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Bertie

31 replies

southwestlondon · 09/02/2016 19:44

I would like to name my son Bertie but am not hugely keen on any of the longer versions (Robert/Albert/Bertram etc). Is it weird/unwise to just have Bertie on the birth certificate or do you think he should have a more formal first name for potential use when he's older/in a certain career? I would go for Wilbert if I had to choose one of the longer versions. Thoughts please!

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SwedishEdith · 09/02/2016 20:56

Oh, I love it. But when ever I've mentioned that to my kids they've done the "ewww" face.

Egbert, Herbert (actually, could have Herbie then as well which is just as ace).

Donge13 · 09/02/2016 20:53

I love itSmile

Sophronia · 09/02/2016 20:50

I think it's better as a nickname, so I'd have Wilbert as the full name.

April2013 · 09/02/2016 20:43

Wilbert, Bert and Bertie are great! And will another option :)

sugarplumfairy28 · 09/02/2016 20:30

Sorry but not keen on any of it, I think Bertie and think of the bus from Thomas the Tank Engine. I think you should name your children what you intend to call them day in day out, but if your unsure that Bertie would fit all requirements at any stage of life it sounds than it doesn't sound like you're convinced on the name either.

Jenda · 09/02/2016 19:51

I had the same conversation with my Mum today and I'm not sure either so not much help! Do like Willbert though. And gives him the potential to be Will if he wanted to. Love Bertie!!