Boris used our boys names - HELP

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Obviously lighthearted to an extent but Wilfred was the only boys name DH and I agreed on and now I feel as though we can’t use it because people will draw parallels. We’re not Bojo fans at all so it’s honestly the last thing we want!

We liked Rupert until I remembered Murdoch and it put me off. We already have two DS’s called Edward and Jude to give you an idea of taste. We’re set on Clementine for a girl so hopefully it’s a girl .

I’m due in July- HELP!

Honestly, he's done you a favour. Wilfred is too fashion-y... it's way, way below Edward and Jude. It's one of the current crop of 'old-man-with cutesy-nickname' names which are going to date quite badly, even if it's not one of the 'main' ones:

Stanley (Stan)
Wilfred (Wilf)
Alfred (Alfie)

and also the Ronnies, Charlies, Reggies etc.

Find another name!

Edward and Jude are gorgeous names. Wilfred not so much.... if your next child is a boy and you call him Wilfred he will never forgive you when comparing his name to Edward and Jude!

I follow the unmumsy mum on Facebook and her boys are Henry, Jude and Wilf so you must have similar taste to her therefore I'm saying Henry.

I love the name Wilfred! I detest Boris but him using the name Wilfred would be a non-factor to me as the baby won't be featured much if at all going forward.
I don't see Wilfred as a trendy name myself as it's been in and out the top100 throughout history (indeed Boris and Carrie seem to have chosen it as it was both of their grandfathers names I think). Names like Hunter and Roman are trendy names as they're in the top 100 for the first time in history

It would put me off as well. How about Albert nn Bertie?

Oh heavens, go with Wilfred. I honestly wouldn't make the connection. I have a Theodore. So does BoJo. Though mine's 3 years younger. I did ask DS if he wished I'd given him the middle name Apollo. He just rolled his eyes and left the kitchen. I'll take that as a 'no' then.

Seriously, OP, by the time your little one starts school, we won't be hearing much about Bojo's son. I really wouldn't let this stop you from using your favourite name.

Though someone mentioned Barnaby which would sound lovely with Edward and Jude.

Wilfred is SO common in East London - every other aging hipster parent has called their child Wilf. I’m sure they’ll be devastated that Boris has gone there!

I think he’s done you a favour OP. I’d definitely avoid it. Henry is lovely. Also love Magnus.

Think your son has had a good escape if I am honest love Jude and Edward is ok I’m think there are so many other names you could pick

Wilfred is AWFUL! If naming his son Wilfred has put a load of people off that's probably the best thing he's done as a PM! sorry.

Rupert is grand, I'm sure no one will associate with Murdoch... Rupert the bear is the closest association for me.

As an aside, when people suggest the name Ptolomy are they joking? Is it a MN joke name like Balonz? I can never be sure

How about Wilbur or Rufus?

My mum nearly changed my name when I was born because a week later a very famous (broadly dislikable) celebrity called their child my exact name, first and middle! And I have an unusual name so it was very odd! But she's so glad she didn't change it, as aside from a comment or two that week, no one ever mentioned it again. The celebrity in question is still known (ish) and I don't think anyone remembers what his now 30 year old daughter is called. I've certainly never had anyone mention the link to me.

If you like the name Wilfred best then go for it. Honestly I'm not sure anyone will even mention it at the time, let alone later down the line. I have no idea what the names of any of our previous prime ministers' children are!

Oh seriously who the hell remembers what the last prime ministers 6th child was called once they leave office? If you like the name, use it.

Benedict?
I like Albert too

Caleb