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Do you like the name Wilfred

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jessicajuon · 11/08/2013 09:27

We are expecting our second baby in January (v excited), we don't know the sex and we are a bit stuck on boy?s names. We love Edward, Ted for short, but we are put off by the Twilight association and due rise in popularity. My husband dislikes Fred :( and we ruled Alfred out due to its popularity. We love Wilfred, which is a family name and we are keen to hear your thoughts. Our boy will probably go to the local comprehensive school, so we don't want him to be bullied (obvs) but we love Wilfred as it's a bit unique and Wil / Wilf is nice for short.

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Monstamio · 14/08/2013 10:29

sonlypuppyfat more likely to be your grandkids' DCs I reckon... but yes that's the general idea. Seems weird I know!

orangepudding · 14/08/2013 10:31

Wilfred is okay but Wilf as a nickname is awful.

Kezztrel · 14/08/2013 10:41

It's ok. Can't stand Wilf nn, but love Freddie.

serin · 14/08/2013 23:02

I can't abide Freddie or any Fred name, just the 'f' sound followed by an abrupt 'ed' and all the connotations with Fred West and Freddie Krugar.

Edward is gorgeous.

AngusAndElspethsThistleWhistle · 15/08/2013 01:55

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yoyoyo · 15/08/2013 02:27

Love it

evamummy · 15/08/2013 07:16

I don't like Wilfred, sorry. Not keen on the nicknames either - Will, Willy, Wilf or Fred all sound harsh und unattractive imo.

jessicajuon · 16/08/2013 05:44

Ohhhh, thanks for that! Our eldest is called Edith and its good to know that the pairing works :)

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GwendolineMaryLacey · 16/08/2013 07:31

Bramble. Sorry.

Yonionekanobe · 21/08/2013 20:21

I really like Wilf.

I don't thing the 'old fashioned' names will become odd as there's a whole generation of them!

BigW · 21/08/2013 20:23

Didn't realise it until just now, but I love it!

Bowlersarm · 21/08/2013 20:26

Don't like Wilf. It sounds weak and old man-ish.

Not a cool teen name or successful 20 something.

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