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Rufus, Ralph or Rupert?

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Shropitlikeitshot · 29/09/2016 22:35

Those are my three favourites if it's a boy (due Weds).

Would you mind picking your favourite of the three please?

And incase I've missed the perfect girls name, perhaps offer a name that might suit me if I like the above?

Thank you.

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SoftSheen · 30/09/2016 09:51

Rupert is lovely.

The problem with Philippa is that its nn 'Pippa' has some unpleasant meanings in other languages (google it).

For a girl my suggestions would be Georgina or Clementine.

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Shropitlikeitshot · 30/09/2016 09:42

Ohdofuckoff sorry, Rafferty is a bit cool for me. Couldn't carry it off.

Thewolf thanks, not sure that's as versatile though.

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Thewolfsjustapuppy · 30/09/2016 09:15

Lovely names!
If you are looking for an alternative to Philippa what about Phylida?

acsec · 30/09/2016 08:34

I like Rafferty too.

Shropitlikeitshot no wasn't on the October thread. You are welcome to win the race, I've told baby to stay put a little longer as our ceiling has come down due to a leak and we've got insurance surveyors etc coming and going sorting it out!

Congrats to you too 😊

littlemissM92 · 30/09/2016 08:10

For me it. Would be Ralph/ralphie .. Adorable IMO good luck! X

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Shropitlikeitshot · 30/09/2016 07:54

I have NO PLANS to point out to anyone that Doofus is even an option.

Acsec were you on the oct thread? Congrats and race you??

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girlandboy · 30/09/2016 07:19

But I prefer Rupert!
And have always loved the name Philippa!

Ohdofuckoffplease · 30/09/2016 07:18

OP, do you like Rafferty? It's a bit less stuffy than Rupert and has a nicer sound than Rufus I think.

girlandboy · 30/09/2016 07:17

I know a Rufus, who within days of his birth has been called Roo instead, which I think is a bit of a shame.

And yes he's also called Doof...short for Doofus.

can't see the point in naming him Rufus if no-one ever calls him it

Optimist3 · 30/09/2016 07:11

Rufus. The one I know isn't called dufus.

Not keen on Rupert. Too 'try hard' posh sorry.

Ohdofuckoffplease · 30/09/2016 07:10

Haha X-post!

Ohdofuckoffplease · 30/09/2016 07:09

Rufus over Rupert by miles for me! I only like Ralph if it's pronounced Rafe and people will always mispronounce it that way. Rufus is very cute. I love Roo for short.

acsec · 30/09/2016 07:09

I like Ralph but pronounced Rafe (like Ralph Fiennes). All nice names.

I too am due Weds!

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Shropitlikeitshot · 30/09/2016 07:07

Thanks gang.

Would it bother you having two daughters with feminine versions of masculine names?

I like Pip, Pippy or Philly as nn. Pippa I like but prefer the above. Just worry that Pip is a bit tomboyish.

I've gone off Ralph over night so Rufus or Rupert it is.

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CakeRattleandRoll · 30/09/2016 06:24

I like Rufus best.
Agree that Philippa is better spelling.

AmeliaJack · 30/09/2016 04:50

Rufus is my favourite from your list

Philippa is beautiful.

EuroCarpediem · 30/09/2016 04:42

We have a little Rupert in our extended family.

He is the sweetest toddler and it suits him. I have come to love the name.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 30/09/2016 04:20

Love Rufus and Rupert.

And Philippa.

sonlypuppyfat · 30/09/2016 04:00

Wilfred and Rupert oh they would have gone down a treat at my schoolHmm Rufus and Phillipa are lovely, all the best for the birth

Usernamer · 30/09/2016 03:54

LOVE Rupert, not so keen on the other two boy options.

Philippa is nice too, do you plan to shorten it to something in particular?

Sophronia · 29/09/2016 23:48

Rupert. I prefer Philippa spelled this way.

katemess12 · 29/09/2016 23:13

Rupert.

Ralph is nice, but I will always picture Ralph Wiggum from The Simpsons when I hear it. And I don't like Rufus.

I like Wilf when short for Wilfred, but not as a stand alone name.

DramaAlpaca · 29/09/2016 23:02

Of the three I like Rufus best, but I think Rupert goes best with Henrietta.

I also like Philippa (with that spelling).

Ladybird333 · 29/09/2016 23:00

Aw, bless you! Rufus is lovely too. My friend's Rufus doesn't get doofus but he's still pre-school. And of course there's the gorgeous Rufus Sewell we've just seen in Victoria! He definitely isn't a doofus!

weasle · 29/09/2016 22:59

All good but Rupert best to me.