Bertie

[southwestlondon]

I would like to name my son Bertie but am not hugely keen on any of the longer versions (Robert/Albert/Bertram etc). Is it weird/unwise to just have Bertie on the birth certificate or do you think he should have a more formal first name for potential use when he's older/in a certain career? I would go for Wilbert if I had to choose one of the longer versions. Thoughts please!

Hi - Stick to your guns I'd go just Bertie. He will fit into any profession just fine with that. Totally with you Albert is so v differetn to Bertie. Its a warm sounding name, I can see the appeal x

As another long option - Bertram?

Or go for something a little further removed like Beresford.

Bertie is very cutesy, it would be good to offer some flexibility.

My friend has an Albert but he's mostly called Albie which I think is lovely

One of my great grandads was called Bertie.
all his job applications were rejected because they thought he was a child

Bertie Wooster comes to mind.