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Max, Theo and Bobby?

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MummyofMunchkins123 · 14/05/2020 11:47

Thoughts on our top 3 names please... thanks. Any similar suggestions? Boys names are so difficult!

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Fiflowertot · 14/05/2020 11:56

I like all three!
I’d probably have Theodore as a full name on a birth certificate though.
I do like Bobby as it is! Think it’s a fab boys name.

peperethecat · 14/05/2020 12:11

I like Max and Theo. I like Robert but not Bobby as a standalone name.

DoctorBambino · 14/05/2020 12:23

Max I like but it sounds quite harsh. Theo is great, I really like it. Bobby is kind of cool, I know a Bobby and he is lovely. If anyone ever mentions a Bob though I think they are joking or trying to be discrete, like using a fake name.

finallychangedmyusername · 14/05/2020 13:02

Max is great, Theo is ok but very popular where I am (S East). I'm not keen on Bobby but really like Robert.

Blackberrybunnet · 14/05/2020 13:17

Love Max and Theo. Bobby definitely sounds as though it should be short for Robert. Also, Bobby is also a nickname used in different parts of the country for different things (eg bobbies (policemen) yer boaby (Glasgow slang for a gentleman's appendage)

carolebaskinsheadband · 14/05/2020 13:26

Every Max I know is 'spirited' Grin but I say this as the mother of a Max so it's all good.
I remember there was a post on here before and we all agreed every Max we knew was a bit of a wild child in the nicest way.

LotusClover · 14/05/2020 13:42

Max and Theo are too common. Bobby is too childish and cutesy - won't age well.

Dyra · 14/05/2020 14:43

Max & Theo - Love! Both were top picks in my boy's list.
Bobby - Very cute. I don't love it as much as Max and Theo tbh. I'm not sure it would suit an adult though.

FizzyGreenWater · 14/05/2020 14:45

Either Max or Theo. Not keen on Bobby. Just sounds a bit daft and naff.

123Dancewithme · 14/05/2020 22:01

Max is my favourite.

ladymary86 · 14/05/2020 22:08

I have a Max (Maximilian)!
The sweetest boy 🥰
I love Theo too and would definitely use it

Blursula · 14/05/2020 22:51

Max is my clear favourite from your list. Great name. I know so many Theos but it’s a great name if popularity doesn’t bother you. Bobby I’m less keen on.

Wheresthebiffer2 · 14/05/2020 22:58

Harry
Tom
Leo

LizzieLoafer · 14/05/2020 23:04

Max and Theo are fab.
Bobby is far too popular around here. Although I do like Bobby for a girl.

Mish85 · 14/05/2020 23:49

Bobby's my fav of the three, then Max, then Theo. Bobby just sounds a bit cooler and fresher as I've heard the others a lot more.

Staffori · 15/05/2020 02:17

I only like Max.

DramaAlpaca · 15/05/2020 02:45

I like Max.

Theo is everywhere. It's not my sort of name, it's too soft. Leo is similar but miles better.

I don't like Bobby, but I do like Robert.

Aclh13 · 15/05/2020 03:22

Max is a nice name and theo is OK. However everyone is using the name Bobby at the minute I said on another post it will be the type of name where you've got 3 'Bobbys' in one class in a few years.

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