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Wilfred or Robin?

43 replies

Herewegoagain84 · 03/07/2022 21:01

Only two names I can get on board with at the moment - really struggling with boys names and due in a few weeks!

Other suggestions also welcome - I like classic but not necessarily too common (and lots I can’t use). Thanks!

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urbanbuddha · 04/07/2022 01:15

Forgot BoJo used Wilfred… though its pretty of the moment and will anyone really remember in years to come?

There's always the risk that he'll grow up to be just like his father.

octoberfarm · 04/07/2022 01:11

I really love Robin. So underused but so lovely!

AuntTwacky · 04/07/2022 01:09

Robin

Ouchmytoe100 · 04/07/2022 00:46

I think both are lovely.

Primatrying · 03/07/2022 22:08

Robin, a thousand times Robin!

Navigatingnewwaters · 03/07/2022 21:43

I really don’t like Wilfred but Robin is nice

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Herewegoagain84 · 03/07/2022 21:41

Haha about 50:50! I think Wilf is quite cute and like that there are other nickname options for when he’s older. Robin is perhaps more unusual. Forgot BoJo used Wilfred… though its pretty of the moment and will anyone really remember in years to come?

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Jessbow · 03/07/2022 21:37

Robin is a bit wet.

Wilfred/Wilf is much stronger.

What about Lawrence? Another slightly unusual not not as much as Wilfred

Bunnygirl0 · 03/07/2022 21:34

Wilfred! I find Robin wet

DontLikeCoffee · 03/07/2022 21:27

Wilfred for sure! Wilf is cute.

Robin is so bland and blah.

DramaAlpaca · 03/07/2022 21:15

Robert instead of Robin? You could use Robin as a diminutive.

I'm sorry, but I'm not fond of Robin and don't like Wilfred at all.

Pegasushaswings · 03/07/2022 21:12

Wilfred, so many variations you can use from that name too. I like Robin but prefer it as a girls name.

toastofthetown · 03/07/2022 21:11

Robin.

TabithaTittlemouse · 03/07/2022 21:10

Definitely Robin.
Didn’t Boris call his son Wilfred?

RedLorryTime · 03/07/2022 21:10

Robin is much nicer.

LT2 · 03/07/2022 21:09

Robin. I know it's not a popular opinion but I like 'soft' sounding boy names.

ofwarren · 03/07/2022 21:05

Wilfred. I find Robin a bit bland and weak sounding.

stayingpositiveifpossible · 03/07/2022 21:03

Robin definitely.

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