Humphrey - yes or no?

[FortiesCromarty]

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?

[TheCuntwormUnderfoot]

No, even on a baby just silly and cutesy NOT clever.

Like 'Humphrey's Corner' baby clothes - ooh how winsome. NO.

[Afropop]

I had an imaginary friend called Humphrey. He was lovely and he always eat his greens and wore a cape.
On those reasons alone it is a great name.

[FortiesCromarty]

Very divided! Not trying to be cute, we just like it. I saw a teenager on a documentary called Humphrey and it really suited him.

[twizzlestix]

I like it! But I love old fashioned names. If you both like it go for it!

[Mrsmonkfish]

Unless you are expecting a baby elephant, the answer is a resounding NO!

[lilmamma]

no very dated..

[Florin]

We loved it however friends and family all hated it so we are going for Jasper

[saintmerryweather]

its a horrible name, however people are suggesting Hector and Herbert which are just as bad imo

[WetAugust]

Poor kid

[LineRunner]

Hum for short. It's lovely.

[Tortington]

ma hump ma hump ma hump ha hump ma lovely lady lump

i think the kid will only come out of secondary school alive if he is in a class with a boy called Gaydon

[MarjorieAntrobus]

Lovely name. Makes me remember Humphrey Lyttelton.

[FortiesCromarty]

Was not aware of the lady lump song, thanks

[PosiePumblechook]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS I love it, it's definitely on my if I had another baby name list (which I won't )

[midlandsnightnannybabysitter]

Please don't! I teach at a secondary school 3 days pw and would feel VERY sorry for a 15yr old Humphrey!!!!!!!

[FortiesCromarty]

But how can a 15 year old Humphrey be any worse than the myriad Archies, Alfies, Reggies, Ronnies, Berties and equally appalling names? Humphrey is a proper name and lovely.

[PestoPenguin]

I agree Forties. I think it's better than all the ones you've listed. I like it more than Florence, Teddy etc as well.

[FortiesCromarty]

Thank you PestoPenguin! We'll see when he's born whether he looks like a baby Elephant or not

[melika]

Sorry, not a cats chance in hell, would I pick it!

[cutteduppear]

No, please

[LaFilleSurLePont]

I don't like those names you mentioned either,Forties,but at least you could introduce yourself without cringing. Humphrey is hideous.

[DialMforMummy]

I quite agree with you Forties.

[NotAnotherNewNappy]

Yes! Classic and cute.

[PopcornBiscuit]

I don't like it, but then I also dislike Reggie, Ronnie, Bertie etc.