Johnny a nn for a condom. Doubt that ever put anyone off

TheNewStatesman · 16/04/2015 12:36

Rory!

cowbiscuits · 16/04/2015 11:18

I love both of them, but DH disagrees. They are names for a cute little dog. Along with Molly.

CaptainFabulous · 16/04/2015 10:36

In Scotland it's very commonly a euphemism for willy.

Bowlersarm · 16/04/2015 10:35

Toby

squoosh · 16/04/2015 10:34

In Scotland.

Marmaladedandelions · 16/04/2015 10:28

On what planet is Toby a euphemism for willy Hmm

DramaAlpaca · 16/04/2015 10:22

Rory

Hassled I love your picture of Rorys roaming moors & having adventures - must tell DS! Wink

squoosh · 16/04/2015 10:19

Rory.

Toby is a bit babyish for an adult.

BanKimoon · 16/04/2015 10:17

Rory. I wanted it for DS but we have an 'R' surname. Love it

CaptainFabulous · 16/04/2015 10:08

Well Toby is a euphemism for willy so depends if that bothers you, or not.

FunkyPeacock · 16/04/2015 10:07

I much prefer Rory x

Sophronia · 16/04/2015 10:06

I know a Tobias nn Toby.

I'm not keen on either but Rory is the better of the two IMO.

Marmaladedandelions · 15/04/2015 22:58

I like both but on the whole I prefer Rory ...

ZenNudist · 15/04/2015 21:59

Love Tobias nn Toby. Ds2 nearly Tobias but I figure he'd forever be Toby.

Lagoonablue · 15/04/2015 21:57

Love both. Wanted either but dH didn't like them.

elisio1 · 15/04/2015 21:56

Definitely Rory. As others have said, Toby has suddenly become crazily popular!

wildpoppy · 15/04/2015 21:56

I really like Toby but dh thinks it is posh

IvoryMadonna · 15/04/2015 21:49

Has anybody ever met anyone who is actually called Tobias? Rather than by the short form Toby? I haven't.

I would choose Rory. I've met so many canine Tobys, that Toby is a dog in my head. Or a jug.