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Albus

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Sylva · 07/01/2016 19:23

Would it be wrong to name my son Albus? I can't decide if it is too odd to name a child after an mad elderly fictional wizard. I liked the Harry Potter books and just like the sound of the name. We would probably call him Albie for short. What do you think?

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LittleFishBigOcean · 08/01/2016 15:22

The first thing I thought was oil.......

I do like Albie though.

Stollenlover · 08/01/2016 15:22

However, I'm less less keen on Albie/Alfie/Archie type names, think they will soon sound very dated.

Stollenlover · 08/01/2016 15:21

Love Albus - cool, classic and not overused. By the time he goes to school, the Harry Potter books won't be that 'currrent' anymore.

Roobix04 · 07/01/2016 19:33

Love it. He'd be named after one of Hogwarts greatest headmaster's. Different is good. Disclaimer* I have a deathly hallows tattoo on my wrist and am wearing Harry Potter pj's.

FoxesSitOnBoxes · 07/01/2016 19:33

Just dumbledore, sorry! Can you use albie instead of Albert?

mercifulTehlu · 07/01/2016 19:33

Awesome! Yes, do it! Albus Severus perhaps...

MummySparkle · 07/01/2016 19:32

I think it's okay. We met and Albie at toddler group - was very sweet

Etihad · 07/01/2016 19:29

Probably not the most helpful comment, but I saw this in active threads and wondered why you wanted to name a child AIBUs! Haven't read Harry Potter, so can't add anything helpful about that either, but it does sound like a cute retro name.

RhuBarbarella · 07/01/2016 19:27

I would think the Dumbledore link is just too strong. It's a nice enough name but I would feel a bit sorry for the kid. But you know, in 10, 15 years it may just be fine.