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Rupert, Wilfred or something else

58 replies

Minibea · 28/01/2021 19:58

Please help! I’m booked for a section in a fortnight and we still don’t have a name chosen Confused

Current faves are Rupert and Wilfred - middle name probably Henry but neither of us feel totally convinced about either of the front runners and we can’t seem to make a firm decision, now we’re not sure whether that’s because neither is “the one”. We already have a DD called Clara and we chose her name early on, never wavered and still love it.

Mumsnetters please cast your votes! I know neither are top 10 names and might be a bit marmite so if you hate both and have no helpful suggestions for alternatives feel free to keep your opinions to yourself!

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partyatthepalace · 28/01/2021 20:34

Wilfred’s alright. (Clara I really like)
Rupert will always be Rupert Campbell Black or Rupert Bear to me so nah.

Arthur, Alfred, Edward, Patrick, Hugh, Thomas, Tobias, Miles... are all names in this area I like better

LetItGoGo · 28/01/2021 20:32

Roland

Fruitshootloop · 28/01/2021 20:32

I love Rupert. Put off Wilfred when Boris Johnson and Carrie used it for their baby. How about Wilbur?

Cotswoldmama · 28/01/2021 20:30

Love both I also like Wilbur

FatkinsDiet · 28/01/2021 20:26

Wilfred by miles! Love it. Rupert is ok, but a bit wet imo.

littlemisslozza · 28/01/2021 20:25

Love Wilfred!

emmathedilemma · 28/01/2021 20:21

Wilfred and Clara is a great combination!

elfran · 28/01/2021 20:12

I like both of these and both were on our long list for this baby. Currently only Wilfred is still in the running, but both are great.

Personally I think with two names you like you just wait to see what feels right when the baby is born.

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