Boys short list! Help!

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Okay, we like:
Jack (my fave, DH likes but not 100%)

Theodore (nn Theo/Teddy) - we both like but I worry it's a bit common atm - I know I can't really say that considering jack is my fave!

Rupert - my DH absolutely loves it.. I'm not sure I can get past 'the bear'...

Thoughts? TIA

They're all fine. Jack and Theo/Teddy are both very popular at the moment.

Rupert is a great name. Strong, classic and not overused.

Jack and Theo are very overused and dull.

Jack is a lovely, timeless name. Always a great choice imo

I dont care how popular it is I just love Jack. Strongest of your choices by miles for me.

Jack is lovely, go for that!
Not sure how teddy and Rupert differ in the bear stakes! I like theo or Rupert but have a big dislike of teddy, which I just cannot get on board with.

Jack and Theo are lovely. Teddy is nice too but I dont like Rupert sorry, it's way too posh for my taste

Rupert definitely!

Jack or Rupert. Definitely not Theodore.

Rupert is the pick.

Jack or Rupert. I like Theo too, but it's very popular atm.

I love Rupert - I know a Rupert and it often gets shortened to Ru which I love even more, jack and Theo are nice too but likely to be one of a few in his class when he goes to school - if that doesn’t bother you tho then no issues!!

As far as I know, Jack's a diminutive of John and I dislike it because every single main character on american tv seems to be called that. Jack Ryan, Jack O'Neil, John Shepard, John McClane... Etc etc. Boring.

That said, based on your first message, ut sounds like you and your dh have each your fav and sort of agree on a name you like less but at least both of you like. So it would probably make sense to pick Theo (or look for more names that you both like ?) and use Jack and Rupert as middle names.

So it seems Jack and Rupert are the faves! It's mainly confirmed my concerns with Theodore being everywhere at the moment.

I'm surprised as the positive Rupert reaction! I think my issue is that when I've mentioned it to people in my family their response has been overwhelmingly negative... which is annoying, but my fault to have mentioned it!! I love the nickname Ru/Roo..

Maybe we need to see what he looks like when born. Although it could also be a gurl!!

I think they’re all lovely but I’ve never met a Rupert so that’s my favourite - really gorgeous strong name

Different generations have different fashions so it’s unsurprising relatives turn their noses up at your suggestions

My favourite is actually Theodore/Theo. I don’t know many at the moment — certainly nowhere near as many as I know Jacks!

*girl!

Jack or Rupert

Definite Rupert. I do like Jack but there are so many of them. I only know one Rupert.

Jack was the no.1 boy's name for years. Rupert is posh but not in a good way, more an entitled, brash way. Rufus would be more quirky. Theodore is great, a classic. I only know of one Theo.

Rupert is posh but not in a good way,

Doesn't that depend on the person?

I like Rupert. My DF has a friend called Rupert and he’s really cool.

Not so keen on the others. Jack is plain and common. Theodore is v.popular atm and not my cup of tea.

I know thousands of Jacks and 1 Theo, much prefer Theodore or Theo xx

I know so many Jacks and Theos! Both fashionable names that will inevitably start to sound dated.

Rupert is a much more interesting and memorable name. I only know one (teenage) Rupert. Much more classic name that will stand the rest of time.

Rupert is my favourite, though I like Theodore too. Jack is OK but I think it’s too casual.

Love Rupert and Jack