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Barnaby - too posh? too babyish?

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sillyquestions · 06/02/2009 10:38

I like Oliver, dh likes Cameron, we both like Barnaby. Except is it too posh (we live in grotty part of a city and we'll send him to local comp and is it silly on an adult? I tried doing the Prime Minister and plumber test and I think a PM called Barnaby is fine but it sounds silly for a plumber.

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Lionstar · 06/02/2009 10:40

Know an adult Barnaby, shortened to Barnes, but he is quite posh. Think it probably does fail the plumber test

girlandboy · 06/02/2009 10:40

Except for Barney Rubble that is

girlandboy · 06/02/2009 10:40

Rather reminds me too much of Barnaby the Bear.

I suppose it could always get shortened down to Barney which is ok for an adult.

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