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Rupert as a boys name

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Feedmylambs · 05/09/2019 09:58

I’ve always loved the name and it was the only nam I thought of during pregnancy for my little boy, so far the name has had negative reactions from generation above me ( that’s a posh name, Jilly Cooper character, army slang)
But opinions from my own generation seem more positive - I like the think name because I don’t know any Ruperts, but when I found out Rupert Was the name of the chap who played Ron in Harry Potter I thought it was a nice name!
I know there’s also Rupert bear but that’s cute and if i avoided kids tv show names I wouldn’t never find a name!
Please give me opinions for or against this name?!

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Roundncircles · 21/07/2020 01:24

@Feedmylambs I'm so glad to read this post. I have a 5 year old called Rupert, who I absolutely adore, and the name definitely suits him. I'm Irish and my husband is English, so I can totally understand where you're coming from. It was my husbands favourite name, so we went for it. I was so nervous and unsure about it though, as I knew it would raise a lot of eyebrows, especially with my family. I must admit, every so often I do have a mild panic about it. But I have to say reading this post has reassured me again, and I know my son loves his name x

MrsRufusdog789 · 15/09/2019 23:03

I like Rupert - you do too - go for it

MissHenty · 15/09/2019 22:42

Good for you. It’s lovely!! Thank you for updating us

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Feedmylambs · 15/09/2019 22:20

P.s i never thought naming a child would be so difficult!

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Feedmylambs · 15/09/2019 22:17

@MissHenty yes I went with Rupert in the end! I’m glad I did as it really suits him and now I can call him roo while he’s little Smile thanks all for your contributions Star

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MissHenty · 15/09/2019 22:08

@Feedmylambs OP did you make any decisions?

Ihopeyourcakeisshit · 15/09/2019 14:44

I like it, my friend has a daughter whose nick name is Rupert because my friend liked it so much and was determined to use it despite not having the son she thought she was expecting.

Grufallosfriends · 15/09/2019 14:38

Yes, it's a good boys name!

foxtiger · 15/09/2019 13:51

PS - the title "Rupert as a boys' name" intrigued me, as I thought for a moment that someone had been suggesting it would be better as a girls' name!

foxtiger · 15/09/2019 13:50

I don't really like Rupert but it is the sound more than any particular association I don't like. I currently know a very cute little boy with that name. He's not particularly posh as far as I can tell, just somewhere in the middle.

Chocolatedaim · 06/09/2019 10:29

I also liked Percy but DH ruled that out too as his dad used to say he was going off ‘to point Percy at the porcelain’ meaning he was going for a wee 🤦🏻‍♀️

WillowLeClerc · 06/09/2019 10:25

I love Rupert and if DD had been a boy she’d have been Rupert Alexander. I know it’s a marmite name but you can’t ever please everyone and if you love it, that’s the main thing. I also agree with a previous poster that there is so much more variety with names now that the children don’t bat an eye at anything more unusual.

Lamentations · 06/09/2019 09:19

I forgot to say that I like it too!

Chocolatedaim · 06/09/2019 08:09

Rupert was on my list but DH said it sounded like a posh boys name. Hmm We went with James instead!

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Feedmylambs · 06/09/2019 08:09

@daisypond thank you! Smile

@SAHD2020 yes @Jaguar2017 was incredibly rude about the name, if they dont like the name fair enough but no need to be so nasty. I’m glad to have heard from a real life Rupert! I think it’s a lovely name Smile

Thanks everyone who’s commented so far, it is helpful to hear opinions!

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Feedmylambs · 06/09/2019 08:01

@Lamentations lol Grin spose I should have phrased the thread ‘naming my boy Rupert’! In all fairness this is my first baby and I’m sleep deprived - that’s my excuse Wink

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SAHD2020 · 06/09/2019 07:31

@Jaguar2017.....what a mean thing to say. My name is Rupert and I'm proud to be called that. There is nothing wrong with the name!

Lamentations · 06/09/2019 07:30

I love that you've said 'as a boys name'.

butteryellow · 06/09/2019 07:21

I've known two Ruperts in my life (one always called Roo, one often called Roops). They were both lovely people, who (if it was my kind of name) I would have no trouble naming my kids and thinking of.

Go for it.

All this going on about micky taking when it comes to names really can't be as much of a thing as it used to be - schools are (hopefully) better about bullying, and with people from all over, Rupert is hardly likely to be the most unusual name in your kids class - kids couldn't care less.

daisypond · 06/09/2019 07:17

Feedmylambs
Look at darkergreen. names.darkgreener.com/#rupert
There has been a dramatic rise in the popularity of Rupert in the last few years but it’s still not very popular.

Jellycat00 · 06/09/2019 02:49

I think it's lovely. I went on a date with a Rupert many years ago and everyone sniggered at his name (he was lovely, private school, posh type). But nowadays i don't think people think of it that way as so many names in that 'set' are getting popular - Henry, Sebastian, Freddie, Archie etc.
I think it's a lovely name. And 'Roo' is such a sweet nickname.

Nettleweed · 06/09/2019 00:30

I think it’s a lovely name.

DramaAlpaca · 06/09/2019 00:04

Absolutely hate it. Sorry.

Toxicity1984 · 06/09/2019 00:01

It was on our shortlist too.

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Feedmylambs · 05/09/2019 23:02

@MissHenty can I ask what site you’re using for name popularity? Smile want to have a nosy!

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