Albert or Ivan?

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pluto · 31/12/2008 05:06

This is our absolute shortlist for DC due in mid-Feb so please be sensitive! We would probably shorten Albert to Bertie (or Al as he gets older) for daily use. Ivan has been on our list for a long time - you may have seen a thread I had for this name several months ago now. We would possibly shorten to Van.

I'd love some feedback...Girl's names still not narrowed down enough yet but watch this space.

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midnightexpress · 31/12/2008 09:11

I like them both - and I like the shortening to Van (because it reminds me of Van Morrison). Is it to be pronounced EYE-van, or Ih-VAN? I prefer Bert to Bertie.

MrsJohnCusack · 31/12/2008 08:43

Ivan is FAB but not Van

FiveGoMadInDorset · 31/12/2008 08:41

Albert

SoupDragon · 31/12/2008 08:38

I prefer Ivan of the 2 but not the shortening Van.

belgo · 31/12/2008 08:31

Ivan is great, but do not shorten to Van please!

Albert is ok, prefer Alfred.

audley · 31/12/2008 08:28

Both are great, Ivan is perhaps more off beat at the mo? So Ivan gets my vote!! Having said that I picture quite different people with these two names so perhaps this is one where you'll have to meet him before deciding. I imagine Ivan to be blonde, slender and clever and witty, Albert to be darker, chunkier, caring and cheerful!!!

Flihgtattendant · 31/12/2008 06:54

I really approve of both of them, though not too sure about Van...

Good names Pluto!

Have you a middle name? That was decider for me. It had to sound right together.

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