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Bob - Would you?

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Flum · 02/07/2008 22:49

Dh wants it. Not even Robert. I am considering Robert and ok with it. It doesn't suit our surname well as that also starts with a hard consonant. It is his Grandads name and he was christened Bob so that is why he wants it.

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LynetteScavo · 02/07/2008 23:06

I'm not keen on Robert.

I like Bob.

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Flum · 02/07/2008 23:03

The Grandad he will be named after was Christened Bob though, so thats what DH wants.

I have never bothered arguing before as we have 2 dds and so I expect this one will be a dd too.

The name I like is very kind of poncey, slightly unnusual of its time. Not a classic really.

I think I will accept if he is christened Robert.

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WendyWeber · 02/07/2008 22:58

One of DS2's best friends is a Will (aged 15), with an older brother Tom & a younger brother Bob. But they all have proper Sunday names. Do not call him just Bob, please

greenelizabeth · 02/07/2008 22:57

I really love Robbie. Not keen on Bob. The builder doesn't put me off. Just not loving it.

bossykate · 02/07/2008 22:55

only if you officially name him Robert.

snowleopard · 02/07/2008 22:55

And of course there is Bob the builder so it should go down well with his peers.

harpomarx · 02/07/2008 22:54

cannot hear the name Bob without thinking of What About Bob? with Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss.

a very cheesy film but one I have a strange affection for

ButterflyMcQueen · 02/07/2008 22:52

love it

so so sweet and baby boy ish

snowleopard · 02/07/2008 22:51

He will get called Bobby though, which is somehow not as "old man" as Bob. Actually I like Bobbie for a girl, but baby Bob... nah, not feeling it.

seb1 · 02/07/2008 22:51

What about Robbie?

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