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Wilbur

35 replies

Momdeguerre · 23/10/2009 22:03

We like William but have two close relations with the name, we already have a Charles, known as Charlie.

Expecting DC 2 in April and very stuck for boys names - Wilbur is the only one we are close to agreeing on - perhaps to be shortened to Wil or Bertie.

We have a VERY common and plain surname!

What do you think?

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sophiesmummie · 24/10/2009 16:03

Wilbur makes a welcome change from the many Williams around these days. I like it.

I think William and Wilbur are both equally likely to be shortened to Will or Willy. Depends on which nickname you prefer.

Frrrightattendant · 24/10/2009 14:59

Really nice.

halfcut · 24/10/2009 14:58

awful ...don't do it to him

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Ponymum · 24/10/2009 14:56

It might get shortened to Willy.

double espresso Yes you are a bit confused. Wilbur Smith is an author of thrillers from the 70s.

titfertat · 24/10/2009 14:55

I love Wilbur and Wilfred. Really friendly sounding names, and Will (or Wilf) good abbreviations.

micromarple · 24/10/2009 14:52

I don't think he'll thank you for it.

reikizen · 24/10/2009 14:33

no, and not wilfred either. Seriously, think about this.

doubleexpresso · 24/10/2009 14:27

If your surname is Smith, (which it probably isn't) then wasn't the pig from Animal Farm called Wilbur Smith ? Or am I getting muddled ? Anyway, like Wilbur - may get shortened to Willie ...

Cadelaide · 23/10/2009 22:21

OK, but prefer Wilfred.

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