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What do people think of Robert?

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Bill1987 · 16/07/2020 16:27

Me and DW are quite liking this name right now and it’s versatility of nicknames (Rob, Robbie, Bob, Bobby). What do people think of it? For additional context; he already has two brothers called Nicholas George and Peter James. His middle name will be Samuel or Joseph, surnamed Wilson. Thanks Smile

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Bill1987 · 16/07/2020 18:01

@CorianderLord I can’t really “make sure” he’s a Rob when he’s an adult, by that point they’re kind of free to do what they like so it’s up to him if he’s Rob/Bob.

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MikeUniformMike · 16/07/2020 17:57

Ooh, I'm going to suggest Archive on a unisex name thread.

Rob and Robbie are nice, not so keen on Bob and Bobby, but Bertie is awful.

CorianderLord · 16/07/2020 17:53

Lovely just make sure he's a Rob not a Robbie or Bob.

It's DP middle name

HPandTheNeverEndingBedtime · 16/07/2020 17:50

Dear God my spelling, glad I teach science and not English school

MikeUniformMike · 16/07/2020 17:49

It's a refreshing change from the -ie/y names.

HPandTheNeverEndingBedtime · 16/07/2020 17:49

Haha Archives is quite a name - Archie

HPandTheNeverEndingBedtime · 16/07/2020 17:49

My secondary scholl has 1 Robert and a handful of Bobby's. It hasn't quite come back in fashion like the Alfies and Archives but it's a solid name.

MarianaTrenchAgain · 16/07/2020 17:48

I love it. The only ones I know are my DB who is in his mid 60s and my friends son in his mid 30s. I’m probably biased as they are both wonderful men. I think it works for every age and is a classic.

MikeUniformMike · 16/07/2020 17:46

It's fine. A friend has a son called Robert

Philip is nice.

CoddledAsAMommet · 16/07/2020 16:42

I absolutely love it, it's the perfect boy's name. Gorgeous.

Ducksurprise · 16/07/2020 16:38

Love it, goes well with your DS names.

cliffdiver · 16/07/2020 16:38

I like it.

Bertie can also be a nickname.

VinoOlive · 16/07/2020 16:36

I know two Roberts that are 4. I think it's a good name, everyone knows how to say it and spell it, it suits your other children's names, plus lots of nickname choice. I have a Thomas which is similar to Robert.

Jonathan
Andrew
Timothy
William
Gregory
Henry
Christopher
David
Julian
Benjamin
James
Oliver
Philip

Destroyedpeople · 16/07/2020 16:29

It's a classic name like your others.
Nick, Pete and Rob....that works.