Rupert

[chillytonight]

Honest opinions on Rupert please. If you have one, please let me know your experiences.

I absolutely love it, I think it is traditional, handsome, soft but strong, known but not too unusual. BUT...I know it has connotations and I'd hate to give my son a name that will cause him problems down the track. What do you think?

Thank you.

It's a PG Wodehouse style name to me. A bumbling toff who is unburdened by too many brain cells.

'Oh Woopert you awful wotter'.

It seems to be on the rise though so I may be in a minority.

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I know a toddler Rupert whose parents aren't toffs/posh. It suits him

I like it. DH always says it's too posh when I suggest it.

I don't like it at all.

I LOVE Rupert. It's been my boy name since forever but I have girl after girl! Beautiful, strong, smart but not too 'overheard in waitrose'.

Nope. Not for me.

I love it.

Only know one child Rupert; he's 15.

I have a strong negative reaction when I see/hear the name Rupert despite never knowing one.

It's the ultimate posh toff name. It sounds insipid and limp lettuce-y. I could never fancy a Rupert.

Love it.

I love it.

Great name!

Sadly it immediately makes me think of Murdoch, who has taken over from The Bear as the best known one.

I just think bear, sorry.

Love it but posh.

It does sound very upper class and toff-ish.
Weirdly, I only know one genuine, upper class Toff and his name is ....Paul. So who knows? [Smile]

Looks like you either love it or hate it! I didn't grow up here so I don't really get the posh/toff/poncy association, as a name itself written down/heard, I think it is lovely. I also don't mind the bear association, most names these days are associated with a children's character.

Hmmmm, still undecided about whether to use it in RL though. Keep the comments coming, would love to hear from a Mum of a Rupert!

I hate it, it sounds really wimpy!

I have a Rupert. We are not posh. Only ever had good comments about his name. Known as Roo or Rupes to immediate family.

He is definitely not a wimpy or wet child, he's determined, knows his mind, and has an incredible mischievous streak.

I think almost any name could have negative connotations or associations, and you would be hard pushed to find someone that actually commented to you that they hated your child's name.

I love it, but biased, as it is my dad's name.

It's my boy name if I ever have one. Love it.

I love it! My soon to be born grandson is going to be called Rupert.

Royal Ballet principal dancer!

Posh. Wet.

Sorry

Bumbling toff is spot on.

Raif is nice