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Barnaby?

42 replies

midnightflowers · 09/11/2017 11:30

Just looking for opinions on the name Barnaby, or similar?
I’m stuck for any other names that I really like & this is the only one dp & I agree on.

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Ninjakittysmells · 10/11/2017 11:26

I adore it! I sobbed when pregnant as I decided I couldn’t name DS it as we have a surname that starts with B. If I ever have a second child though then I’m over that now and he will be a Barnaby. The only ones we know are super cool and lovely kids!

minipie · 10/11/2017 11:29

I know two under 4s called Barnaby. It's sweet - I'm not a huge fan of the nn Barney but possibly because I remember the American dinosaur.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 10/11/2017 11:32

I like it. I know a couple of adult Barnaby/Barneys. Cool name.

Mrsknackered · 10/11/2017 11:55

I like it. The one I know is mid 20's now and bloody gorgeous.

I know a very newborn Barney too.

emsyj37 · 10/11/2017 12:50

I love it and would have used it except I have a very old friend who already has a Barney and I wanted all my DCs to have names that I didn't know any others. I think it is a good looking boy/man name, meaning I can't imagine a Barnaby not being really gorgeous!

glitterbiscuits · 10/11/2017 13:11

I love it. And Barney from Blue Peter is a legend!

NamasteNiki · 10/11/2017 19:45

I really like it.

Loveisthelaw · 12/11/2017 22:39

Really like it, although most people don't seem to. I'm not sure why.

Hellobump15 · 13/11/2017 21:48

I have one, so far just Barnaby not Barney (that feels a different name to me somehow). I love it and am very glad we went for it

lovingfridays · 13/11/2017 21:50

Love it

RavenWings · 13/11/2017 21:50

I really, really don't like it (apologies to parent of small Barnaby who posted above me - am sure your kiddo is lovely). It just sounds a bit ridiculous/poncey to me.

Shockers · 13/11/2017 21:50

It was on my list for DS, but DH said no.

I know a lovely, clever, quirky adult Barnaby.

Lily2007 · 13/11/2017 21:53

Flintstones Grin

Blondielongie · 13/11/2017 21:53

Love it!!

buzzbuzzbumblebee · 18/11/2017 12:01

DS is at school with a Barnaby. I love it!
He either gets called Barney or Barnaby.

onemachine · 23/11/2017 21:53

Absolutely love it

DiegoMadonna · 23/11/2017 22:03

I like it.

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