A divided household - what do you think of Ernest?

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helpivegottogivebirth · 01/03/2009 08:24

Or Ernie for short?

Husband likes it, I'm okay with it, the grandparents think it is forcing a lifetime of teasing on him. What do you think?

Other boys names we have thought of are Robert (Bert or Bertie for short). Er... that's it really - a bit unispired for the boys.

Girls are easy - Tabitha, Nancy or Marina.

We have a few months left so just testing the waters really.

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MollieO · 15/03/2009 17:57

My late father's name and I didn't even choose it for a middle name. Makes me think of Benny Hill!

grouchyoscar · 15/03/2009 18:04

When pg I always said if I was carrying twins I would call yhem Albert (my GGD's name) and Ernest (GD's name) and it would fit my Henson obsession (Bert and Ernie were the taxi driver and policeman in It's a Wonderful Life, it's where he got the names)

Ernest is a fine name, Ernie etc. Go for it

wombleprincess · 15/03/2009 19:53

please, no. awful.

Lonnie · 15/03/2009 20:04

love the name Ernest suggested it to dh when we were expecting but He wasnt fussed (didnt dislike just didnt love)

for me the only association was for a guy I worked with once and He was fun lovely and just the sort of guy you enjoy spending time with..

dogtanianrocks · 15/03/2009 20:09

Noooooooooooooooooooooo, please do not do it!

RachieB · 16/03/2009 17:36

lmao @ "less educated" if you dislike Ernest

Robert is much better

MrsSeanBean · 16/03/2009 17:37

Yeah, it's OK.

Leannabanana · 17/03/2009 07:38

i think its fab....wouldn't use it myself by really love it.

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