Wilfred or Gilbert

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Gilbert would be NN Bertie, I think.

Wilfred I LOVE but our surname begins with F... Does this ruin it? It's almost impossible to say 'Wilf Our Surname', but then he could be Fred/Freddie?

My Mum has suggested Walter. Am I right in thinking she is crazy (or am I crazy - Walt is growing on me a bit, but he'd be Wally, wouldn't he....)

Sorry - stream of gibbering consciousness. Very tired!

I'm not fond of either,but Gilbert is dreadful. Definitely not Gilbert.

Both dire but Gilbert is the worst of the two. (I know a cat called Gilbert which is OK)

I have a Wilfred! he was named after Wilfred Owen.

I prefer Wilfred. I associate Gilbert with Sullivan, i.e. oldies music. Any other names are you considering?

No, not really. Our original choice was Arthur, but I think that's a bit popular these days and I would rather it didn't begin with a vowel, as DD's name does (I may be a weirdo, but...). I really don't want anything in the Alfie/Archie vein (i.e. super-trendy cutesy versions of old man names) but would like something slightly different....

I still like Gilbert. I did predict that a lot of people would hate it...