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Bobby?

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bmxbeauty · 30/09/2018 11:04

Brother for Albie?

Love it but not if sound too similar?

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DaniC18 · 01/10/2018 16:45

Oscar is lovely. It's also on my list x

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bmxbeauty · 01/10/2018 15:07

My OH has now suggested Oscar / Osmand nicknamed Ozzy. I think I prefer this to both Owen & Bobby!

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MrsCar · 01/10/2018 14:52

I really dislike it. I feel so guilty saying that, as one of my best friends has the most gorgeous little boy named Bobby.

It's just... a bit 'silly' Confused

Polkasq · 01/10/2018 14:49

There are lots of nicknames used as full names these days. Charlie, Alfie, Teddy, Harry, Freddie etc. Bobby is in the same category but not overused.

Sophronia · 01/10/2018 14:14

Owen

Sunflower321 · 01/10/2018 07:12

I'm not keen on Owen, but would choose it over Bobby, which sounds comical/childish.

Cookit · 01/10/2018 07:00

Owen is great.

Bobby is cute for a toddler. I wouldn’t want to be an adult with the name Bobby.

DramaAlpaca · 30/09/2018 22:17

Owen is lovely, much nicer than Bobby.

RavenWings · 30/09/2018 21:39

Owen is so much nicer than Bobby. Bobby is too babyish.

I prefer the Eoin or Eoghan spellings personally, but I can see that if you're not Irish they mightnt suit.

greendale17 · 30/09/2018 21:38

I really dislike Bobby. Just a horrible name

DaniC18 · 30/09/2018 21:36

I much prefer Owen to Bobby and it goes better with Albie x

GreatDuckCookery6211 · 30/09/2018 20:52

Bobby Ball. Enough said. Owen isn't my cup of tea, more of a surname to me.

tatim · 30/09/2018 19:45

Bobbie isn't particularly a nice name and a bit clashy with Albie anyway in my opinion.

Owen is okay.

Barney is nice as PP's have suggested!

Sungura · 30/09/2018 19:13

Agree with pp who suggested Barney instead. Or use Owen.

BlancheM · 30/09/2018 19:05

Barney goes well with Albie!

WendyTheWestie · 30/09/2018 18:59

Owen is really nice.

If you use Bobby I would put Robert on the BS.

GreeboIsMySpiritAnimal · 30/09/2018 18:56

Oh please go with Owen. Bobby is not a name for the grown man he will be one day.

Halfahunnerstillastunner · 30/09/2018 18:56

I like it, it's cute on a little kid but also ok for a grown up chap too. I know one Bobby, not sure if he's "officially" Robert actually but always called Bobby and it's fine.

Sunflower321 · 30/09/2018 18:48

Owen is nicer

mama17 · 30/09/2018 18:47

I have a bobby and I now love it. Originally didn't like it but did it for partners father who was terminally ill as that's his name. It grew on me and everyone says how cute it is

RedStef1983 · 30/09/2018 18:45

I always associate Bobby with a dogs name! Sorry. 🤦🏼‍♀️

daisypond · 30/09/2018 18:44

I'm not keen on Bobby, though I do know one - he's 12 - and Bobby is his BC name. I much prefer Owen.

LordOfTheFleas · 30/09/2018 18:41

I think he's just Bobby, not Robert. Only one I've met though and I go to lots of different playgroups.

LordOfTheFleas · 30/09/2018 18:40

We have a little Bobby down the road, it's grown on me.

Polkasq · 30/09/2018 18:07

I like it.

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