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Alfons, Bram/Braam, Elbert or Guus?

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user1492331071 · 16/04/2017 09:37

Which of these is your favourite?

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YoungYolandaYorgensen39 · 17/04/2017 17:03

I like Elbert!

I like all of them actually but not sure Guus will be pronounced well if the family's planning to live in the U.K.

Orangetoffee · 17/04/2017 12:58

If you are in a Dutch speaking country, Bram and Guus are fine, braam is a fruit. Guus wouldn't really work in a non Dutch speaking country, Bram fine.
Alfons and Elbert, just no.

Gallavich · 17/04/2017 11:31

Nope, they didn't say where they live. It's usually included though to fend off the 'weird names, sound made up' crew. So I'm assuming they aren't in the U.K. Answers would depend on that anyway - if living in the U.K. then issues of pronunciation or names sounding like rude English slang etc are relevant, not so if living in country of origin.
I stand by my posts! OP should specify whether they are in the U.K. or not and if not should be posting on Dutch mumsnet for relevant views as ours are absolutely irrelevant imo.

n0ne · 17/04/2017 10:16

Dutch are we, OP? I like Bram best as it works internationally and the others don't so much

FeedTheSharkAndItWIllBite · 17/04/2017 09:55

Gallavich

Did I miss something or why do we know the OP doesn't live in the UK? Or maybe has an English partner/is planning on moving or Idk...?

Gallavich · 17/04/2017 09:42

Well, if I live in country A and am asking for views on names from country A, I would rather have views from other people who are accustomed to those names, who know how to pronounce them, who know the cultural associations of the names. What could people from country B tell me? Which name sounds the best according to their country's pronunciations which may be completely different to mine?

Gruach · 17/04/2017 09:19

Why ever not?Confused

Gallavich · 17/04/2017 09:14

It's a bit funny to come on a UK website and ask about names that are obviously not British names. If you're asking 'which will work best in the U.K.) I get it but British people aren't the best group to comment on your (Dutch?) names!

greeeen · 16/04/2017 18:30

I like bram for a child but find it too cute for a man. Guus is ok, not a fan of any others.

Loyly · 16/04/2017 15:16

Alfons

ChippieFishieHorshie · 16/04/2017 15:13

Alfons or Elbert.

BaronessBomburst · 16/04/2017 13:19

Guus.
Pronounced 'hoos' or 'goose' with a guttural, breathy G.

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user1492331071 · 16/04/2017 13:18

Why, Goose?

Thanks for the replies

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LadyMonicaBaddingham · 16/04/2017 13:16

Love Bram, but prefer it as a diminutive of Abraham. Gives more options when older. V cool name though Smile

HoldMeCloserTonyDanza · 16/04/2017 13:15

I think Bram or Alfons certainly travel best in the U.K.

My sympathies, DH and I are from different countries and were living in a third country when we had DD1 - finding a name that worked with all three backgrounds was a nightmare.

ZilphasHatpin · 16/04/2017 13:15

Alfons!

GooseFriend · 16/04/2017 13:14

Brahm - yes I've changed the spelling intentionally

Shopkinsdoll · 16/04/2017 13:14

I must be old fashioned but Bram is horrible!

JanuaryJuniper · 16/04/2017 13:12

Bram is my favourite followed by Alfons!

Sophronia · 16/04/2017 12:29

Bram

KoalaDownUnder · 16/04/2017 11:36

Bram

I totally love this name. And the little Bram I know is cute with a hot dad

Lemondrop09 · 16/04/2017 10:30

I like Bram best out of your list, then Guus. Elbert is nice too. Alfonso is my least favourite, but that's just personal preference.

That said, there's nothing wrong with Alfons. It's not horrible, I can't see a kid getting bullied over it etc. If you and your partner love it, go for it.

Gruach · 16/04/2017 09:52

(Sorry my phone changed Alfons.)

Gruach · 16/04/2017 09:52

Alfonso and Elbert are both lovely.

How is Guus pronounced? I'm imaging something like Caius. (As in Cambridge college.)

RoseAndRose · 16/04/2017 09:51

But isn't Alfons just an alternate spelling of Alphonse?

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