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Thoughts on Rupert?

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piloswi · 27/04/2026 12:16

I really like the name Rupert. It’s been a name that’s I’m liking more and more.

I’m aware it’s quite a marmite name and I’m not sure if it would bother me if family/friends didn’t like it.

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MaxJLHardy · 27/04/2026 16:47

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WhatNextImScared · 27/04/2026 16:32

champagnetrial · 27/04/2026 14:38

You are right - it is a marmite name, so you have to decide whether you like it or not. Personally I'm a big marmite lover, so I say Yes!

(Also - No one charismatic or shaggable has ever been named Rupert. Um, apart from the Handsomest Man in England™)

Genuinely, who is that? I suddenly can’t think of a single famous Rupert.

WhatNextImScared · 27/04/2026 16:30

Outrageously posh. I suppose fine if you are too, and he’ll be sent to Winchester or whatever. An encumbrance if you’re not.

Wynter25 · 27/04/2026 16:27

Awful

TokenGinger · 27/04/2026 16:26

I love it.

mismomary · 27/04/2026 16:23

I think it’s lovely. But be aware he’s likely to be Roo or Rupes at school.

FrenchandSaunders · 27/04/2026 16:21

The Ruperts I know are cocks and wear mustard cords ...

Daffodilsinthespring · 27/04/2026 16:19

Lovely, but a few about now

IHateWasps · 27/04/2026 14:58

Annonydormouse · 27/04/2026 14:41

I love marmite and loathe the name Rupert. It's just a bit....soggy. Wupert. But if I ever met a Rupert I would certainly never let on.

I want to say it as Wupert every time I see it but I’m not sure why. I wonder if it’s a quote from something?

Tryagain26 · 27/04/2026 14:47

ArabellaWeird · 27/04/2026 12:35

I wouldn't trust a Rupert as far as I could throw one.

Why though? I don't understand anyone who judges someone because of their name given very few of us choose our names.
OP I know a lovely little Rupert. It's not a name I would have chosen but it has grown on me.
Whatever name you chose some people will hate it so don't let that bother you and think about what you like.
There are many worse names than Rupert.

Annonydormouse · 27/04/2026 14:42

UrsulaBelle · 27/04/2026 14:40

It's got very posh connotations to me. I prefer Reuben if you want Roo.

Odd that. I like Reuben. I somehow sounds less soggy.

Jrisix · 27/04/2026 14:42

I knew an adult Rupert - very charismatic, very popular, athlete, with a PhD and a lovely Northern accent. So I have a positive association with it.

Annonydormouse · 27/04/2026 14:41

I love marmite and loathe the name Rupert. It's just a bit....soggy. Wupert. But if I ever met a Rupert I would certainly never let on.

UrsulaBelle · 27/04/2026 14:40

It's got very posh connotations to me. I prefer Reuben if you want Roo.

NerdyBird · 27/04/2026 14:39

Ha, there’s a Rupert in my family and we are definitely not posh. He’s not wet or weak either. Use it if you like it.

champagnetrial · 27/04/2026 14:38

You are right - it is a marmite name, so you have to decide whether you like it or not. Personally I'm a big marmite lover, so I say Yes!

(Also - No one charismatic or shaggable has ever been named Rupert. Um, apart from the Handsomest Man in England™)

fudgesmummy · 27/04/2026 14:35

We’ve got a cat called Rupert!
When we were trying to decide what to name him and his litter mate we Googled ‘Posh boy names’
We already had a Hugo and we decided on Oscar for his litter mate.
Since then we also had Jasper and Raife (RIP 🥲)
If we had any more I’ve got Rudyard and Thadius on my list! 😆

DaisyMayBojangles · 27/04/2026 14:27

Awful

garlictwist · 27/04/2026 14:27

I agree that it's dreadful and wet. No one charismatic or shaggable has ever been named Rupert.

NormasArse · 27/04/2026 14:18

We have a 2 year old Rupert at nursery; he’s gorgeous, and most definitely not wet!

Rupert Everett is also gorgeous and unwet!! 😁

Firebird83 · 27/04/2026 14:18

I know someone who named her DS Rupert and changed it to Robert after a few weeks 😁

Seriouslyoverit · 27/04/2026 14:15

I love it - probably largely because I had a dear colleague/ friend with the name. Close friends did call him Rupes.
Also know a primary aged lovely boy with the name ( and a sibling called Albie.
If you love it use it.
My DS has a v traditional/ popular name and a cutesy nickname - not everyone loves it no matter what you pick !

Greenaeonium · 27/04/2026 14:15

Proper wanky name imo— right up there with Quentin, Crispin, Piers et al but if that’s your vibe go for it

TheeNotoriousPIG · 27/04/2026 14:10

I like it!

Gentlydoesit2 · 27/04/2026 14:08

Awful