Please or to access all these features

Baby names

Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

Wilf

105 replies

dadtobe22 · 29/11/2024 14:24

Hi,

My wife and I are expecting a boy in the new year. We would like a traditional name for him and Wilf is the front runner at the moment (Wilfred on his birth certificate).

It seems to be a real marmite name. Some people seem to violently dislike it which is fine. It’s a free country!

We figure he could also be Fred if he doesn’t take to Wilf for whatever reason. He’s got options.

What do you think of Wilf?

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
TheBeesKnee · 29/11/2024 14:28

Is this inspired by our former prime minister's child's name?

boringingoring · 29/11/2024 14:27

I think it's great.

dadtobe22 · 29/11/2024 14:27

MumChp · 29/11/2024 14:25

Wilf is awful. Sorry. But Wilfred is nice so it could work as a pet name.

Edited

If you were expecting a boy in the next month or two what names would be on your shortlist out of interest? (Genuinely curious).

OP posts:
Hoppinggreen · 29/11/2024 14:26

I know a Wilf, hes 5. I like it

MumChp · 29/11/2024 14:25

Wilf is awful. Sorry. But Wilfred is nice so it could work as a pet name.

Swipe left for the next trending thread