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Humphrey - yes or no?

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FortiesCromarty · 14/02/2012 09:06

We both like the name Humphrey very much, but it does seem to be a love it or hate it name. What's the MN verdict?

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TheCunningStunt · 14/02/2012 09:10

No

Positiveplus · 14/02/2012 09:27

No

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FortiesCromarty · 14/02/2012 09:34

Is it too old man?

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MamaMaiasaura · 14/02/2012 09:36

I like it Smile

DialMforMummy · 14/02/2012 09:36

Yes!

RoughShooting · 14/02/2012 09:36

Love Humphrey!

AgnesBligg · 14/02/2012 09:36

Oh no. Hector, Herb, Harry better.

Jumpyjack · 14/02/2012 09:38

No

EmpressOfTheSevenOceans · 14/02/2012 09:39

I like it too. The real question, though, is are you happy with Hump / Humph?

Faverolles · 14/02/2012 09:40

Love Humphrey :)

sparkle12mar08 · 14/02/2012 09:42

I like it, but would never use it because Humph is just so bloody awful. Such a shame really.

jaffacakehips · 14/02/2012 09:46

I like it!

I know a guy in his early 30's called James Humphrey Surname...we all call him Humphrey no idea why as do his parents.

3boysgirlontheway · 14/02/2012 09:48

No

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FortiesCromarty · 14/02/2012 10:52

I do like Humph, not so keen on Hump.

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merrymonsters · 14/02/2012 11:15

No.

Itsallacademicanyway · 14/02/2012 11:34

No. Just no.

LaFilleSurLePont · 14/02/2012 11:39

It's awful. An incredibly ugly name.

allyfe · 14/02/2012 13:15

Personally, awful. Awful in full, awful shortened. Sorry!

Pasiphae · 14/02/2012 13:18

No

Moknicker · 14/02/2012 13:20

no

TeddyMcardle · 14/02/2012 13:52

I like it, I think a little baby Humphrey would be adorable.

MsMarple · 14/02/2012 13:56

Not keen myself, although on the bright side you could buy clothes with his name already on them:

www.mothercare.com/humphreys-corner-collection-designer-clothing-collections-Other-pages/b/492173031

I think there are books and bedding sets out there too!

IslaValargeone · 14/02/2012 13:57

Hell No.

Tigresswoods · 14/02/2012 13:58

I have a friend with a baby Humphrey. I was dubious at first but I really like it now.

Go for it!

BluddyMoFo · 14/02/2012 14:00

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