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Playdoughmustdie · 28/03/2011 09:17

DS2 due shortly and we finally have a shortlist :) Middle name will probably be Robert (family name, don't like it enough for first name), surname is three syllables. DS1 is Rufus. Want a name which is a real name but not in top 100 or so. I know these aren't to everyone's tastes but they're the ones OH and I like - I'm not too fussed about which of these we end up with so just wanted to get an idea of reactions from MN :)

So:

  • Humphrey nn Humph - think this is currently my favourite, not put off by Humps or camels
  • Mortimer nn Mort or Morty - OH's favourite, don't care about death link, might be quite cool if he ends up being whatever the 2025 equivalent of a goth is Wink
  • Wilbur nn Will - DS1's favourite apparently! Love Will as a nn

Thanks!

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MirandaGoshawk · 12/04/2011 21:42

BTW isn't Rupert normally shortened to Ru? I love that.

MirandaGoshawk · 12/04/2011 21:44

Sorry, it wasn't Rupert, was it? Blush. Is bedtime!

Whatevs · 12/04/2011 21:45

Hideous. All of them.

Rufus is a dog's name.
Humphrey is a teddybear's name.

Mortimer is one of the most ghastly names I have ever heard. Seriously. Mort? Come the fuck on.

AuraofDora · 12/04/2011 21:51

Montgomery, Monty is cool
dont like Humphrey, Herb /Herbert better i think
Rufus can just see a dog sorry, Reuben?
Dom ..Dominic
er, dunno..

witches · 13/04/2011 10:12

None to my taste either but im sure you wouldn't like my choices either!

pinkhebe · 13/04/2011 10:19

I like Mortimer, reminds me of Arabelle's raven

my first bump was nicknamed Monty - you can trust a Monty. Second bump was Bomber Confused

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