Arthur or Rupert?

[Mum2B36]

Hello

After much deliberation I think DH and I have narrowed our boys list to Arthur or Rupert. We like both these names.

My concerns are:

1. Arthur is suddenly super popular - he will be one of many Arthurs in his class; and
2. Rupert is persevered by some as pretentious. I am aware of the army slang term.

Really welcome your thoughts. We did have Albert (Albie) on the list but think Albert is maybe just a bit too out there for us.

Thanks

Rupert!

Arthur is a little dull imo.

Of the two, Arthur. I don't think Albert is any more 'out there' than either Arthur or Rupert at all, and it's much nicer than Rupert.

Re. perceptions of pretention around the name Rupert - unless you loudly talk about the make of your handbag/car or about choosing schools/horses/winter resorts you'll be fine :-P

Both fantastic choices. Great boy names.

I have 2 relatives in law, one old and one little, names Arthur.

Arthur could be nn'd Artie ?

If you like Rupert how about Reuben?

Best wishes.

I think Rupert is lovely and much underused - Arthur is the opposite.

Rupert. Who is cooler than a Watcher?

I’m playing Red Dead Redemption 2, so it’s just got to be Arthur. Fabulous name.

Love Rupert.

I love Rupert.

Rupert

Rupert

If popularity worries you more go with Rupert :).

Rupert

I have an Arthur and an Albert 😊 I agree Arthur has hugely jumped up in popularity in the last few years so if that’s an issue for you Rupert is a lovely name too

I much prefer Arthur! And I know a little Albert, who goes by Albert.

Rupert is my sons name! Don't care if its outing! I love it, so many people complimented us on it. Like pp said, as long as you don't go around mentioning makes of cars, ski resorts and private schools, you're fine!
Lots of nicknames for Rupert too. I was also aware of the army slang term, no one by DF has mentioned it to us.
Imo, Arthur is very common at the moment, there are 4 at DS nursery. I don't know another Rupert though.

I prefer Arthur but I do know quite a few babies/toddlers with this name so if you want the less popular, go for Rupert.

I prefer Arthur, however if popularity is a concern then maybe Rupert would be better for you. Both lovely names. Name popularity tends to be quite localised so Rupert might be more popular than Arthur, with no Arthur's in your son's class, but unless you know a lot of babies in your area this can hard to tell before you start meeting other babies. Rupert is rising rapidly in the rankings and will probably be in the top 100 when the 2019 names are published.

I love Rupert!

What about Albert nn Bertie?

I love Rupert. I named our first family dog Rupert when I was 4 (50 years ago ) because I loved it then. I still love it now!

He was a grand dog too.

I love Arthur and I don't think Albert is any more out there.
Not a fan of Rupert (and will have to google what the army connection is!).

One of our cats is Albert - Albie for short!!!

Rupert! nn Roo

@emmathedilemma In army terms the phrase "he's a bit of a Rupert" used to refer to a posh (usually cavalry officer) who wore red trousers and was a bit of a twit. There is a website - look at my f* red trousers - if you are very interested

Bracket in the wrong place but I'm sure you get the idea....