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Honest opinions on Rupert?

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BergamotMouse · 22/08/2018 18:41

I really love the name Rupert but can imagine people pulling a Confused face behind our backs when we tell them.

What is the MN opinion on the name? Would the child grow up hating it? Anyone know any school aged Ruperts and do they pull it off?

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MrsMolehillMountain · 23/08/2018 17:52

I like it. It's got more character than more popular names like Harry and Jack

foxtiger · 23/08/2018 17:48

I don't like it, I'm afraid - there's something about the sound that always makes me think of someone blowing a raspberry! I like Robert, which comes from the same root words.

buttercup54321 · 22/08/2018 23:13

Rupert the Bear

Itchytights · 22/08/2018 20:45

I know one and he’s a sweetie but the name is ponsy and also very drippy.

Not my cup of tea but horses for courses

finallychangedmyusername · 22/08/2018 20:42

I love all the Roos - Rupert, Reuben, Rufus. All really lovely.

Haint · 22/08/2018 20:25

Aspirational.

Tallula386 · 22/08/2018 20:24

Confusedcute for a kid, poncy for an adult.

What would it be shortened to? Because even if you don't shorten it, someone else will!

AfterSchoolWorry · 22/08/2018 20:24

It's weak.

leighdinglady · 22/08/2018 20:21

Tory boy

Hippopotas · 22/08/2018 20:13

I like it

EachPeachPearRum · 22/08/2018 20:11

Rueben would be much nicer.

EachPeachPearRum · 22/08/2018 20:11

I don't personally like it and I think it's one of those polarising names. Some will hate it, some won't. Rufus is just awful. It's a dog's name. I prefer Arthur.

PinkAvocado · 22/08/2018 20:08

Love it. Know a few children/babies and it doesn’t feel pretentious at all (reflection more on those who think it does).

Arthur, is not as nice IMO. It’s one of my least favourite names ever though so no contest!

Dljlr · 22/08/2018 20:06

My Rufus is known as Roo. I have a mate called Rupert and he's lovely (and not at all pretentious). Go for it

Ikabod · 22/08/2018 20:06

I always have to say it (in my head) as "Woopert". But I've never met a Rupert in real life.

Powerless · 22/08/2018 20:05

Pretentious

Dumbledoresgirl · 22/08/2018 20:04

I love it and think the nickname Roo is really cool too.

LethalLola · 22/08/2018 20:04

Agree it also sounds a bit try-hard. And wet.

Peachbubble · 22/08/2018 20:03

I like it. I know a 10 year old, who also gets called Roo.

celtiethree · 22/08/2018 20:02

Nope not for me, really don’t like it.

kaitlinktm · 22/08/2018 20:02

The only adult Rupert I have met hated his name.

SallyGardens · 22/08/2018 20:02

It hasn't done Rupert Grint, Rupert Everett, Rupert Friend, Rupert Graves etc any harm.

BlairWaldorfsHeadband · 22/08/2018 20:01

I like it. I also like Rufus.

WaitroseCoffeeCostaCup · 22/08/2018 19:56

I have a Rupert! Only met one other but I do think it's getting more popular. I still love it.

fudgesmummy · 22/08/2018 19:37

One of our 3 cats is called Rupert!
I love it for a name for a little human as well! 😁

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