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Barney or Barnaby (nn Barney)?

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PurpleFlower1983 · 28/03/2021 18:43

DH and I have been round the houses for boys names and are now seriously considering Barney, I know about the dinosaur, Rubble, Gumble, dog’s name etc. but for those of you who don’t mind the name, would you for for the name Barney on its own or Barnaby (nn Barney).

We already have DD2 who is Matilda nn Tilda.

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peppapigfangirl · 02/09/2021 21:01

How did I miss the photo?! Hi Barney! 🥰

PricklesTheHedgehog · 02/09/2021 19:41

Congratulations, he's beautiful.

finallychangedmyusername · 02/09/2021 19:15

Little Barnaby is gorgeous, congratulations! (Oh and he has a lovely name)

CatsArePeople · 02/09/2021 14:42

Barnaby. Barney... too many dogs with that name

HoldingTheDoor · 02/09/2021 14:07

They're both awful, like comedy names but probably Barnaby at a push.

LittleGwyneth · 02/09/2021 13:41

I love Barnaby, would deff be on my list.

peppapigfangirl · 02/09/2021 13:33

I really love Barnaby- it's top of my list if we ever have a boy. I would shorted it to Barney.

bloominglovelyorange · 02/09/2021 13:32

@PurpleFlower1983 he's absolutely gorgeous and a lovely name to match -excellent choice
Love it when people come back to update - thank you!

octoberfarm · 02/09/2021 04:59

Barnaby, definitely!

BunnytheFriendlyDragon · 02/09/2021 03:53

Barnaby is better but I don't like either. There's one in my baby group and it comes across as try hard, not sure why

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Crunched · 02/09/2021 00:51

Hello Barney! What a smasher

HonorHiding · 02/09/2021 00:33

What an absolute cutie! His name totally suits him too. Congratulations

spiderlight · 01/09/2021 23:18

Oh my goodness, he is absolutely gorgeous!! Great name too! Congratulations :)

whatmattersisthatyoulove · 01/09/2021 23:12

Oh my, Barney is absolutely gorgeous, congratulations. Beautiful baby and fabulous name.

PurpleFlower1983 · 01/09/2021 22:13

Just wanted to update this thread! My little Barnaby (nn. Barney) is 5 weeks old now

Barney or Barnaby (nn Barney)?

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GreeboIsMySpiritAnimal · 29/05/2021 20:00

Oh my, Barnaby and Matilda were top of my list for my DC! Sadly DH vetoed both.

I'd definitely go with Barnaby, nn Barney. Gorgeous.

Chilldonaldchill · 29/05/2021 18:51

Definitely Barnaby

Flymetothestars · 29/05/2021 12:07

Good for you @PurpleFlower1983
(And I don't think you have to be brave to use the name Barnaby but that's just my opinion)

PurpleFlower1983 · 29/05/2021 07:02

We are definitely edging towards Barnaby with Barney as a potential nn. The reactions I have had have been marmite but also mostly positive so I think we will be brave and go with it!

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ILoveShula · 05/05/2021 22:14

Barnaby. I know 2 and a Barney (Barnabas).

babbaloushka · 05/05/2021 19:48

I know a Barnaby, think it's a great name.

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YoniAndGuy · 05/05/2021 17:10

Love it. Slightly prefer Barnabas

Flymetothestars · 05/05/2021 11:58

Barnaby and Matilda are a dream combo to me! Very jealous.

Lalliella · 05/05/2021 11:45

Barnaby. I wouldn’t shorten it though. Barney has too many silly connotations.

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