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Archer or Rufus?

41 replies

Izzyathome · 11/01/2017 04:00

Any opinions and which do you prefer, Archer or Rufus? Former is DH's great grandad's name, very Victorian sounding but I think it's quite cool. Latter is my old favourite, I think it's lovely, but have been slightly put off by dog comments and maybe it sounds a bit lispy...? What are you thoughts?

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Sophronia · 11/01/2017 07:52

Not keen on either, I slightly prefer Archer though.

AllPowerfulLizardPerson · 11/01/2017 07:26

Prefer Rufus, but do think it favours those with red (or reddish blond) hair, or perhaps a ruddy complexion. And of those in your family trees?

That1950sMum · 11/01/2017 07:25

Rufus.

Twooter · 11/01/2017 07:23

Rufus

PrettyDarnQuick · 11/01/2017 07:22

I like both :)

TheMortificadosDragon · 11/01/2017 07:21

I've never heard Archer as a first name, but I like it.

Rufus only if he turns out to be a redhead.

whirliebird · 11/01/2017 07:17

Archer! I grew up with a guy called Archer. It was also his dads name x

Ohtheterribletwos · 11/01/2017 06:37

Archer is a great name.

Jooni · 11/01/2017 06:36

Love Rufus

Mouthfulofquiz · 11/01/2017 06:36

I really like Archer.

Showgirl109 · 11/01/2017 06:35

Archer
My dog is called Rufus.

passingthrough1 · 11/01/2017 06:25

Oh I love Rufus.

Archer would just become Archie I guess but at least he would have proper name on BC.

Gooseberryfools · 11/01/2017 06:14

I know a rufus. Great name.

QuodPeriitPeriit · 11/01/2017 06:06

Rufus - Archer/Archie very common around here. I do know a dog called Rufus, but also know dogs called Max, Jack, Rory, Molly, Maddie, Jessie etc and know kids with all those names too, and it doesn't seem to be a problem.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 11/01/2017 05:57

Love Rufus.

All the dogs I know are called Max, Tilly, Lily, Poppy, Stanley, Sid, Ben, Sam, Henry, Alfie, and funnily enough Archer. Have never ever come across a Rufus.

Pluto30 · 11/01/2017 04:40

Archer.

Rufus is very dog-ish to me.