Rupert or Theodore?

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Saw these names on a 'posh name' post and wondered what your opinions were?

I like them both 😍. But can see people saying Rupert is too posh and Theodore is too popular...

Both are bear names, if you are looking for a theme?

(Rupert the Bear and Teddy short for Theodore.)

I love a posh name, but Rupert is a bit ‘soft’ for me. Which is funny as the only one I’ve ever known definitely wasn’t.

Theodore is nice but so ridiculously overused here (especially if you include all those with Ted nicknames) it’s got a bit boring. There’s more Ted/Teddy’s here than Oliver’s and Harry’s.

I like Theo but Rupert's a bit "wet".

Rupert is lovely I'd say out of those two definitely Rupert at least there won't be a class full

Who cares about poshness.

Popularity is much more important and I find Theo/dore way overused, whereas Rupert is lovely and interesting.

Prefer Rupert to Theodore - and there are loads of Theos around now. I like the nickname Roo for Rupert. Personally I don't think it's too posh.

I love Theodore but don't like it shortened to Theo.

Rupert is great, and Ru is a fab nickname.

Rupert

Theodore/Theo is a bit overdone.

Rupert is ok, I think it’s becoming more mainstream now.

Theodore, I really dislike the name Rupert, no idea why.

Theo is overused and dull. It will probably start to sound dated soon.

Rupert is great and interesting!

Agree with pps, Theo is overused (sadly- was my favourite about 18months ago, before I discovered MN and baby names lists...).

Rupert is cute! But also works for an adult. Like it.

Love Rupert!

I like Theodore - there are a lot of Theos around but there's something dignified about the full name.

To me, a Rupert is a name for a mimsy boy with limp blond hair and a weak upper lip. It's also army slang for an officer, and it's not an especially affectionate term either...

Theodore isn't as popular as it's made out to be. Theo is maybe 18th or something but you don't have to call your Theodore Theo. Rupert is ok but not as nice imo x

I prefer Rupert nn Roo or Rupes

Rupert!

Theodore is quite long so that you'd rarely use the full name, probably shortening to Theo or Teddy, both of which aren't as nice imo.

Rupert is cool and not as widely used, more classic imo.

17 years ago, I was pregnant with my Theodore and no one would touch that ‘old man’s’ name with a barge pole. It’s so popular now. Or is it really?
My Theo is in Sixth Form and never shared his name with another Theo in the entire school (primary) until year 7. Even then, out of 120 kids there were two Theodores and the other one moved away.
So I’m not sure really how popular it is. It comes up on lists but I’m not sure it’s commonly chosen as The Name.

My younger two are in primary school. Not a Theo in sight! So you could use Theodore, OP. I really don’t hear it in playgrounds across London.

Ru is such a cool nickname for Rupert.

I love either name.

I really don't like Theodore.