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my husband likes Rupert

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yappysnappyzappy · 04/09/2020 13:06

He thinks it's a really sweet name, but I'm not sure. We already have a Jasper and I'm worried Jasper and Rupert together sounds a bit posh! I like to think of Jasper as a bit more versatile and quirky. Does anyone have anything else that would work? What are your thoughts?

Other names DH likes but I've vetoed are

  • Oscar (the cat! 😂)
  • Felix (know about 3)

I quite like Atlas and Casper (I know, it's a 'no' with Jasper!) but that's it really.

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gonewiththerain · 04/09/2020 13:10

I like Rupert and I think it goes well with jasper. Maybe each write and list of names you like and have a discussion

Antonin · 04/09/2020 13:19

I think Rupert has become a bit more popular over the past few years and as it has done its being used by a wider sociopath economic group of parents and has thus lost its posh association.
IT does go very well with Jasper. I personally love it and would use it.
A more offbeat name to go with Jasper is Mica.
Or there is Jarvis
Good luck. Do tell us what you decide

Feagle · 04/09/2020 13:22

Rupert is a terrible combination of horrendously twee and clichéd-wet-upper-class. The only one I knew was an Old Etonian who was addressed by his friends as 'Roops'. He was terribly nice, in a Tim Nice But Dim kind of way, but every time someone said 'Roops', I felt slightly repelled.

DobbyTheHouseElk · 04/09/2020 13:24

I love Rupert. But I’m old enough to remember Rupert the Bear.

Alexandernevermind · 04/09/2020 13:25

I love the name Rupert. My children's classes are full of the older, traditional but not biblical names and I love them.

HanPanPeg · 04/09/2020 13:25

Tobias?

Alexandernevermind · 04/09/2020 13:26

In the military though, don't they call the posh guys "Ruperts"?

adarkwhisperinthewoodwasheard · 04/09/2020 13:29

Much like with drugs in the 1980s, just say no. For me there are too many connotations with a particular era and 'class' of Britishness that are best left in the past.

Plenty of good other off-beat or traditional boys' names that would go well with Jasper, such as those suggested by a PP.

SleepingStandingUp · 04/09/2020 13:29

Jasper and Rupert are lovely. I wouldn't worry about people thinking they're posh. If they're not, that'll become clear when people meet them surely? How many people of consequence will hear their names without meeting them? What will happen if they both have "posh" names?

HooseDilemma · 04/09/2020 13:29

A friend of mine has a Rupert and I cringe everytime. The only real nickname is Rupes which is even worse. It's ok as a cutesy toddler name, but as an adult?

The only two connotations I have are rupert the bear and his checked trousers and an Etonian toff.

SleepingStandingUp · 04/09/2020 13:30

@HooseDilemma

A friend of mine has a Rupert and I cringe everytime. The only real nickname is Rupes which is even worse. It's ok as a cutesy toddler name, but as an adult?

The only two connotations I have are rupert the bear and his checked trousers and an Etonian toff.

Roo?
Trisolaris · 04/09/2020 13:47

I love your taste in names!

I also like Rory which is more popular than It was so not so posh sounding

Flymetothestars · 04/09/2020 14:00

Rupert and Jasper sound lovely together

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Tristan
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Laurence nn Laurie
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Wilfred
Miles

HashtagSoup · 04/09/2020 14:04

I don’t know why but when I thought ‘Jasper and......’ my brain put Milo. So Milo is my contribution Grin

BumholeJ · 04/09/2020 14:05

Rupert and Jasper work well together.
I think Leo, Robin or Hugo would also sound good.

Palavah · 04/09/2020 14:06

I think the Posh horse bolted when you named the elder brother Jasper.

I like Rupert but the 2 together do reinforce a red trouser vibe. If that bothers you then maybe go for something classic but neutral like Thomas or Edward?

Myohmy123 · 04/09/2020 14:08

I think Rupert sounds quite good with Jasper. Ralph instead maybe?

Lujie · 04/09/2020 14:10

When he was small, of our sons was dismayed to discover that other children have more than one name so we immediately told him that he was actually Fabien Rupert, not just Fabien, and he's been called that with regularity ever since . He loves the name and it's a shame that it's not actually on his birth certificate... it could be a difficult first name though

ArdenBlue · 04/09/2020 14:55

Sorry but it's a no from me. I find it a wet sounding name. Ru and pert are two sounds that just don't work for me.
The only one I know is
known as Roo roo, he's in his 30s.

Panticles · 04/09/2020 14:59

The other Felix I know have siblings:
Conrad
Oscar
Fabian
Julian

Tillygetsit · 04/09/2020 22:51

I love Jasper. It sounds strong and dashing to me rather than posh.
Rupert sounds sort of limp and puny. Sorry OP.

sunsalutations · 04/09/2020 22:56

I really dislike Rupert. Immediately puts in a posh, upper class which is fine if you want that, but it might be a bit of a burden

SilkCottonTree · 04/09/2020 23:03

Jasper and Otto work well together. Or Jasper and Rowan.

LivingMyBestLifeNOT · 04/09/2020 23:33

love Rupert! Wilfred maybe?

itsjakeandamy · 04/09/2020 23:34

I like Rupert. The one I know is 7 and called either Ru or Bear.
Other names that might work with Jasper...
Jasper and Rufus
Jasper and Caius
Jasper and Sebastian
Jasper and Angus
Jasper and Benedict
Jasper and Felix