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miriamosheigh · 25/10/2018 16:12

Hi,
Expecting a baby boy in November--any thoughts on the name Herbert? I quite like it, so does my husband.
Any opinions?
Thanks

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Pemba · 26/10/2018 01:15

It's a slightly old fashioned phrase for a silly man, as in "Ooh you look a right Herbert in that Christmas jumper". So no not really. And it's not particularly attractive. All 'Bert' names sound very Victorian. Perhaps Albert is one of the better ones.

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 25/10/2018 20:03

Sorry awful- cute for a baby when Herbie but a grown man called Herbert is just a no for me.

Thewolvesarerunningagain · 25/10/2018 19:17

I really like it and Herbie, Bertie and Herb are great NNs.

ogglet · 25/10/2018 16:33

Love it and all the NNs too

user2020 · 25/10/2018 16:20

I like Herbie as a stand-alone name but not Herbert.

MilkItTilITurnItIntoCheese · 25/10/2018 16:20

I know a little Herbie

BertramKibbler · 25/10/2018 16:13

I’m sure I saw another Herbert thread yesterday or something. I quite like it, Herbie is cute for a child and Herb is cool for an adult

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