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Is Herbert awful?

36 replies

Loocy1103 · 05/11/2018 21:46

I love the nickname Herbie but don’t feel as if it’s ‘proper’ enough as a full name. Is Herbert awful and too old man-ish. Are there any other names that can result in the nn herbie?

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dulcefarniente · 05/11/2018 22:01

Have you not heard the phrase "he's a right scruffy herbert"?

FogCutter · 05/11/2018 22:00

It's a no from me too.

Peakypolly · 05/11/2018 22:00

Herbert is lovely, but I know 4 dogs, including my own, with that name.

DramaAlpaca · 05/11/2018 21:59

It's horrible. Sorry.

Wolfiefan · 05/11/2018 21:59

Herbie goes bananas.
And I’ve just showed my age Blush

Lindah1 · 05/11/2018 21:58

It's not great tbh

Redshoeblueshoe · 05/11/2018 21:58

There was a thread on this name about 2 weeks ago

SittingAround1 · 05/11/2018 21:58

yes it is awful.

Wellonlyifihaveto · 05/11/2018 21:57

Yes it’s awful.

Hellywelly10 · 05/11/2018 21:56

Are you a troll?

SpottingTheZebras · 05/11/2018 21:55

Did you like it before you got pregnant or do you think that hormones might be clouding your judgement?