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Humphrey?

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Cocodrillo · 06/12/2008 20:50

Probably as a middle name.

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BabyBaby123 · 08/12/2008 18:03

horrible, sorry. Middle name doesn't really matter though so if it's a family name and you have to use it it won't matter so much....

imnotyourmother · 08/12/2008 17:35

I have a three year old 'Humphrey'. It means peace. Would love to know of any others - under the age of 70!

ggirlsbells · 08/12/2008 15:08

doesn't really matter as a middle name though

awful first name

Beesmummy · 08/12/2008 15:04

Think you can be as oddball as you like with a middle name... but I know a Humphrey (first name) who is always known as Humpy - which doesn't exactly do it for me!
Actually my dad has a third name Leslie which he still hates so much he never uses it even in his initials, he gets really cross when we mention it, so maybe...

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Cocodrillo · 08/12/2008 14:54

Oh, I'd forgot about the Humphrey books.

Must be subliminal, have been fantasizing about living like that comfy family of elephants on and off for yrs, but had forgotten the little boy one was Humphrey.

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mumof2222222222222222boys · 08/12/2008 13:28

I quite like it. It has grown on me mind you. I have worked with one (known as H) and was at university with another. Both nice men!

RachieB · 08/12/2008 12:44

Humphreys Corner is Mothercare range isnt it not Boots ? ....

I know a lovely Humphrey, he is a labrador

storkycake · 07/12/2008 12:38

No

ToysAreLikeDogs · 07/12/2008 12:10

arf at div

sorry

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Cocodrillo · 07/12/2008 12:01

Don't you think it's got a hint of curmudgeonly cool tho?

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piscesmoon · 07/12/2008 11:02

As a middle name they can at least hide it!

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Cocodrillo · 07/12/2008 10:58

wonder what Anglepoises DD's middle name could be?

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Anglepoise · 07/12/2008 00:09

PS you can do what you want with a middle name I reckon - DD's was roundly mocked by MN

Anglepoise · 07/12/2008 00:08

Love it because I love Humph as a diminutive and as a tribute to the late great Chairman Humph On my list though not sure we are brave enough to use as first name either.

Jackstini · 06/12/2008 23:13

Makes me think of kids' tv programme in the 70's - Humphrey's House. And the Boots branded baby range, Humphrey's corner.
Not sure on Fergus tbh - sorry

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Cocodrillo · 06/12/2008 23:09
Smile
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wheredowegofromhere · 06/12/2008 23:08

You're so right, was thinking of something else

Bluestocking · 06/12/2008 22:44

"Div"? Love it - great retro insult!

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Cocodrillo · 06/12/2008 22:43

Nabokov's character is Humbert Humbert, div.

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TackyChristmasLights · 06/12/2008 22:39

had a cat called Humphrey so couldn't use it on DS.
Also honestly think it is a bit camp and possibly a bit too posh for a child to cope with at school.

Ronaldinhio · 06/12/2008 22:26

i like it

wheredowegofromhere · 06/12/2008 22:24

Well, it all depends what you want.. but you might want to read Nabokov's book first.

CoteDAzur · 06/12/2008 22:22

Worst name ever seen on these threads. Sorry.

bigbaubleeyes · 06/12/2008 22:18

No

deckthegirlandboywithholly · 06/12/2008 22:16

What....like Humphrey Cushion????