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Scott or Robert - do you know any?

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JimbosJetSet · 27/08/2012 06:32

They are the 2 top names on our list at the moment, but I'm unsure about both of them because of the associations I have with the names - Roberts can be a bit wimpy IME and Scott (which I like, but I'm more unsure of because I don't know any under the age of 35) is a bit harsh... May have a tendency to be a bully... Simon is the other choice but I'm not sure about that one either!

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Littlecherublegs · 29/08/2012 11:16

I know of one Scott and one Robert, both of whom are about 30.
Nice enough names in my opinion and underused for little babies these days.

Love Simon (though am slightly biased!!) and again, the ones I know are over 30 apart from one who is 11.

If it helps, of the Scotts, Roberts and Simons I know, they have brothers called Drew, Andrew, Daniel, Zac, and Adam.

Stellan · 29/08/2012 13:17

I know two Scotts in their late teens/early twenties. One is an Oxford physics graduate and the other is DP's brother. Both are really nice so I have positive associations with the name.

I know a few Roberts but they are all known as Rob. I think it's a great name. I quite like names with a one syllable nickname like Nicholas/Nick, Thomas/Tom, Edward/Ed. I think Robert sits really nicely with that bunch.

3boysgirlontheway · 29/08/2012 13:41

My brother is Robert, he is in his mid-30's. I have always called him Rob, my mother is the only person who calls him Robert. Most of his friends call him a nickname based on his surname.

carabos · 29/08/2012 17:27

Scott and Robert are both 45+ (although Robert is a lovely name).
Simon is the most boring man on earth.

Sunnywithachanceofshowers · 29/08/2012 17:37

My XH is called Scott and he's a complete twat.

I've never had any problems with Roberts though. Grin

Clary · 29/08/2012 17:41

I know a 12yo Scott. He is a super boy.

Know a baby Robbie but not sure what it is short for.

Both somewhat of another age but not too badly so. Scott esp i think is good with a long-winded second name eg Scott Masterson or Scott Wrigglesworth.

regnamechange · 29/08/2012 17:42

I know two robs (Robert) and one scott

fanjodisfunction · 29/08/2012 17:49

Scott 27 hes a member of my extended family, also a Scott aged 10.

I know of a Robert aged 15. But also grew up with a Robert and I had a real big crush on him, and he was no way wimpy.

I think all of the names you have mentioned including Simon are classic timeless names.

cocoachannel · 29/08/2012 18:25

I knew a few Roberts and whilst I've never made the connection before, they are all wimpy Confused

cocoachannel · 29/08/2012 18:25

Oh, and all grown ups...!

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