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Felix or Wilfred?

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Clca · 22/03/2013 19:05

Thoughts please! Really torn between the 2 for our boys name!

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MadamGazelleIsMyMum · 22/03/2013 19:08

I really like them both. Wilfred probably has more nickname opportunities; Wilf, Fred, Wil, Freddie.

NadiaWadia · 22/03/2013 19:08

One is a cat, the other an old man.

Cordial · 22/03/2013 19:23

Wilfred for me, no good reason just a personal preference! Plus I think Wilf is a most excellent nickname!

FingersCrossedLegsNot · 22/03/2013 19:29

Wilfred because I love the nn Wilf. I also really like Felix though.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 22/03/2013 19:35

Wilfred with Fred as nn.
I don't like Felix at all, sorry.

LittleMilla · 22/03/2013 20:45

I have a Wilf. He's a dude and we get loads of compliments about his name.

wedontplaywithelectrics · 23/03/2013 00:11

Prefer Wilfred x

nooka · 23/03/2013 05:14

Prefer Wilfred, Felix to me is a cat.

bootsycollins · 23/03/2013 05:53

Team Wilfred!

Eskino · 23/03/2013 06:02

Wilf/Wilfred is too fashionable at the mo and reminds me of a wartime baby in a knitted bonnet straight out of Call The Midwife.

Felix however is dynamic and fascinating and strong.

Choose your baby!

Branleuse · 23/03/2013 06:07

Felix!! I have one of those

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Clca · 27/03/2013 19:32

Thank you all. Am still massively confused and change between the 2 on a daily basis!

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toffeelolly · 27/03/2013 19:50

Sorry do not like any of them.

SummerInSicilia · 27/03/2013 20:11

Love them both. Is there one that goes better with your surname and/or preferred middle name? Or makes better initials? Wilfred might be hard to say if little one turns out to be someone who has trouble pronouncing "r". I know unlikely but it happens, and put me off Rory for mine!

MackerelOfFact · 27/03/2013 20:15

Wilfred here. I think Wilf is an amazing nickname.

MackerelOfFact · 27/03/2013 20:15

Also, have you considered Wilbur? I love this too.

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wanderinglonelyasacloud · 27/03/2013 20:38

I like Felix, but I LOVE Wilfred. You could consider spelling Wilfrid too, just to throw it out there!

CruCru · 28/03/2013 10:54

Felix is very popular where we are. It would put me off.

yawningbear · 28/03/2013 15:01

Felix is far more popular than Wilfred. I love Wilf, though I am slightly biased, ours is adorable and we have yet to meet another in RL.

Lindyhopper29 · 28/03/2013 15:06

Nadia you beat me to it - was going to say exactly the same!

NadiaWadia · 31/03/2013 03:37

Yes, I suppose you shouldn't criticise others' name choices - but why Felix or Wilfred when there are so many nice names out there??

megarobotdiscoparty · 31/03/2013 10:12

Wilfred is a truly excellent name - is in our top 3! Less prevalent too, at least round our way. I do like Felix as well though. Good choices Smile

CheshireDing · 31/03/2013 12:04

I like both.

Felix is lovely but Wilfred is probably a bit more adventurous and therefore less popular (if you are bothered about that) and it does have cool nn's.

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Clca · 01/04/2013 11:47

Ooo @makereloffact I love Wilbur too. Gorgeous. Now even more confused! Wink

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