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Thoughts on Wilfred, please

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winterplease · 12/11/2019 18:35

What do you think of the name Wilfred? Nn Wilf, or Freddie.

Is it just too old fashioned?
We be a brother to Charles.

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NotTonightJosepheen · 12/11/2019 18:47

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OohEekAah · 12/11/2019 18:47

I love it! It's on our list Smile

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Dljlr · 12/11/2019 18:46

I love the name Wilf so much that it's what I call my DP, despite the fact that it's not actually his name. Do it!

RedSheep73 · 12/11/2019 18:44

To me it will always be Wilfred Bramble I'm afraid. An old man's name. But old man names do seem to be having a resurgence.

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winterplease · 12/11/2019 18:43

It's a great name for a baby, but do you think grown up Wilfred sounds like someone who lives with his mummy forever lol

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LuckyLola · 12/11/2019 18:42

I love it! I'd go with nn Wilf. Not as keen on Freddie. I love all of these old fashioned names making a come back!

sluj · 12/11/2019 18:40

Wilf is really really cool

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winterplease · 12/11/2019 18:40

I don't love Frederick. DH really keen on Wilfred I just can't make my mind up on it. I'm really struggling to think of any boys names that I like

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winterplease · 12/11/2019 18:39

Do you think it's a bit wet?

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sleepismysuperpower1 · 12/11/2019 18:37

I think i would just go with Freddie, or if you wanted a longer name Fredrick to be shorted to Freddie. I don't like Wilfred, sorry OP, but if you like it then go for it!

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