Ernest, Lionel or Bertram?? DC 4!

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Porkpienessie · 30/07/2015 09:56

Hi, I'm new but need brutally honest opinions on potential names for our latest addition due in sept... Other children are Arthur, Florence and Cecily and hubby and I can't agree on new name, we don't know sex but my fave boys names are Ernest, Bertram (Bertie) and Lionel...

Please help! Thank you ????

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MabelSideswipe · 30/07/2015 10:33

Ernest is on the upswing at the moment. It might be in new Arthur in a couple of years.

scribblegirl · 30/07/2015 10:30

I adore Ernest!

Bertram is a fab name but I'm not keen on Bert/Bertie (yet don't mind Ernie? Odd).

Lionel for me is a bit too out there (all I can think of is Lionel Blair and Lionel Richie!) but I can imagine if I knew any little boys with it then it would suit them IYSWIM. Plus at a stretch you could use Leo as a nn which is my favourite!

MollieCoddler · 30/07/2015 10:13

Lionel is fab and has a strong history in this country. Lots of medieval Lionels. Love it. Be brave!

VulcanWoman · 30/07/2015 10:11

I try and imagine the children grown up starting their first job and just feel sorry for them with some of these names. Eric instead of Ernest but the other two just no. I like your other Childrens names.

Changebagsandgladrags · 30/07/2015 10:08

I like Bertram the best,then Ernest. I once came across the girls name Ernese which I really liked. Sounds like Ernest if it's a grl.

Laquila · 30/07/2015 10:05

I like Ernest but not so keen on the other two. You might also like Gustave, Lawrence, Edwin and Gilbert?

Elllimam · 30/07/2015 10:03

I quite like Lionel.

reuset · 30/07/2015 10:01

Bertram is good, then Ernest (I have friends with both names but know of only one baby in last few years named Ernest). They're both fine names.

Lionel made me snigger, it feels more outdated. He'd have a brother named Nigel or Norbert, or Derek/

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