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Barney or Barnaby (nn Barney)?

54 replies

PurpleFlower1983 · 28/03/2021 18:43

DH and I have been round the houses for boys names and are now seriously considering Barney, I know about the dinosaur, Rubble, Gumble, dog’s name etc. but for those of you who don’t mind the name, would you for for the name Barney on its own or Barnaby (nn Barney).

We already have DD2 who is Matilda nn Tilda.

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Blustered · 28/03/2021 19:08

Definitely Barnaby. Lovely name.

CharlotteRose90 · 28/03/2021 19:08

My dogs called Barney so I actually love the name. Sorry but I think if you call him Barnaby he will get bullied for it. Years ago it would have been fine but not now things have changed.

HelloDulling · 28/03/2021 19:06

I like Barnaby. Barney is cute, but a bit teddy-bear-ish. Barnaby gives him options.

babynamelover · 28/03/2021 19:04

Definitely Barnaby or Barnabas 😁.